Sudan : Country Logistics Manager

Manage supply chain and logistics operations in Sudan.

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Application deadline 11 months ago: Thursday 3 Jul 2025 at 14:01 UTC

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Overview

Manage supply chain and logistics operations in Sudan.

You have:

  • At least 2-3 years of working experience in logistics, supply chain management and/or security management and procedures.
  • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff.
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure.
  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Previous experience abroad is an asset.

Acted

For the past 30 years, Acted has been working at the forefront of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted relies on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Acted Sudan

In response to the emergency situation in Sudan, Acted recruits.

You will be in charge of

The Country Logistics Manager (CLM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level. Under the authority of the Country Director/Representative, the CLM is responsible for supply chain management intended to program implementation, as well as for logistical transversal management such as fleet, fuel, premises, assets & communication management. S/He should ensure compliance of all logistics operations in country with Acted logistics & donors’ procedures, best practices & national regulations, with an emphasis given to the value for money principle. He/She will also lead, provide technical support and capacity building to the country logistics staff.

Main duties

1. Supply chain management

  • Procurement: Ensure that any need should be delivered according to the defined chronogram, requested quality standards, and proper procurement scenario
  • Stocks & deliveries: Ensure appropriate storage network & stock management standards across the country

2. Transversal logistical management

  • Fleet & transportation: Deploy efficient transportation means across the country
  • Fuel: Manage fuel supply across the country; anticipate & mitigate fuel supply risks, including quality requirements
  • Asset: Deploy an efficient asset allocation & maintenance plan across the country
  • Premises: Ensure proper working & living conditions for all staff in each premise at all times by maintaining an efficient general services approach
  • Communications & IT management: Deploy an efficient IT plan across the country based on Acted global standard

3. Compliance & transparency

4. Leadership

Expected skills and qualifications

  • At least 2-3 years of working experience in logistics, supply chain management and/or security management and procedures;
  • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff;
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
  • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
  • Previous experience abroad is an asset.

Terms of reference

For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions

  • Salary between 3000 and 3200€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
  • Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
  • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
  • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
  • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
  • R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
  • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
  • One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
  • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
  • Psychological assistance

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: CLM/SDN

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience in managing supply chain logistics in a humanitarian context. This question assesses your practical experience in a relevant field. Provide clear examples of your previous roles and responsibilities in logistics.
How do you ensure compliance with both internal and donor procurement procedures? The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of compliance standards. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt to a rapidly changing security situation. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to manage and train diverse teams effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example where you improved a logistics process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are the key factors that contribute to effective asset management in logistics? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your experience with implementing IT systems in logistics operations. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: acted.org