Global Supply Chain Localisation Advisor

Overview

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the supply chain localisation workstream, acting as the lead technical representative within the Humanitarian Leadership Group on Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the localisation workstream.
• Co-lead the development, testing and refinement of the Supply Chain Maturity Model, assessment methodology and associated guidance.
• Translate concepts, operational experience and stakeholder inputs into practical frameworks, guidance and tools.
• Act as lead technical representative within HLGSC.
• Ensure alignment between the localisation workstream and DRC's wider localisation and supply chain priorities.
• Work collaboratively to shape technical direction, build consensus and strengthen workstream outputs.
• Co-lead the technical content and preparation of expert group and technical working group engagements.
• Provide technical guidance and thought leadership to stakeholders.
• Review, validate and synthesise inputs from consultations, working groups, and testing activities.
• Support the preparation of outputs, recommendations and technical products for governance review.
• Lead the documentation of lessons learned, evidence gaps, limitations and considerations for the future stewardship, maintenance and evolution of the Supply Chain Maturity Model.

Required Experience

• Substantial supply chain experience across HQ and country-office settings, strong technical credibility on maturity and capacity assessments, and the ability to lead and influence across organisations without formal line authority.
• 7-10 years of experience working in HQ and Country Offices, especially in supply chain and related support functions.

Qualifications

Supply Chain master's degree or equivalent academic qualification.

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