Roving Supply Chain Lead - Esa at CARE

CARE International is a major humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and long-term international development projects.



 

Roving Supply Chain Lead - Esa

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

What You will Do

  • Drive operational excellence – Provide expert technical guidance to Country Office Supply Chain teams to strengthen systems in procurement, logistics, warehousing, fleet management, and distribution.
  • Champion performance and learning – Build capacity, mentor Supply Chain leaders, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and planning across countries.
  • Lead transformation and innovation – Partner with the Global Supply Chain team to roll out new policies, tools, and technologies that advance CARE’s Supply Chain Transformation agenda.
  • Enable emergency readiness – Ensure preparedness and rapid response in humanitarian emergencies through strong supply chain planning and readiness initiatives.
  • Manage risk and strengthen compliance – Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensure donor compliance, and embed strong accountability measures.
  • Collaborate for impact – Work across global, regional, and country teams to align strategies, share insights, and influence decision-making that drives CARE’s broader regional and global goals.

Why This Role Matters

  • Supply chain is not just logistics—it's the backbone of how CARE delivers life-changing programs to the world's most vulnerable communities. In humanitarian emergencies, your work directly impacts how quickly we can respond. In long-term development programs, your systems determine our efficiency and reach.
  • You will report to the Global Supply Chain Director while maintaining dotted-line connections to CO Supply Chain Leads and Regional Business Services Leads. This unique position gives you influence across multiple levels of the organization and the chance to drive systemic change.

Required Qualifications:

  • You bring 5+ years of proven experience in procurement, logistics, or administration in Country Office or regional field settings. But more than that:
  • You are decisive under pressure—able to assess rapidly changing situations and move operations forward with limited guidance
  • You balance strategic vision with operational detail, seeing both the macro picture and the micro realities
  • You are a natural connector with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine service mindset
  • You excel at facilitation and training, translating complex concepts into actionable guidance
  • You are culturally sensitive and adaptable, developing solutions that honor local contexts while advancing CARE's mission
  • You thrive in ambiguity and stress, maintaining focus even in risky or challenging conditions
  • Your written and spoken English is excellent, enabling clear communication across diverse stakeholders.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to CARE on phg.tbe.taleo.net to apply

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