Job Title: Supply Chain Manager, Guinea Bissau
Job Location: Bissau, Guinea Bissau
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Reports to: Chief of Party, w/ dotted line to Head of Operations
Preferred Start date: May 2020
*Interviews of qualified applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Supply Chain Manager position to provide oversight of commodity management and staffs in that department for a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole International School Feeding and Child Nutrition Program (MGD) in Guinea Bissau. The MGD Program supports education, child development and food security in low-income, food-deficit countries around the globe. The ongoing program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities, as well as financial and technical assistance, to support school feeding, literacy and maternal and child nutrition projects.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager will support the Chief of Party (COP) in the overall management of the FFE Guinea Bissau program supply chain. S/he will be directly responsible for providing oversight of supply chain Management and staffs in that department. S/he will 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. S/he will anticipate and manage supply chain needs and challenges, and introduce improvement solutions, applying the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience for Mc Govern Dole FFE Supply Chain Manager’s function, highly desirable.
* Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics Management or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of and experience with various public donors’ regulations, particularly USDA (2 CFR Part 200, 7 CFR Part 1599)
* Experience with Food Aid programs especially, CRS Commodity Management Manual, and understanding of the Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP)
* At least five years’ experience in Administration, Commodity Management, and Logistics
* Excellent writing and communication skills.
* Excellent writing and communication skills.
* Fluency in French and excellent English writing skills especially with the ability to produce quality written reports for the donor in English on a timely basis.
* Ability to communicate in Portuguese (or ready to learn) or Spanish is desired
* Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and independently to meet strict deadlines.
* Willingness to live in and travel to remote parts of the country with basic amenities.
* Excellent knowledge of computer word-processing and spreadsheet programs and in Foodlog+
* Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.
Required Languages: French/English/Portuguese
Travel Required: 30% of time of required travel to field offices.
Key Working Relationships
* Internal: Chief of Party, Country Representative, HoOpS, HOP, Program Managers, Logistics Manager, Procurement Officers, HR Manager, IT Manager and other Support Managers, HQ Shipping, Internal and External Auditors.
* External: Host Country port and shipping authorities, clearing and forwarding agents, shipping companies, transporters, vendors.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Food Monitoring Project manager, Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) officer, Warehouse manager, Procurement and Logistics officer
What we offer
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
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.
EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an 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.
How to apply:
Application URL: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=amFzb24uaG9rZS41MDk1Ny4zODMwQGNhdGhvbGljcmVsaWVmLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ