The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. DESCRIPTION: Global Supply Chain (GSC) provides supply chain support to all IRC offices worldwide. GSC experts ensure that supply chain activities are conducted in the best interest of the IRC and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and donor requirements. The Roving Supply Chain Coordinator is a key member of the organization’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) team. SCOPE OF WORK:
The primary objective of the position is to provide temporary coverage for open supply chain positions and to build local supply chain management capacity in IRC country programs. The Roving Supply Chain Coordinator will provide expert guidance and support in all aspects of the humanitarian supply chain, donor and IRC policies, including but not limited to needs assessment, procurement, warehousing and inventory management, transport, and information management. When not deployed on a roving assignment, the Roving Supply Chain Coordinator will support the Global Supply Chain in developing supply chain standard operating procedures and training materials, as well as other tools and systems to increase IRC’s supply chain capacity. The Roving Supply Chain Coordinator is supervised by the Director, Supply Chain Technical Support.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide temporary coverage for open senior field-based supply chain positions • Manage discrete aspects of the supply chain function (e.g. procurement, warehousing, fleet) if deployed, or assist the GSC with providing technical support for these functions via Headquarters; • Conduct assessments of field supply chain policies, procedures, controls, and performance in designated countries; • Conduct interviews with applicants for supply chain positions where required for Country programs / Field offices • Provide training to field staff on IRC supply chain policies, procedures, and software (i.e. ProLogs); • Oversee the development and delivery of enhanced orientation and training materials and approaches for supply chain and non-supply chain staff; • Provide face to face and remote orientation to newly hired field based supply chain staff in designated countries; • Implement discrete, time-bound Global Supply Chain initiatives which improve performance or compliance (e.g. establish an asset register or assist country in implementing elements of an audit corrective action plan); • Review and provide feedback on assigned supply chain reports submitted by country offices; • Actively participate in global and regional supply chain, conferences, leading sessions as required. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors Degree required; Advanced professional certification in supply chain management and/or emergency response management strongly preferred; • At least 5 years of experience in managing humanitarian supply chain; • Strong financial management and budgeting skills; • Demonstrated ability to develop and rollout supply chain policy and SOPs; • Clear training and coaching ability; • High degree of flexibility and ability to work under sometimes extreme hardship conditions against tight deadlines; • Strong computer and communication equipment skills, including Microsoft Office applications, HF, VHF, satellite/RBGAN phones; • Must be able and authorized to drive manual transmission 4WD vehicles; • Fluency in English required, spoken proficiency in French preferred. Arabic is a plus. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position is expected to be deployed to IRC Country Offices 75% of the time.
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