Logistics and Supply Chain ManagerNew!

• Provide strategic leadership for country logistics & supply team, including evaluating current operating systems and developing strategic recommendations to strengthen operations in support of program implementation.
• Actively engage in strategic discussions and planning related to the country program and embrace a leadership role as a member of the SMT, collaborating with peers to ensure successful and collaborative country program management overall and beyond operations.
• Participate in the Annual Strategic Planning process, with a special focus on operations in support of program delivery.
• Contribute to the development of grant development and budget recommendations related to operational costs, staffing, and activities during the program development process.
• Coordinate with the Global Logistics & Supply Chain Unit for implementation of agile supply chain solutions.
• Actively engage in external coordination with UN Agencies, MINEMA, and I/NGOs as needed and as appropriate, and strengthen working relationships with key contacts at the government, donor, and partner levels.
• Supervise Supply Chain staff to ensure proper warehousing, communication, procurement, asset and stock management, and transportation to support program implementation.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and support to the Medical Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Officers, IT Officer, and Logistics Officers for the transparent and auditable management of all procurements for the Country Offices, in line with the policies and procedures of Alight and donor regulations.
• Oversee the implementation of supply chain strategies, e.g., sourcing strategy, supplier selection, evaluation, and performance measurement of suppliers.
• Ensure the use of appropriate tools to facilitate procurement and price lists of procured items.
• Ensure the timely completion of all purchases/procurements and regular submission of procurement committee minutes.
• Review Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the trackers. Maintain KPIs within the green zone.
• Reporting of monthly Logistics & KPI reports to Global Logistics & Supply Chain Unit.
• Review requests for large purchases to verify the vendor, allowable expense, ensure accurate budget coding, and confirm the availability of required supporting documents. Endorse for ED or HQ authorization, in accordance with policy on approval levels.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in a related field is desirable.
• At least 7 years of experience with NGOs or other development and aid agencies in supply chain management at managerial level.
• Background in medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain management is an added value.
• Proven leadership skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience leading a team.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership skills with at least 5 years leading a team.
• Ability to work productively, impartially and respectfully in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to undertake assigned tasks independently.
• Willingness and ability to work in an insecure environment and follow Alight security policies.
• Fluent in spoken, reading and written English.