Field Logistics Advisor (Supply)

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ ArtsenzonderGrenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity abilities.

The Field Based Supply Consultant will be part of the Field Supply Support Unit (FSSU). They reside under the Head of Operational Logistics and Field Supply Chain Management and report directly to the Coordinator of Field Supply Chain Management. They cooperate closely with the members of the Field Support Unit (Operational Logistics, other Supply Chain Advisors, Flying Specialists), the Amsterdam Procurement Unit, other support departments, and Logistics Coordinators in the field.

Field Logistics Advisor (Supply) 

(Temporary role until October 1, 2026. We are open to hire where MSF has a contracting office)

Main objectives

Initiate, develop, evaluate and support the implementation in OCA country programmes of policies and procedures related to supply management and to provide expert advice and support to Operations, colleagues in the logistics department and the field staff on supply chain management issues.

Main responsibilities

• Promotes best practices in demand management, ordering, warehouse management, distribution and local GDP compliance; Initiates, develops and maintains an integral and coherent policy in these areas, and develops procedures, guidelines, protocols, tools etc. to support it.

• Provides expert advice with regards to the management of supply chain in the field, with a focus on demand planning, ordering, warehouse management, distribution and GDP compliance in the contexts where the field staff of the organization is working.

• Supports the Field Supply Chain Management Coordinator in the planning, evaluation and training of the 6 flying supply specialists, whose role is to support the implementation of the guidance and good practice of supply management in the field.

• Project manage a portfolio of improvements contributing to the optimization of country programme supply chains.

• Assists HRM in the maintenance of the pool of specialised supply chain management staff.

• Becomes available for (short) field deployment on technical and/or emergency assignments.

Candidate Profile

• Masters level or equivalent in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or other related expertise

• Required: a minimum of 5 years of experience working with MSF in supply chain roles. Experience as a coordinator or a senior managerial function is an asset. Experience with other NGOs in a similar setting will also be considered.

• Experience in procurement in MSF countries of operation, including data analysis, sourcing, negotiation and contracting

• Experience with freight forwarding, customs clearance, and importation is an asset

• Experience in project management is an asset

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are essential. French is highly valued.

• High level of computer literacy, including experience with MS Office, Power BI, and ERPs

• Willing to travel at least one time a year for field visits.

Competencies

• Service orientation

• Results and quality orientation

• Planning and organizing

• Initiative and Innovation

We offer

A full-time appointment (based on a 40-hours workweek), this is a temporary contract until October 1, 2026.

A gross monthly salary in scale 16 with a current salary range between € 4,269-5,877 gross per month. The exact salary depends on relevant work experience.

Benefits include:

• 30 paid vacation days annually, contingent upon full-time employment

• A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution 

• 8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary once a year in May 

• Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance 

• Hybrid working option

• L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses 

• Discounted daily lunch at the office

• An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background 

Application & Information

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 September 2025 at 23:59 CET.

For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Ali Hamdan (Recruitment Specialist) at ali.hamdan@amsterdam.msf.org