Logistics & Supply Director

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement MSF Ubuntu’s logistics and supply chain strategy, aligned with operational priorities and humanitarian needs.
• Shape an inclusive, interdependent, and locally rooted logistics vision that reflects MSF Ubuntu’s unique identity.
• Develop formal partnerships with existing MSF Log and Supply departments in order to build an interdependent Logistics and Supply Department that is able to tap into the existing capacities across the movement.
• Drive innovation and climate-conscious practices across supply chain and infrastructure initiatives.

Operational Oversight

• Ensure agile, responsive, and accountable logistical support for project operations.
• Supervise procurement, warehousing, transport, energy, construction, biomedical, fleet, and IT logistics services.
• Work with existing MSF capacity across the movement to deliver end-to-end supply chain management, ensuring quality, traceability, and efficiency from sourcing to delivery.
  

People Management & Development

• Lead and inspire a blended team across multiple regions and hubs; foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and development of logistics and supply staff, prioritising local talent.
• Implement best-in-class people management practices, aligned with MSF’s behavioural commitments and duty of care standards.

Interdepartmental & Movement Collaboration

• Strengthen partnerships with international supply centres, other ODs, and MSF platforms (e.g., DirLog, SIMM, etc).
• Participate in the Ubuntu Leadership Circles (Resource Management, Operational Support).
• Engage with communities, local organisations, and academia to integrate local innovation and perspectives.

Accountability & Governance

• Oversee budget and resource planning for logistics and supply; ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making through robust performance indicators, internal controls, and audits.
• Report regularly to the Ubuntu Executive, Council, and relevant MSF platforms on departmental performance, risk, and learning.