Job Title: Supply Chain Manager, Guinea BissauReports to: Deputy Chief of Party
Department: ProgramSalary Grade: 10
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager, Guinea Bissau
Job Location: Bissau, Guinea Bissau
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Report to: Deputy Chief of Party, w/ dotted line to Head of Operations
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services 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 a Supply Chain Manager to lead the 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 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. The $17million dollar project began in 2019 and will run through the end of 2024. CRS is seeking funding for a 5-year second phase to the project which is currently under consideration by USDA. Candidates with former experience in school feeding programs are strongly encouraged to be considered for this role.
Job Summary:
You 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. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to anticipate and manage supply chain needs and challenges, and introduce improvement solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Languages–
Professional level of writing in English is required 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) is highly desired. Native Spanish and French-speakers are encouraged to apply.
Travel – 30% of time of required travel to field offices
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Monitoring Officer, Warehouse manager, Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) officer.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Chief of Party, Deputy 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.
***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.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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