Private Sector Supply Chain Operations Expert , Chad

Chemonics seeks a private sector supply chain operations expert for a short-term assignment for the anticipated In-Country Supply Chain Diagnostic Activity in Chad. The activity will support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (The Global Fund) by identifying opportunities to better enable transformative supply chain projects to progress in Chad. The specialist will report to the senior project manager and work with a local supply chain specialist. The estimated start time is the end of January 2018, with a duration of 13 weeks. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.  
 

Responsibilities include: 

• Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the supply chain and propose improvement opportunities
• Organize and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders and counterparts
• Conduct primary and secondary research
• Contribute to drafting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats report

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in supply chain, business administration, procurement, logistics, or a related field required 
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in supply chain technical areas and achieving results in resource constrained environments 
• Strong global private sector health system experience required 
• Deep knowledge of health supply chain systems in West and Central Africa, including: organizational development and change management, forecasting and quantification, transportation and distribution, logistics management information systems and data visibility, pharmaceutical supply chain mapping, and supply chain assurance
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehousing and storage, inventory control, transportation and distribution, quality assurance, laboratory, human resources capacity and organization, financing, governance, regulation, and risk assurance
• Experience supporting Global Fund activities or other similar international organizations strongly preferred 
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Strong English and French language communication, writing, and visual presentation skills required

​Application Instructions:
 

Please send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to chemonicsgfsc@chemonics.com by October 20, 2017. Please include position title and your name in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.