Supply Chain Specialist

Job Offer
(strictly no recruitment agencies)

Join MSF OCG as a Supply Chain Specialist!

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.

Ensure the development, coherence, and continuous improvement of OCG Supply Chain standards, knowledge systems, and learning frameworks, in alignment with strategic objectives. Support operational performance by managing technical expertise and driving cross-functional integration within the MSF Supply Chain.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Define and maintain OCG Supply Chain standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with the organizational strategy, operational ambitions, and evolving global requirements.

• Manage and develop the Supply Chain Expertise to guarantee high-quality deliverables, consistent technical support to the field, and effective contribution to transversal initiatives.

• Oversee the continuous improvement of supply chain tools and processes (macro, micro, SOPs, and reporting formats) to enhance operational performance, usability, and coherence across missions.

• Develop and sustain a robust knowledge management system to ensure accessibility, relevance, and up-to-date content for all supply chain documentation and platforms.

• Lead learning and development initiatives related to the Supply Chain function by designing, updating, and supervising technical training pathways and HR tools (skills matrices, assessments, etc.) for HQ and field staff.

• Coordinate supply-related learning components with other departments and represent OCG in inter-sectional platforms to strengthen alignment and cross-functional integration.

• Act as a strategic focal point for field support on supply chain standards to ensure timely and accurate responses to mission needs and reinforce adherence to best practices.

• Contribute to cross-functional studies and working groups to promote innovation, environmental responsibility, and the evolution of the supply chain model within MSF-OCG and the broader MSF movement.

Your profile

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

• Professional certification in Supply Chain or Project Management (e.g., APICS, CIPS, PMP) is an asset.

• Additional training in data management or adult learning methodologies is an advantage.

Experience

• MSF field experience in supply chain management is required

• Proven experience in developing or improving supply chain systems, standards, or policies.

• Experience in team management, capacity building, and cross-departmental coordination.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain digital tools is an advantage.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of MSF Switzerland. Fluency in both English and French is required for this position (oral and written).

Skills/ Technical competencies

• Strong understanding of humanitarian supply chain processes, standards, and compliance requirements.

• Knowledge of Knowledge management systems and learning frameworks.

• Ability to analyse, rationalize, and optimize supply chain tools, processes, and reporting.

• Sensitivity to software and data management; ability to leverage digital platforms for efficiency.

• Solid grasp of MSF’s operational environment and Supply Chain policies.

Personal Abilities/Qualities

• Leadership

• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity

• Analytical Thinking

• Project & Time Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Creativity & Innovation

• Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

Terms of employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)

• Open-ended contract

• Working place: Geneva, Switzerland (with a possibility to work from another OCG hub after one year)

• Ideal start date: Novembre 2025

• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 94’440.- to CHF 108’348.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)

• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.

• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.

• Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

• Documents must be submitted in either English or French.

The application deadline is September 28th, 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

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All applications will be treated confidentially.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.