Global Supply Chain Coordinator, EURASIA and West Africa

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Are you ready to make a difference on a global scale? If you thrive in challenging environments and are passionate about humanitarian aid, don’t miss this opportunity to join the Danish Red Cross (DRC) Global Supply Chain team. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Global Supply Chain Coordinator for the EURASIA and West Africa region, based in Copenhagen.

Why This Role is Unique:

In the face of ongoing crises in Ukraine, the Middle East, and beyond, DRC is realigning its resources to meet future needs and enhance our global response capabilities. We are committed to strengthening our supply chain capacity to support our long-term programming and ensure swift, agile responses to crises around the world. As part of this effort, we are expanding our Global Supply Chain Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and strengthen supply chain operations in EURASIA and Western Africa countries.
Work within a dedicated team operating in three regions from Myanmar in the East to Mali in the West, and from Ukraine in the North to Malawi in the South.
Travel with short notice for up to 2 months to support supply chain activities.
Adapt and respond to a variety of technical tasks in challenging contexts.

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience: Minimum 5 years in supply chain activities, including procurement, supply chain management, and warehousing. Humanitarian aid experience is essential, ideally with knowledge of the RCRC Movement.
Skills: Strong analytical and negotiation skills, excellent communication and coordination abilities, and proficiency in MS applications.
Languages: Fluent in Danish, French, and English.
Residency: Must hold a Danish residency.
Personal Qualities: Diplomatic, flexible, resilient, patient, and innovative. Strong cultural understanding and ability to work in multicultural environments are crucial.

Employment Conditions:

Position: Global Supply Chain Coordinator, EURASIA and West Africa.
Location: Based in Copenhagen, HQ level.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Contract: Open-ended with a 3-month probationary period.
Salary: Competitive, according to the bargain agreements between Danish Red Cross with HK and AC which includes all allowances and pension payments.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, including lunch break.

The DRC Global Supply Chain Team is anchored within our Disaster & Crisis Response unit in the International Department and is part of a structure supporting not only response activities but also long-term programming.

You will become part of the World’s largest humanitarian organization

The Red Cross is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. We help people on both sides of a conflict and in the remotest corners of the world, regardless of their religion, race or political views. The Red Cross is always there. We save lives every day, and we equip people with the tools they need to get through crises and disasters. We are part of your local community no matter where you live. With your help, we can be wherever we are needed, always. We are passionate about what we do – and we are proud of our job!

International Department in the Danish Red Cross supports vulnerable people in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, in close cooperation with Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in more than 30 countries, and have an annual turnover of more than 750 million Danish kroner annually. We work specifically on building preparedness and response capacity. DRC works both with long term activities and short-term response particular within health, disaster preparedness and response.

We offer a meaningful work at a purpose-driven workplace with truly engaged colleagues. We focus on professional challenges, well-being and a flexible organizing of your work life. All of us contribute to a great work environment and colleagueship.

Application and further information

We look forward to receiving your application and CV no later than 05. August 2024. Application and CV in English are accepted only through our online recruitment system.

Interviews are expected to take place at the Red Cross head quarter in Copenhagen during week 33, second interviews during week 34 with an expected date of announcement no later than August 30 2024. (We may make use of test tools as part of the recruitment process and we will prior to an employment with your consent contact persons for references.)

In case you have any questions or might need more information please contact Benjamin Andersen, Team Lead, Global Supply Chain, +45 3525 9326, bensa@rodekors.dk.

Join us at the Danish Red Cross and play a crucial role in making a global impact. Apply now and be part of a team that is committed to saving lives and alleviating human suffering worldwide.