Supply Chain & Operations Lead

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International is an international non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters. Established to save lives and promote long-term health and wellbeing, Relief International operates in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The organization focuses on providing essential services such as Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods programming, which are crucial for building community resilience. Relief International is committed to creating a representative, inclusive, and authentic workplace, encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences relevant to the contexts in which they work.

Job Overview:
The Supply Chain & Operations Lead will oversee all procurement, logistics, and supply chain functions related to donor-funded activities across multiple states in Sudan. This field-based position requires frequent travel to various locations within the country. The successful candidate will ensure timely sourcing, delivery, and tracking of program inputs, maintaining compliance with both donor and organizational standards. The role also involves keeping audit-ready documentation and proactively identifying and mitigating logistics and access risks. The Supply Chain & Operations Lead will work closely with country operations and field teams to align supply chain plans with the evolving needs of the programs, ensuring that all operations are executed efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Supply Chain & Operations Lead include managing all procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations related to program activities across multiple states. This involves ensuring timely sourcing, delivery, and tracking of program inputs in accordance with donor and organizational standards. The Lead will maintain procurement documentation and ensure that supply chain records are audit-ready. Additionally, the role requires identifying and mitigating logistics and access risks that may affect program delivery. Coordination with country-level operations teams and field staff is essential to align logistics plans with program needs, ensuring that all operations are conducted smoothly and efficiently.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess experience in managing procurement, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain operations, particularly in humanitarian or donor-funded programs. A strong understanding of procurement compliance requirements and documentation standards is essential. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities to coordinate multistate logistics under tight timelines and challenging access conditions. Skills in risk identification, mitigation, and problem-solving within complex operational environments are crucial. Excellent collaboration skills for working with country-level operations teams and field staff are also required, along with a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail to maintain audit-ready records.

Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not detailed in the job description, candidates are typically expected to have a relevant degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in supply chain management or logistics may be advantageous.

Experience:
The position requires significant experience in managing procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations, particularly in the context of humanitarian or donor-funded programs. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of successfully coordinating logistics in complex environments, ideally with experience in emergency response situations.

Languages:
Strong spoken and written proficiency in English and French is essential for this role. Additional language skills relevant to the regions in which Relief International operates may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and collaboration with local teams and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This is a 6-month fixed-term international position starting on March 1, 202

• The role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks, including criminal records self-declaration, references, and potentially police and qualifications checks. As this is an emergency response role, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the organization will review applications on a rolling basis and may withdraw the position from the job board before the official closing date. Relief International is committed to safeguarding all individuals they come into contact with through their work and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold the values and behaviors outlined in their Code of Conduct.