Regional Supply Chain Director - MENA

Regional Supply Chain Director - MENA IRC - International Rescue Committee Remote | Beirut, Amman, Nairobi International Senior level Speaks Arabic, English Apply Summary by Impactpool The Regional Supply Chain Director (RSCD) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responsible for overseeing the global and regional supply chain strategies to ensure effective delivery of aid. This role involves managing supply chain excellence across Country Programs, optimizing structures, and fostering collaboration. The RSCD will lead a team, engage with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policies while promoting a culture of learning and innovation. The position requires significant experience in supply chain management, particularly within international contexts. Candidate Requirements: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. This role can be based in any location where IRC has an office. A strong supply chain is key to the success and delivery of quality programs. At IRC, supply chain includes procurement, logistics, inventory management, asset management, and vehicle and fleet management. The Regional Supply Chain Director (RSCD) stewards the global and regional supply chain strategies of IRC to ensure efficient and effective delivery of aid across the region. They are responsible for enabling Country Programs to achieve a high standard of supply chain excellence using systems and data, policies and guidance, learning materials and other tools, as well as strong relationship management.  The RSCD manages the Regional Supply Chain Coordinator (RSCC) and Regional Systems Advisor (RSA). They hold management-in-partnership (MIP) responsibilities with Country Program Supply Chain Leadership.  They report to the Senior Director for Supply Chain Operations within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Department with an MIP line to the Regional Vice President. Major Responsibilities: Leadership and Management •    Support the full implementation of GSC strategy, annual work plans and other Global and CRRD initiatives.  Draw the links between global, regional and country strategies and priorities. Advocate for realistic budgeting for implementation of global activities to Country Programs. •    Actively participate in regional partnership with internal and external organizations or institutions relevant to IRCs GSC, CRRD and global strategy and initiatives. •    Work with Country Program Supply Chain teams in developing/improving links between their department and programs. •    Strategically assess and optimize Country Programs' supply chain structures and suggest staffing models to ensure they are fit for purpose: agile, cost-effective, and aligned with program delivery goals, enhancing operational support and maximizing resource efficiency across regions. •    Through MIP, coordinate with Country Program Senior Management Teams (SMTs) as appropriate to recruit, on-board, set priorities, manage and evaluate each Country Program supply chain leads. •    Ensure that the RSCC and RSAs are managed with clear objectives, with a professional development plan, and lead their deployment schedule in collaboration with country SMTs as appropriate. •    With the support of other GSC units, promote a culture of cross-CP learning where there is the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties. •    Engage with the other units of the GSC Department on CP operational realities to ensure the overall IRC supply chain strategy is sound supply chain lifecycles are efficient. •    Provide input and feedback on supply chain aspects of proposal development and review at the regional level in accordance AMU policy and guidance. SC Operations •    Identify regional and country supply chain strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) through market analysis, operational assessments of supply chain functions and systems, and review of Country Programs’ execution of strategic action plans (SAPs). •    Support regional and country senior management teams in developing mitigation plans to address controls and efficiency weaknesses. •    Guide CPs on maintaining sound market intelligence systems, conducting annual market assessments, and network strategically with key organizations and other stakeholders to identify new potential suppliers.  Oversee the identification and implementation of regional and country cost-saving strategies across the procurement function and direct the execution of cost-reduction initiatives to optimize expenditure. •    Lead and guide Country Programs in crafting and executing procurement and sourcing plans that align with applicable policies and procedures. Take the lead role in coordinating regional procurements where required. •    Ensure the smooth execution of supply chain monthly, quarterly, year-end, and grant end closing activities. Follow up on corrective action plans as required. •    Support Regional Emergency Director and GSC emergency response to develop and implement robust disaster preparedness and response plans, identify and hire key resources, and manage procurement, warehousing and inventory management. Risk and Compliance. •    Ensure the robust supply chain risk management methodology set by global Risk and Compliance is fully implemen