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Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Supply Chain Officer Location: Abuja Contract Period: Indefinite Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and organise the daily activities of the supply chain team, including procurement officer and ensure they perform the tasks linked to their role
• Responsible for the order, purchase, stock and freight management in the coordination; monitoring and ensuring an efficient implementation of the overall daily supply chain activities
• Monitoring and ensuring a smooth running of supply administration and the respect of the implemented supply procedures, proposing adjustments where needed
• Responsible for the supply database and the correct filing and archiving of the supply documentation in order to guarantee the availability and the coherence of supply data
• Communicating with customers, keeping them up to date concerning their orders status (BO confirmation) and prioritizing procurement and transport according to needs
• Collecting claims from the field, analysing causes and taking corrective actions
• Inform the Logistics / Supply Coordinator in case of any major issue and draw-up all required reporting, in order to keep updated and reliable information that will help in decision-making
• Perform any other tasks within the scope of this role, as directed by supervision and according to the needs of the mission

• Prior experience in supply chain management (minimum 2 years) and in organization of supply administration and procedures is required
• A proven understanding of MSF Field Logistics (general knowledge of MSF equipment and kits) is desirable
• A degree and specialization in Logistics/Supply Chain Management is required

• Is responsible for ensuring the HR capacity required, sizing and improving people capabilities, contribution and active participation in order to achieve mission goals effectively. This will be done according to MSF human resources vision and values.
• Provide expertise to all people involved in recruitment process on how to lead it properly with the aim of recruiting professionals and people with potentials to be developed.
• Ensures alignment with existing policies and provides expert support to coordinators, activity managers and supervisors in recruiting and developing people under their supervision: first screening of CVs, interview methods, content, detection of potentials, best practices, PMS, alignment of development with operational objectives, etc.
• Knows MSF induction policies, procedures and tools, adapt them to the Mission’s context and ensure its proper implementation for all newly recruited/arrived staff and for previously hired staff in the Mission who had no access to them when being recruited.
• Ensures (together with the coordinator/supervisors/activity manager) that pre-established specific preparation or specific briefings for newly recruited/arrived staff on the basis of the profile sheet received or development plan are properly completed in due time.
• Follow up the quality and impact of whole briefing and induction processes, collects data and suggest improvements to HRCo if advisable.
• Suggests career paths and support plans for specific persons to HRCo and line managers, ensuring a proper liaison with the Operational needs and objectives set, the training possibilities (local, international, intersectional, regional, etc.) and the potentials identified.
• Together with HRCo, HRO/REHUCO and Training Unit in HQ, contributes to create and implement a mission training policy adapted to the Mission in order to respond to the needs identified among the staff, prioritizing those needed to ensure the Operational objectives set.
• Together with HRCo, HRO/REHUCO and Training Unit in HQ, contributes to the identification of training options at local / regional / international / intersectional level, and provide expertise upon request to line managers with regards to the assessment of training needs within the teams they supervise.
• In close collaboration with HRCo, HRO/REHUCO and Training Unit in HQ, ensures proper implementation of the Training Policy, procedures and tools in the Mission and support and develop training for Coordinators/supervisors/activity managers (i.e. HR Management, PMS, etc.)
• Support and empower administration managers and HR/administration staff of the Mission in her/his area of expertise (i.e. recruitment, development, induction, detection of talent, training, etc.)
• Provide expertise and support to all coordinators/supervisors/activity managers on how to implement People Management System (tool , method, setting up objectives, follow up of action plan and best practices) with the aim to evaluate and develop competencies of the staff they supervise.
• Look for synergy/exchanges with other MSF sections and other NGOs in terms of trainings, coaching and other development tools
• Shares with HRCo all information/suggestions/activities which may have an impact in planning, budget or HR strategies (i.e. suggested career path, requested trainings, development events, mobility, etc.), and does not implement them without previous authorization of HRCo.
• Collaborate with HRCo in building/updating the annual plan and budget, with regards to her/his area of work and responsibilities.

• A Degree and specialization in Human Resource Management is required
• Prior work experience (two years) in the field of human resource management is required; prior experience in personnel development, recruitment and/or training management is highly desirable
• Prior work experience with MSF or a similar international NGO is highly desirable

• Carry out the preparation of meals for staff as specified
• Follow at all times all hygiene standards and security rules
• Control stock of food so as to ask for anything needed on time and prepare a shopping list if requested
• Ensure meals are prepared on time
• Ensure cleanliness of all facilities, utensils and equipment
• Look after all equipment provided
• Report all important information (lost, robbery, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.) to superior
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets and other rooms in MSF apartments
• Complete the laundry, iron clothes and other housekeeping activities
• Sweep and mop the floors
• Keep premises properly locked (doors, windows)

• Fluent English language ability is required
• Completion of a cooking course required
• Prior experience as a cook and/or cleaner is required

• MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.