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About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients.  MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission. Supply Logisticians From collecting supplies from an MSF plane on a makeshift runway, to working with the pharmacy manager and medical team to forecast medical supplies months in advance, the work of a supply logistician is far-reaching and vital to the whole team. Responsibilities As a supply logistician with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will be responsible for the daily supply activities of an MSF project, following standard operating procedures. You will participate in the planning of supply activities, ensure efficient and effective local purchase management. You will be responsible for the warehouse and stock management. You will also communicate with internal and external stakeholders about issues including expired drugs, risk of shortages, stock reports and lead times (pipeline planning etc.). You will ensure efficient supply administration and implementation of standards supply tools. You will supervise the supply team and make the project team and coordination team aware of supply issues that may have an impact on project planning. You will present monthly reports and provide support (training and coaching) and evaluate staff under your responsibility. Requirements Available to work for a minimum of 9 to 12 months on international assignments Previous experience in a low resource setting (priority given to those with experience working in a humanitarian context) Minimum of two years professional experience in supply chain management, e.g. needs assessment, order management, purchasing, stock management, freight management, transport and customs, and warehousing Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff Experience with organization and set-up of supply administration and related supply procedures Familiarity with cold chain maintenance and procedures Experience with contract writing, budgeting, and reporting Ability to work within a diverse team Assets French or Arabic language (B2 or above) Secondary education, desirable warehouse management related studies, procurement, or certificate in clearing and forwarding or related fields Before you apply As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments. Security and Safety Because Doctors Without Borders’ purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organization to mitigate