Logistics Adviser Syria Damascus AO2

About the role

NRC Syria is looking for a Logistics Adviser to oversee procurement and operational procedures according to NRC standards and to support programme and project implementation. The postholder ensures NRC Syria is well placed to meet current and future needs, leads major logistics actions and builds the capacity of logistics teams across the country. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria; work permits and visa sponsorship are not provided.

Key responsibilities

• Review mid-value bids and tenders, endorse them, track comments and share analysis with managers
• Train and orient logistics teams in country and area offices and main stakeholders on logistics matters
• Improve procurement efficiency by reviewing, updating and health-checking existing systems, and building systems such as a vendor database and framework agreements
• Supervise procurement processes across offices, collaborate with budget holders and programme units, and build team capacity
• Analyse procurement plans for optimisation, ensure compliance with donor regulations, and hold regular meetings with budget holders
• Take part in proposal planning as logistics representative and make strategic plans for efficient, transparent procurement
• Produce analysis reports on procurement processes and challenges, and maintain up-to-date monitoring reports (tracking sheets, e-contract platform, plans, vendor database, evaluations, price lists)
• Address audit findings and recommendations related to procurement

Required profile

• At least 3 years of senior logistics experience (coordinator or above) in humanitarian or recovery contexts
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a relevant field
• Experience in complex and volatile contexts, and knowledge of the Syria context, sanctions programme and market
• Proven experience in supply chain change management and compliance
• Fluent English and Arabic, written and spoken

Required skills

• Knowledge of logistics systems and structures development
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word

What we offer

• Duty station: Damascus, with approximately 20-30% travel to areas of operation
• Salary at Grade 8 on NRC's National Syrian salary scale