Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, dedicated to helping refugees and displaced persons. Established in 1956, DRC operates in multiple countries across the globe, focusing on providing assistance and support to those affected by conflict and displacement. The organization employs thousands of staff members worldwide and is committed to ensuring that its operations align with international humanitarian standards and best practices. DRC's mission is to protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons and to provide them with the necessary support to rebuild their lives and regain their dignity.
Job Overview:
The Country Supply Chain Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the supply chain operations within Somalia, ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines. This position is pivotal in developing country strategies that translate into actionable plans and daily tasks. The manager will provide technical guidance and support to country operations while managing activities across country and field offices. The role encompasses strategic leadership in procurement, warehousing, logistics, fleet management, and asset management, ensuring that all operations are timely, cost-effective, and accountable. The Supply Chain Manager will report directly to the Head of Support Services (HoSS) and will collaborate with regional and global supply chain teams to maintain technical standards and address escalations as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Country Supply Chain Manager include overseeing the daily management of a team of Supply Specialists and Team Leaders, ensuring that all staff have clear work plans and are performing efficiently. The manager will conduct monthly meetings with supply chain staff, ensuring that action points are addressed. Performance appraisals will be conducted regularly, leading to the development of capacity-building plans for team members. The manager will also be responsible for procurement processes, ensuring compliance with DRC and donor regulations, overseeing operational procurement, and maintaining communication with requesters. Additionally, the manager will ensure effective fleet management, warehouse management, and asset management, providing comprehensive reports to senior management and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and guidelines. The role also involves building relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and governmental bodies, and ensuring that the supply chain processes lead to the best value for money outcomes for DRC and its beneficiaries.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, along with at least five years of experience in a senior supply chain role within a humanitarian context. A minimum of three years of experience in people management is required, along with knowledge of project cycle management, supply chain management, and procurement processes. Familiarity with donor policies and compliance procedures is essential, as is experience with ERP systems such as DRC Dynamics. Strong communication skills in both English and Somali are mandatory, along with a detail-oriented approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Candidates should also demonstrate cultural sensitivity and adaptability, as well as a willingness to travel to project sites in Somalia.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. This advanced degree is essential for understanding the complexities of supply chain operations in a humanitarian context and for effectively managing procurement, logistics, and asset management processes.
Experience:
The position requires at least five years of experience in a senior supply chain function, specifically within a humanitarian context. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing teams and overseeing supply chain operations, as well as experience in procurement processes and compliance with donor regulations. Familiarity with project management and the ability to navigate complex operational environments are also critical for success in this role.
Languages:
Full professional proficiency in English and Somali is mandatory for this position. Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and ensure clear communication within the team and with external partners. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The contract length for this position is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. The role is classified under the Management F1 band, and the designated duty station is Mogadishu, Somalia. The expected start date for this position is December 202
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, dedicated to helping refugees and displaced persons. Established in 1956, DRC operates in multiple countries across the globe, focusing on providing assistance and support to those affected by conflict and displacement. The organization employs thousands of staff members worldwide and is committed to ensuring that its operations align with international humanitarian standards and best practices. DRC's mission is to protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons and to provide them with the necessary support to rebuild their lives and regain their dignity.
Job Overview:
The Country Supply Chain Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the supply chain operations within Somalia, ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines. This position is pivotal in developing country strategies that translate into actionable plans and daily tasks. The manager will provide technical guidance and support to country operations while managing activities across country and field offices. The role encompasses strategic leadership in procurement, warehousing, logistics, fleet management, and asset management, ensuring that all operations are timely, cost-effective, and accountable. The Supply Chain Manager will report directly to the Head of Support Services (HoSS) and will collaborate with regional and global supply chain teams to maintain technical standards and address escalations as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Country Supply Chain Manager include overseeing the daily management of a team of Supply Specialists and Team Leaders, ensuring that all staff have clear work plans and are performing efficiently. The manager will conduct monthly meetings with supply chain staff, ensuring that action points are addressed. Performance appraisals will be conducted regularly, leading to the development of capacity-building plans for team members. The manager will also be responsible for procurement processes, ensuring compliance with DRC and donor regulations, overseeing operational procurement, and maintaining communication with requesters. Additionally, the manager will ensure effective fleet management, warehouse management, and asset management, providing comprehensive reports to senior management and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and guidelines. The role also involves building relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers and governmental bodies, and ensuring that the supply chain processes lead to the best value for money outcomes for DRC and its beneficiaries.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, along with at least five years of experience in a senior supply chain role within a humanitarian context. A minimum of three years of experience in people management is required, along with knowledge of project cycle management, supply chain management, and procurement processes. Familiarity with donor policies and compliance procedures is essential, as is experience with ERP systems such as DRC Dynamics. Strong communication skills in both English and Somali are mandatory, along with a detail-oriented approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Candidates should also demonstrate cultural sensitivity and adaptability, as well as a willingness to travel to project sites in Somalia.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. This advanced degree is essential for understanding the complexities of supply chain operations in a humanitarian context and for effectively managing procurement, logistics, and asset management processes.
Experience:
The position requires at least five years of experience in a senior supply chain function, specifically within a humanitarian context. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing teams and overseeing supply chain operations, as well as experience in procurement processes and compliance with donor regulations. Familiarity with project management and the ability to navigate complex operational environments are also critical for success in this role.
Languages:
Full professional proficiency in English and Somali is mandatory for this position. Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and ensure clear communication within the team and with external partners. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The contract length for this position is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. The role is classified under the Management F1 band, and the designated duty station is Mogadishu, Somalia. The expected start date for this position is December 202
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees, which can be found on their official website. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and an updated CV in English, with a maximum length of four pages. Applications sent via email will not be considered, and the closing date for applications is set for 28th October 2026.
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