Logistics Adviser (Humanitarian)

TL;DR

Logistics Adviser (Humanitarian): Overseeing procurement and operational procedures for NRC Syria with an accent on capacity building, strategic planning, and donor compliance. Focus on optimizing procurement systems, managing complex supply chains in volatile contexts, and ensuring transparency in bid/tender reviews.

Location: Damascus, Syria. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Syria; no work permits or visa sponsorships are provided.

Company

An independent humanitarian organisation providing life-saving and long-term assistance to people forced to flee across 40 countries.

What you will do

• Oversee mid-value bid/tender reviews, endorse results, and provide detailed analysis to management.
• Conduct logistics training and orientations for country and area office teams to build local capacity.
• Improve procurement efficiency by reviewing existing systems and establishing vendor databases and framework agreements.
• Supervise procurement processes to ensure timeliness and strict compliance with donor regulations.
• Lead strategic planning for transparent procurement by identifying gaps during proposal planning phases.
• Maintain comprehensive monitoring reports, including procurement tracking, e-contract management, and vendor evaluations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of senior logistics experience (Coordinator level or above) in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• Deep knowledge of the Syrian context, including the market and sanction programmes.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management and Compliance within complex and volatile environments.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Syria.

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation based on Grade 8 of NRC’s National Syrian salary scale.
• Empowering work culture that encourages ideas and responsibility at all levels.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an equal opportunities employer.
• Opportunity to engage in demanding professional work within a supportive humanitarian community.