Overview
The role ensures effective operational coordination for emergency supply chain, connecting operational response, surge mechanisms, partnerships, and resource mobilization across the IFRC network.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the supply chain coordination focal point connecting Geneva, Regional Offices, and field operations during emergencies and major crises.
- Provide operational and mechanisms coordination for emergency task forces.
- Lead the coordination of operational pipeline visibility, supply chain situation reporting, and cross-functional supply chain information management during RED emergencies.
- Coordinate the Supply Chain Surge mechanism, selection & deployment.
- Coordinate the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) mechanism.
- Support & coordinate the working group for the long-term development with PNS of that ERU.
- Be the interface between Partner National Societies (PNSs) logistics resources and IFRC needs.
- Support the standardization and inter-operability of emergency response supply chain capabilities, tools, and deployment models.
- Manage relationship with the UN cluster or inter organisation coordination mechanism globally.
- Coordinate supply chain inputs to Emergency Appeals or DREF operations.
- Maintain visibility of upcoming grants, funding opportunities, and strategic projects.
- Oversee the implementation rate and reporting of major supply chain grants and projects.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with private sector organizations.
- Identify and secure opportunities for pro bono support, in-kind contributions, technical expertise, transportation services, and innovative supply chain solutions.
- Coordinate the activation and use of private sector support during emergencies.
- Represent IFRC supply chain towards private sectors partners.
- Identify innovation opportunities with private sector and collaborate to implement change.
- Lead the development of interoperable emergency supply chain capabilities across National Societies, Regional Offices, IFRC and Movement partners.
- Participate in the hulo Strategic committee.
- Support in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication plan.
- Lead the communication and visual representation of the Supply Chain Department’s strategy.
- Develop compelling visual and multimedia content.
- Coordinate the preparation of supply chain content for emergency situation for media.
- Represent the Supply Chain function in internal and external coordination forums.
- Act as the primary focal point for supply chain communication and visibility initiatives.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities.
- Establish new donor partnerships.
- Engage donors to secure investments in innovative supply chain solutions.
Required Experience
- 5 to 7 years of experience in humanitarian supply chain management, emergency operations, logistics coordination, or related fields.
- Proven experience coordinating supply chain activities during large-scale emergencies, disasters, or complex humanitarian operations.
- Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders across headquarters, regional offices, field operations, and external partners.
- Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships with private sector organizations, logistics providers, technology companies, or humanitarian actors.
- Experience delivering results in communication, media engagement, advocacy, and visibility initiatives within the humanitarian supply chain sector.
- Ability to speak confidently and effectively in media interviews and external forums.
- Preferred Experience contributing to grant proposals, emergency appeals, donor reporting, or resource mobilization initiatives.
- Experience working within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and knowledge of Movement coordination mechanisms.
- Experience managing or coordinating surge mechanisms, emergency deployments, or humanitarian response teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Preferred Professional certification in Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Emergency Management, or related disciplines.
- Additional qualifications in Fundraising, Donor Relations, or Strategic Partnerships (media) are advantageous.
