CONTEXTAt the heart of the Operations Department in the Operational Centre of Brussels (OCB), the cells are comprised of a multidisciplinary team of 7 people, including Coordinator of Operations (CO), Deputy CO, Medical Officer, Human Resources Officer (HRO), Logistic Officer, Finance Officer, Supply Officer. Their role is to supervise and coordinate MSF activities in several countries. The cells are the direct interface from HQ to international programs. We are looking for a Supply Chain Officer for Cell 6, managing the following countries: Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Egypt.A qualitative, lean, professionalized, and cost-effective supply chain is crucial in enabling MSF activities and ensuring that critical resources are delivered efficiently and effectively to those in need, regardless of the context or complexity of the operations.In the last years, with the proliferation of big emergencies, Operational Cells are dealing with medium and small emergencies in their portfolios independently from the Emergency Unit. The Cell Supply Chain Officers are instrumental in shifting from a proactive, planned Supply Chain mode to an agile, reactive one by designing the Emergency Supply Chain.TheSupply Chain Officer(SCO) position belongs to the Supply Department (line manager: Front Office Coordinator) and is a member of the operational cell (functional manager: Operations Coordinator). You design supply strategies and set-ups to answer the operational needs, considering the general supply policies and standards, as well as ensuring that resources and means align with these strategies (technical support, budget, field HR skills…). You supervise and report the performance of the supply chain activities in the countries of operations (Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, Greece and Italy),and you are also responsible for the current situation in your contexts and proactively foresee the future challenges in order to avoid supply becoming a bottleneck for operations.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESOperational Strategy and Technical SupportLead the End-to-end design and monitoring of the supply chain for every operational projects of the portfolio, using the assets at hand, understanding PESTEL context (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal) of the project and gathering insights from project and country teamsEnsure that the design is patient/user-centered and adapted to the Med/Ops (Medical/Operations) ambitions and expectations, while also being aligned with the Transformation RoadmapFoster innovation and change management to overcome challenges and support customized solutionsParticipate in cell dynamics, budget building, strategy development and necessary meetings (AROs – Annual Review of Operations, budget revisions, monitoring, project proposals, etc.)Design and monitor agile supply chains for emergency response with the Supply CoordinatorDesign regional innovative supply chain solutions to enable operations (i.e. Cyprus base for Lebanon and Palestine, Oman pipeline for Yemen, etc.)Quality Control, Standards and Compliance AssuranceCollaborate with the other SCOs of the cells to foster best practices and mitigate risksCollaborate closely with the procurement experts and pharmacist in charge of quality as due to regional dynamics and importation constrains, a big portion of the needs are sourced locallyEnsure appropriate dissemination of supply chain policies, guidelines, and toolsParticipate in setting adequate objectives for the Supply Chain department based on the operational needsServe as a liaison between the Supply Chain department and countries of operationResource ManagementEnsure visibility of resources and enable creative solutions when limitedReport on supply chain performance using qualitative and quantitative analysisEnforce data management policies for transparency and accountabilityContribute to the prevention of fraud, corruption, and misuse of resourcesStakeholder coordination - Internal and External communication and RepresentationConnect with peers from other OCs and supply centers to promote synergies and mutualization opportunitiesNegotiate access with external players (other INGOS, local partners, local governments...). On ad 'hoc basis, negotiate with global suppliersCoordinate relationships between Operations and the European Supply CentersEnsure implementation of collaborative demand and supply planning processes to enhance efficiency, mitigate losses and CO2 emissions, along with Med, Log & Fin profilesFoster knowledge management and sharing within the supply communityCollaborate with key stakeholders in and out the Supply Chain department to develop the Global Supply workforce strategyTeam Management, Supervision and DevelopmentVisit the country and project teams on a regular basis to provide adapted support and supervision, and ensure alignment of vision and prioritiesFunctionally manage the country Supply Chain Coordinators (with Country Coordinator as line manager). Provide guidance and support as a coach or mentor, mirroring and helping them to achieve their learning and development goalsWorks in tight collaboration with the Regional Procurement Manager based in Amman, to identify priority categories and analyze procurement dataContribute to the definition of Supply HR needs and recruitment processes at the country levelEnsure the alignment of priorities and objectives, and evaluate the performance of the Supply Chain Coordinator, as well ensures the long-term career development and capacity building of the country supply teamPromote continuous improvement while keeping the history and capitalization of the project's experienceOthers (ad hoc or specific to the function)Supply Chain Officers play a central role in many upcoming changes in MSF operations in the coming years. As such, agility and change management are key components of their role.Follow the implementation of the Transformational Topics Agenda, led by the ESCC (Executive Supply Chain Committee)Foster interoperability as defined and mentioned in the MSF WWTB/SPARC (MSF We Want to Be / Strategic Planning and Resource Cycle)Ensure the implementation of the Collaborative Demand and Supply Planning process, a new way of understanding demand and supply in our operationsAct as a driving force in identifying and promoting innovative alternatives for international procurement in response to widespread access challenges across multiple countriesREQUIREMENTSEducation & ExperienceDegree in supply chain management or equivalent by experience in international supply design or supply managementMinimum 3 years of international experience in supply chain management in humanitarian programsWorking experience with MSF or another similar INGO, at both project and coordination level, is a strong assetExperience in different emergency contexts is an assetExperience in project / change management is an assetCompetenciesLeadership, strategic vision, analysis, reporting skillsAgility and Change Management mindsetCoaching skills, coordination and people management skillsTeamwork and collaborationNetworking capacities, diplomatic and representation skillsAutonomous and flexibleCross-cultural awarenessLanguagesExcellent command of English is mandatory (oral and written)Knowledge of Arabic and French is an assetCONDITIONSExpected starting date: asapLocation: Brussels (Belgium)*Due to legal administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates must already have the permanent right as Belgian or EU national, and/or valid work permit with mention of "Unlimited access to the labor market" to work in BelgiumMobility: up to 35% in MSF projectsContract type: Fix-term contract - Full-timeContract duration: 12 monthsSalary according to MSF-OCB Head Office gridPartial homeworking possibleMeal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costsAdhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and EmpowermentAdhere to the MSF Behavioral CommitmentsDeadline for applications:24th November 2025How to apply?➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button on the vacancy page➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. 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