Supply Chain Specialist - Internal

Support logistics/procurement systems in the country and ensure compliance.

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Overview

Support logistics/procurement systems in the country and ensure compliance.

You have:

  • Master's degree in e.g. Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
  • Certification in Humanitarian Logistics Supply Chain (desired if no academic degree)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management, fleet management, asset management, and distribution support
  • Knowledge and experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management
  • Field experience
  • Working experience from an international humanitarian organization
  • A good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
  • Experience working in an (I)NGO
  • Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Full professional proficiency in English

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Duty Station : Yangon

Report to : Supply Chain Manager

Overall purpose of the role:

  • Functions as a specialist in Logistics and Procurement in the country
  • Support effective implementation of logistics/procurement systems and functions in the country with a particular focus on compliance to the Operations Handbook
  • Support logistics/procurement staff and functions in all DRC country offices

Responsibilities:

Procurement Co-ordination

  • Oversight of all purchase and service contracts to ensure DRC's interests are protected
  • Visit area offices to assess full compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices
  • Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost effectiveness including setting up longer term supply contracts
  • Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective, and vendors are registered
  • Provide remote support in ITB management (TOC report, technical analysis and contract award)
  • Organize procurement training for non-Supply Chain staff and small-scale refresher training for procurement staff
  • Assist Manager in ensuring implementation of CAST/audit recommendations relating to logistics/procurement

Fleet management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices
  • Management of rental and owned vehicles, generators, speed boats & motorbikes (in line with DRC guidelines)

Asset Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices
  • Provide bi-annually comprehensive country reports on Inventory/Assets to SMT and for donor reporting
  • Implement any available tools to improve the inventory management
  • Perform Registration, maintenance, repairs-maintenance & disposal of DRC assets accordingly to donors’ rule and policies (in line with DRC guidelines)

Warehouse Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
  • Provide bi-annually country report on warehouse inventory to SMT (list and stock value in hand).

As Specialist the post-holder is responsible for the following:

  • Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline
  • May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters
  • Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as requested by the Manager.

Required experience and technical competencies

  • Master's degree in e.g. Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
  • Certification in Humanitarian Logistics Supply Chain (desired if no academic degree)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management, fleet management, asset management, and distribution support
  • Knowledge and experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management
  • Field experience
  • Working experience from an international humanitarian organization
  • A good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
  • Experience working in an (I)NGO
  • Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Full professional proficiency in English

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
  • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
  • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Condition

Contract: DRC will offer the successful applicant a DRC’s Regular contract including 3-month probation. Renewable depends on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment. The position is placed in Employment Band G- non management.

Application and CV

Interested? Click here to apply. Please send your application, in English, no later than 12th December 2025.

CV only applications will not be considered.

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview/an offer made before the advertised closing date)

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with logistics management and how it relates to humanitarian supply chain operations? This question assesses your relevant experience in logistics management and its application in the humanitarian sector. Highlight your specific roles and achievements in logistics management in a humanitarian context.
How do you ensure compliance with procurement rules and regulations? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to upholding procurement standards. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you used to optimize logistics operations for cost-effectiveness? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you detail your experience in managing supplier relationships? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use for inventory management and asset tracking? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you handle training procurement staff. What topics do you include? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain effective communication with team members across different locations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenge you faced in fleet management and how you addressed it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: drc.ngo