SUPPLY LOGISTICIAN (MANAGED BY ATHENS) JOB DETAILS | MEDICOSSIN

As a Supply Chain Manager working for MSF you will support the mission by facilitating the flow of goods through accurate forecasting.
You will analyze in-country contexts in order to design, plan and set up a relevant supply chain, thus ensuring operational optimization.
Tasks & Duties In collaboration with the Coordination team, participate in defining or revising the mission supply chain strategy according to the context and the operational needs of the mission Ensure the stability of supply activities within regular and emergency interventions In line with MSF’s protocols and standards, propose strategic adjustments when needed Organise and ensure the standardisation of order, procurement, transportation and delivery management Offer ongoing technical support to the supply teams as well as other departments (e.
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Medical, Logistics, Human Resources) Ensure efficient supply administration and provide adapted tools to support the various supply activities Approve the use of supply-related third parties (suppliers, transport companies, freight forwarders) Manage, train and supervise the team through activities such as capacity-building, briefing/debriefing and evaluation of staff   Essential requirements Relevant diploma, preferably a university degree At least two years’ versatile professional experience (e.
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procurement, import/export, transport/freight, stock management) Strong command of English Advanced computer literacy Availability to work 12 months   Desirable requirements Experience in consumable stock management (ideally pharmacy) Professional experience in supervising, managing, or training staff  Knowledge of other languages, in particular French and/or Arabic Previous international experience with INGOs, UN agencies, other humanitarian organisations, charities, etc.
Experience in working in developing countries   Key Personality Competencies Commitment to MSF Principles Cross-cultural awareness Flexibility and negotiation skills Ability to manage stress Advanced team-working skills Results and quality orientation Willingness to work in unstable areas   Before you apply SECURITY AND SAFETY Because ‘Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security.
MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organization to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.
Field workers will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential mission before accepting a particular posting.
Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice; individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possibilities they may face.
Once in the mission, all MSF staff must strictly observe security rules and regulations; failure to do so may result in dismissal.