Supply Chain Officer (Professional)

About the role

The Supply Chain Officer will oversee all supply chain activities in Aden, ensuring the delivery of quality goods and services to beneficiaries at optimal price and in a timely manner. The role reports to the Chief of Mission and the Head of Resources Management, and works closely with the Regional Office in Cairo and the Supply Chain Division at IOM Headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement, warehousing, fleet and logistics operations in a complex, emergency‑prone environment.
• Coordinate with IOM headquarters and regional offices to align supply chain processes with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Supervise and train large teams of co‑workers, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure business continuity, compliance with IOM/UN procurement and financial rules, and maintain accurate records in relevant systems.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or related field with at least five years of relevant experience, or a university degree with seven years of experience.
• Proven experience managing diverse procurement and logistics operations, including in fragile or hardship duty stations.
• Demonstrated ability to train and lead large teams, and to manage vendors and suppliers under challenging security conditions.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of IOM/UN internal procurement and financial rules.
• Strong computer literacy; familiarity with Oracle procurement systems is an advantage.