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About the Role

IPPF is implementing a renewed 6-year Strategy (2023-2028) focused on key pillars including centering care on people and advancing the sexuality agenda. The supply chain team supports Member Associations (MAs) in delivering Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services. This role will lead a supply chain strengthening initiative, collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes and ensure timely commodity delivery.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve the supply chain quality management system, processes, guidance, tools, and operational documentation.
Provide supply chain input into WISH and other quality-related initiatives, collaborating with technical colleagues.
Collaborate with MAs on developing and implementing multi-year supply chain system strengthening activity plans and budgets.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve practical supply chain tools, frameworks, guidance, and resources for MAs.
Assess MA supply chain capabilities, capacity, and maturity, and develop appropriate strengthening approaches.
Lead the development and implementation of digital supply stock management and supply chain systems strengthening across MAs.
Ensure supply chain requirements are integrated into wider Federation digital systems, data, and transformation initiatives.
Take the lead on WISH operational requirements and support oversight of outsourced supply chain operations.
Fulfill any other reasonable duties assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

Solid understanding of supply chain system strengthening processes, especially related to sexual and reproductive health, gender issues, and population dynamics.
Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including report development and synthesizing complex technical documents.
Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain diverse partnerships.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Up to date knowledge of Good Distribution Practices.

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Business Administration
Economics
International Commerce
Logistics
Public Health Programs
Supply Management
Quality Assurance of Medical Products
Storage and Distribution
Supply Chain Monitoring and Evaluation
Logistics Information Systems (LMIS)
ERP
Digital Supply Chain Systems
Microsoft Office
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Digital Health
Inventory Management
Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
ISO standards
Training Delivery (in-person and remote)

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Significant work experience in supply chain management of public health programs

Education Level

Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, International Commerce, Logistics or equivalent

Benefits

Meaningful work
Inspiring environment
Professional growth
Chance to make a lasting impact

About the Company

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
IPPF is a global movement delivering sexual and reproductive health services and rights.
IPPF is a diverse, feminist, and values-driven workplace - multi-national, multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-lingual, and intergenerational.
IPPF is a globally recognized leader dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, advancing gender equality, and improving access to comprehensive healthcare services.
IPPF works across all continents, shaping change and implementing innovative approaches.
IPPF's values include upholding dignity, championing equality, demanding justice, celebrating pleasure, building community, acting with integrity, and fostering resilience.

Equal Opportunity

IPPF is an equal opportunities employer and appoints on merit through open competition.
We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience and from the communities we serve, especially those from marginalised groups.
IPPF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work.
We are building an inclusive and equitable organization that respects and values individuals’ backgrounds, experiences, and identities.