Country Supply Chain & Operations Manager

About the role

Relief International is recruiting a Country Supply Chain & Operations Manager for its Syria Country Office, with about 30% travel. The post gives strategic leadership and technical oversight of the country-wide Supply Chain & Operations function, covering procurement, logistics, commodity management and operational support. It coordinates the Country Office with field offices, supports emergency response and operational preparedness, and builds the capacity of national SCO teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SCO department, supervise staff, set roles and responsibilities, and run the departmental budget
• Develop the country supply chain strategy, policies and procedures, and oversee the supply chain network (procurement planning, warehousing, transport, fleet and distribution)
• Drive strategic sourcing, market analysis, long-term contracting and operational forecasting and contingency planning
• Oversee procurement, supplier management, prequalification and framework agreements
• Oversee warehousing, inventory and commodity movements, ensuring compliance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices
• Oversee fleet, assets, facilities, IT and staff travel, coordinating with security colleagues
• Manage performance against KPIs, identify and mitigate operational risks, and lead responses to audits
• Support programme design, proposals and budgets with technical guidance on supply chain costs
• Represent the function in the Country Senior Management Team and coordinate with programme, finance, HR, security and field teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, International Development or a related field; Master's is an added advantage
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain and operations management
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in humanitarian or development contexts
• Experience managing multi-location operations in complex and insecure environments
• Experience with institutional donors, audit management, compliance monitoring and operational risk management

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the Syria humanitarian context or Middle East geopolitics
• Experience with Relief International programs and systems
• Proficiency in Arabic or other relevant languages

To apply, candidates upload a CV and cover letter through the application form; the closing date is November 12, 2026. Pre-employment checks include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other checks.