About the Organization
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to responding to the world’s most severe crises. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, helping communities devastated by conflict and disaster to restore health, safety, education, economic stability, and opportunity. In Ethiopia, the IRC has been active since 2000, implementing both emergency and development programs across multiple sectors including health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, women’s protection and empowerment, education, and child protection.
The IRC values diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding in the workplace and in its programs, ensuring all clients, including minority and vulnerable groups, have equal access to services. The organization provides a professional environment where employees are empowered to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in humanitarian work.
Job Description
The Senior Supply Chain Officer (SSCO) in Assosa Field Office plays a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient management of all supply chain operations. The position reports directly to the Field Coordinator, with technical support from the Deputy Director of Supply Chain in Addis Ababa.
The SSCO will lead the Supply Chain team and manage procurement, inventory, warehouse operations, fleet management, and IT systems related to supply chain functions. The role ensures compliance with IRC policies, donor regulations, and local legal requirements while promoting transparency, integrity, and efficiency in all operations.
The position has a direct impact on program success, supporting field operations by ensuring that essential goods, services, and vehicles are available and well-managed. The SSCO will also mentor and train staff, promote professional development, and build strong collaboration between program, operations, and finance teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising Supply Chain staff including procurement, warehouse, and asset management personnel.
- Ensuring proper procurement planning, vendor engagement, market assessment, and documentation.
- Managing inventory and warehouse operations following IRC policies and standard procedures.
- Coordinating fleet management, vehicle maintenance, and fuel usage across field office locations.
- Supporting IT system management and coordinating with the central IT team in Addis.
- Organizing staff training, performance reviews, and professional development plans.
- Facilitating smooth collaboration between field office teams and HQ technical units.
- Promoting compliance, safeguarding, and ethical conduct in all supply chain operations.
- Conducting field visits to projects and camps to monitor supply chain operations and provide technical guidance.
- Preparing reports, analyses, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or a related field.
- Master’s Degree holders are preferred and require at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Work Experience
- BA Degree holders: minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management or related fields.
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in field settings.
- Experience in procurement, warehouse operations, fleet management, and project support.
- Prior experience in humanitarian organizations or INGOs is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with working in emergency response or complex operational environments is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, management, and team development skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including program, finance, operations, and vendors.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic, cross-functional, and multi-cultural work environments.
- Commitment to IRC values including integrity, service, equality, and accountability.
- Knowledge of local languages and regional context in BGRS is an added advantage.
Job Location
Assosa, Ethiopia
Employment Type and Salary
- Full-time position, in-person at the Assosa Field Office.
- Competitive remuneration in line with IRC policies and experience.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career growth within a global humanitarian organization.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates must submit their application through the official IRC careers portal: https://careers.rescue.org.
- Women and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
- Applications must be completed online; do not submit scanned certificates or other attachments.
Professional Growth and Impact
Joining IRC as a Senior Supply Chain Officer offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, manage complex logistics operations, and contribute directly to humanitarian programs that improve the lives of vulnerable communities. Staff benefit from continuous learning, mentoring, and exposure to global best practices in supply chain and operations management. The role also provides meaningful engagement in safeguarding, gender equity, and inclusion initiatives.