Job Purpose:
Analyze suppliers capabilities in local and international procurement operations and assess the supply chain to ensure readiness for implementing relief and cross-border projects.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate suppliers procurement plans and supply chains, both locally and internationally.
- Analyze sourcing, transportation, storage, and shipping processes up to the delivery destination.
- Review cross-border risks in relief projects.
- Assess contracts and materials with logistical nature (relief items, food, equipment).
- Verify suppliers ability to meet delivery deadlines, especially in emergencies.
- Provide a comprehensive logistical technical opinion to support decision-making within the technical committee.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management; additional qualifications in Project Management or Humanitarian Supply Chain are preferred.
- Minimum of three years of practical experience in logistics and supply chain management, preferably in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
- Advanced knowledge of international shipping, customs, warehouse management, and humanitarian supply chains.
- Familiarity with preparing budgets, reports, and logistical analyses to support decision-making.
- Proficiency in supply chain management systems (ERP) or shipment tracking tools.
- Additional advantage: professional certifications such as:
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
- Advanced courses in supply chain and logistics management.
- Strong skills in assessing logistical risks and preparing contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
- Ability to coordinate with technical and administrative teams to align procurement plans with project requirements.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English is a must
