Overview
Supply Chain Specialist at ReliefWeb (MSF OCG Switzerland, Geneva)
Responsibilities
* Define and maintain OCG Supply Chain standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with the organizational strategy, operational ambitions, and evolving global requirements.
* Manage and develop the Supply Chain Expertise to guarantee high-quality deliverables, consistent technical support to the field, and effective contribution to transversal initiatives.
* Oversee the continuous improvement of supply chain tools and processes (macro, micro, SOPs, and reporting formats) to enhance operational performance, usability, and coherence across missions.
* Develop and sustain a robust knowledge management system to ensure accessibility, relevance, and up-to-date content for all supply chain documentation and platforms.
* Lead learning and development initiatives related to the Supply Chain function by designing, updating, and supervising technical training pathways and HR tools (skills matrices, assessments, etc.) for HQ and field staff.
* Coordinate supply-related learning components with other departments and represent OCG in inter-sectional platforms to strengthen alignment and cross-functional integration.
* Act as a strategic focal point for field support on supply chain standards to ensure timely and accurate responses to mission needs and reinforce adherence to best practices.
* Contribute to cross-functional studies and working groups to promote innovation, environmental responsibility, and the evolution of the supply chain model within MSF-OCG and the broader MSF movement.
Qualifications
* Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certification in Supply Chain or Project Management (e.g., APICS, CIPS, PMP) is an asset. Additional training in data management or adult learning methodologies is an advantage.
* Experience: MSF field experience in supply chain management is required. Proven experience in developing or improving supply chain systems, standards, or policies. Experience in team management, capacity building, and cross-departmental coordination. Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain digital tools is an advantage.
* Languages: English and French are the working languages of MSF Switzerland. Fluency in both English and French is required (oral and written).
* Skills/Technical competencies: Strong understanding of humanitarian supply chain processes, standards, and compliance requirements. Knowledge of knowledge management systems and learning frameworks. Ability to analyse, rationalize, and optimize supply chain tools, processes, and reporting. Sensitivity to software and data management; ability to leverage digital platforms for efficiency. Solid grasp of MSF’s operational environment and Supply Chain policies.
* Personal Abilities/Qualities: Leadership; Cross-Cultural Sensitivity; Analytical Thinking; Project & Time Management; Stakeholder Management; Creativity & Innovation; commitment to diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour.
Terms of employment
* Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
* Open-ended contract
* Working place: Geneva, Switzerland (with a possibility to work from another OCG hub after one year)
* Ideal start date: November 2025
* Gross annual salary (for 100%): CHF 94,440 – CHF 108,348 (salary commensurate with experience and internal salary grid)
* Paid vacation: 25 days per year, plus Swiss public holidays
* Pension plan: MSF contributes 3/4; staff member 1/4
* Relocation package if moving to Switzerland
How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, including:
* CV (maximum 2 pages)
* Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
* Documents must be submitted in English or French
Application deadline: September 28, 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications. All applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agencies.
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