Supply Chain Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Switzerland

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an International Private non-governmental, non-profit, humanitarian organization created in 1971. We offer medical assistance to population in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. Médecins Sans Frontières observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and demands full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. MSF works in over 70 countries globally and has been working continuously in Nigeria since 1996. Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa -(MSF-WaCA) is currently operating in 5 countries of Africa. In Nigeria we are present in two states: Cross river (Southern part of the country) and Kano (Northern part of the country).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Supervisor

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

• Planning and supervising the execution of the supply chain activities in the project or capital (order, pro-curement, transport and customs and stock management) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission.

Job Description

• Oversee and support the team under his/her supervision and conducting basic analysis of key supply processes within the project.
• Coordinate and supervise the team's daily supply chain activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods in the stocks.
• Guide the team through local tender processes for goods and services, ensuring compliance with MSF procurement procedures.
• Work with the team to monitor and analyze key supply performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and ensuring supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate and up-to-date stock cards across all project storage locations.
• Provide support and leadership to the team during staff absences or high workload periods, and collaborate with other projects or coordination when needed.
• Support the team in promptly preparing and submitting incident reports related to supply or logistics issues, such as missing items, using MSF’s standard tools and templates.
• Ensure the team properly prepares freight manifests and waybills for all goods, items, and equipment moved to or from the office, hospital, GH, or coordination.
• Monitor all purchase requests sent to coordination and keep the project informed of the status of each order.
• Monitor all internal shipments of goods and shipments from the coordination team.
• Produce monthly and quarterly project reports and share with project managers and the supply team in coordination.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, Certification or Degree in Supply Chain Management is an asset.

Experience:

• 1 - 2 years in MSF Logistics Department, previous experience in supply chain activities related jobs.

Languages:

• English and Hausa language are essential.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Applications must be in English and include:

• Complete CV and Cover Letter.
• Updated contact details including present and permanent address and ID
• Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.

Note

• Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
• MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system.
• Please if you meet all the minimum requirements, fill in the Google form using the below link
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.