Country Procurement and Logistics Manager - Africa at WeWorld
Location: to be defined according to needs
Type of contract: Assignments may range from short-term to long-term, depending on organization needs (from 2 to 12 months)
Starting date: according to programme needs
Gross Salary: to be defined according to the candidate’s profile and WeWorld Compensation Policy
Application deadline: 05/11/2025
ROSTER
WeWorld has opened a Roster for Country Procurement and Logistics Managers with strong experience in humanitarian supply chain management.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and the roster will remain valid for one year. Those included will become part of a pool of professionals who may be contacted when needed, without undergoing a new competitive process.
The Country Procurement and Logistics Manager is responsible for coordinating mission procurement and logistics, ensuring compliance with organisational and/or donor rules and procedures, and providing optimal support to projects and programmes.
- Defining, implementing, and coordinating the procurement and logistics strategy and activities
- Supporting the Country Representative in monitoring mission security
- Designing, initiating, and implementing a training plan for procurement and logistics staff, with a focus on progressive empowerment
- Managing international and national staff, as well as the budget under his/her supervision
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field, or as alternative Certification in Humanitarian Logistics or similar, or extensive experience in humanitarian logistics
- Relevant qualifications or training courses desirable
- Fluency in English and French, written and oral
- Good knowledge of MS Office
Professional experience
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience in emergency context or related fields as Logistics or Procurement Manager
- Working experience with international NGOs in management of international cooperation projects funded by institutional, private donors and sponsorship programs
- Knowledge of the main donor regulations (ECHO, UN, DEVCO, AICS)
- Experience in logistics management
- Experience in security management