INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Global Supply Officer
Code: SR-00-10119
Duty station: Designated INTERSOS country office, or home based
Starting date: 01/04/2026
Contract duration: 9 months
Reporting to: Head of Logistics and Supply
Functional Supervisor: Head of Logistics and Supply
Supervision of: Global Supply Assistant
Type of duty station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
This position may be based at the INTERSOS Headquarters in Rome, in a designated INTERSOS country office, or remotely, subject to certain conditions.The position reports both hierarchically and technically to the Head of Logistics and Supply within the dedicated department.
General purpose of the position
Provide operational support to missions and projects on supply activities with focus on procurement processes, orders management and freight transportation in accordance with INTERSOS standards, policies, protocols, and procedures, in order to guarantee the efficient running of the missions.
Main responsibilities and tasks
International sourcing and procurement
In accordance with the Global Supply strategy:
- Source and procure medical supplies, IT and communication equipment, and visibility items.
- Manage INTERSOS’s Global Supply Catalogue.
- Support the preparation, launch, and evaluation of tender procedures.
- Manage the FWA/LTA of INTERSOS international suppliers.
- Support the Head of Logistics Unit in developing effective partnerships with global, regional, and country stakeholders for future requirements, and in the development of an effective supply chain strategy.
- Analyse the market dynamics and the supply base in the main categories of supply, especially in medical commodities.
International order management and freight transportation
- Manage the international order pipeline, acting as the focal point for all missions.
- Support missions to prepare Purchase Requests and BoQ’s.
- Follow-up orders placed to Humanitarian Procurement Centers and/or INTERSOS network of international suppliers.
- In collaboration with the Finance department, follow up on orders payments.
- In coordination with missions and HQ support order delivery by liaising with 3PL providers and staff to be deployed on the field.
- Collect information regarding customs clearance and prepare the necessary documentation for each shipment to be sent to the missions.
- Perform regular analysis and comparison of freight transportation modalities to countries of operation.
Other tasks
- Provide procurement support to missions when requested.
- Prepare contents for INTERSOS Supply Portal.
Required profile and experience
Education
- Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply-Chain and Logistics Management.
Professional Experience
- Experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management (procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, etc.).
- Experience in medical supply is highly desirable.
- Experience with donors especially, OFDA, ECHO, and with UN-Agencies specific procedures.
Professional Requirements
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Languages
- English proficiency;
- French and Arabic are assets.
Personal requirements
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an analytic approach.
- Planning and organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- High flexibility.
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
