Health Supply Chain Specialist

• Develop and maintain a global demand plan for nutrition, infection control, and sexual and reproductive health commodities in designated countries.
• Lead responses to commodity shortages and urgent supply projects across countries.
• Analyze consumption data to guide forecasting and procurement decisions.
• Implement forecasts and supply chain plans for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
• Monitor and report on demand, stock levels, pipeline, and spending at global and country levels.
• Engage with UNFPA and other partners to strengthen supply chain strategies and relationships.
• Coordinate fraud risk monitoring and compliance for Ready-to-Use Food (RUF) programs.
• Assess availability and readiness of infection and disease prevention commodities at health facilities and support corrective actions.
• Build capacity of country teams, especially pharmacists, in forecasting, stock monitoring, and supply strategies.
• Represent IRC in external supply chain and humanitarian coordination platforms.
• Document best practices and produce data-driven reports linking supply levels to program targets.

• Degree in supply chain management, pharmacy, business administration, public health, nutrition, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in commodity procurement or supply chain management in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Experience managing health commodities in at least two areas: nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, primary healthcare, or infection and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of donor procurement regulations, including US Department of State, ECHO, FCDO, UNFPA, and UNICEF frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in supply chain optimization and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, primary healthcare, and infection control supply chain challenges.
• Experience with MEAL, ERPs, or Logistics Management Information Systems; experience with Power BI is preferred.
• Understanding of international freight, warehousing, transportation logistics, and last-mile delivery in humanitarian settings.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical management including vendor prequalification and quality assurance is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, and NGO supply chain partnerships.
• Fluency in English is required; French proficiency is a strong advantage.

The salary range is GBP 41,767 to GBP 49,599 annually, calibrated by work location and candidate experience. The contract ends on 30 September 2027. The role may involve up to 20% travel and offers a remote or office-based working environment depending on location.

Apply through the employer's official contact before Thursday, 26 November 2026.