Supply Chain Specialist
Application due: 10/5/2025
Workplace: Beledweyne
Department/Country: Somalia
Contract type: National contract
Homepage: drc.ngo
ABOUT DRC
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In around 35 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
Supply Chain Specialist
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Supply Chain Specialist.
About the job
The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and managing all supply chain functions in Hirshabelle state, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, and international best practices. The role will provide strategic and operational support in procurement, logistics, fleet management, warehousing, and asset management to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services to program teams.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Procurement
• Ensuring all the procurement processes are in line with DRC Operations Handbook
• Effective and efficient support to programs’ needs.
• Develop and maintain relevant data bases.
• Maintaining a well-organized and compliant documentation for all procurements both physically and on share point as per archiving and filling SOP
• Weekly and monthly status reports
• Support the Area Supply Chain Team leader to Establish and follow up project procurement plans
• Track all orders, purchases and deliveries
• Ensure that all procurement specific donor rules and policies are understood and respected
• Oversight of all purchase and service contracts to ensure DRC's interests are protected
• Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost effectiveness including setting up longer term supply contracts
• Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective in the relevant context
• Correctly apply ERP supply chain processes
• Ensure that all orders are tracked from point of planning and request through to final receipt including DRC Dynamics.
• Prepare the relevant documents for the procurement of goods and services and uploading same to DRC E-Filing Archive.
• Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and make sure all required processes are effectively applied
• Participate in the joint verification of procured goods and equipment and to ascertain the items conformity to Technical Specifications and Quantities including DRC Dynamics
Fleet management
• Manage the transportation and distribution of program supplies to project sites.
• Ensure Proper Vehicle Movement Plans are developed, and Vehicles are efficiently allocated and used
• Maintain DRC Vehicles and ensure routine service is carried out on time.
Asset Management
• Maintain accurate records of all assets and equipment in line with organizational procedures.
• Conduct regular asset verification and physical counts.
• Lead disposal processes at the Base office in compliance with DRC policy and donor requirements and share with the suppl chain team leader
Warehouse Management
• Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook across all field offices.
• Provide monthly comprehensive report on warehouse inventory to relevant Stakeholders.
• Warehouse management, including reporting and alert mechanism to program staff.
The Role Responsibilities are not limited to the listed expectations and may expand in scope dependent on the needs as they arise
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain/logistics management, preferably with an international NGO.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, donor compliance, and supply chain standards (e.g., INGO, Government).
• Experience in managing teams and building staff capacity is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and supply chain management software.
• Fluency in English Language
• Fluency in Somali
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
We offer
Contract length: 6 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding
Employment Band: None Management, G2
Work location: Beledweyne
Start date: 20th October 2025
Reporting to: Supply Chain Team Leader – South Central Area. (SCTL)
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for
employees on national contract.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 5th October 2025
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 6500 employees in around 35 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
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