Supply Chain Manager Global Fund, Brazzaville

  • Mid-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 3 March 2018

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Global Fund
Reports To: Global Fund Project Director
Country/Location: Congo-Brazzaville
Status: The position is contingent on approval of donor funding.

Background:
In 2017, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM) approved the Malaria funding request submitted by Congo-Brazzaville for period 2018-2020. The new grant is expected to start in May 2018 for a period of two years, and will be centered around the mass distribution of LLINs in all 12 departments of the country. The last Global Fund malaria grant in Congo-Brazzaville was the Round 8, Phase I grant which was discontinued in 2013.

Congo-Brazzaville was placed under Additional Safeguard Policy (ASP) in August 2017 and CRS was nominated by GFATM to be the Principal Recipient (PR) of the new grant.

CRS’s main responsibilities include (to be confirmed by GF) purchase of LLINs, mass distribution of LLINs, Mass Communication, monitoring and evaluation, supervision and capacity strengthening of Sub-Recipient (SRs).

Primary Responsibility:
The supply chain manager is responsible for the overall management of the supply chain of three million LLINs from purchase to delivery to distribution site.

Job Summary:
Plan, manage, and provide technical and operational oversight of all supply chain activities – including procurement, logistics, transportation, and warehousing - to ensure effective and efficient delivery of goods to the poor and vulnerable. Be able to anticipate and manage supply chain needs and challenges, and introduce improvement solutions, while applying the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Job Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with direct reports and programming leads to strengthen the pipeline and supply chain management plan. Manage the determination of procurement and logistics service requirements, desired specifications and delivery schedules, and how sourcing strategies are defined, ensuring proper coordination and communication.
* Ensure accountability and transparency of all supply chain operations in compliance with CRS and donor regulations, and international and local standards and requirements.
* Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports. Monitor and assess performance to ensure adequate capacity for successful support of high quality programming.
* Lead design and implementation of a strategic sourcing and procurement process to identify, assess, select and contract suppliers that will deliver the maximum value for money to the organization. In close coordination with the procurement team oversee relationships with key suppliers and assess supplier performance.
* Manage logistical infrastructure, storage facilities and transportation resources. Oversee application of systems and procedures for inventory and commodity transportation, warehousing, and distribution, as well as for vehicle management to ensure proper handling and safeguarding of assets. Ensure related safety and security protocols are implemented.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant degree required. Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, other relevant Master’s, or equivalent experience strongly preferred. Professional certification(s) in supply chain a plus.
* Minimum of 5 years work experience in supply chain/logistics/procurement management with progressive responsibilities, preferably with relief supply chain management.
* Knowledge of and experience with various public donors’ regulations. Understanding of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), WHO regulations and Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP).
* Knowledge of national and international import/export legislation and common customs regulations.
* Knowledge of Global Fund preferred

Personal Skills
* Excellent planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
* Excellent analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
* Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
* Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
* Ability to work collaboratively

Required/Desired Foreign Language: strong knowledge of French and English (able to converse fluently in French)

Travel Required (30%)

Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: supply chain officer

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

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Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

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