Relief International is recruiting a Roving Supply Chain and Operations Manager to join its global Supply Chain and Operations team. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Position overview:
- Remote role with up to 70% international travel
- Open to candidates based in Relief International countries of operation
- Classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks
Relief International is committed to fostering a representative, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates from minoritised backgrounds and those with lived experience in the contexts where the organisation operates.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organisation that partners with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disasters to save lives and build long-term resilience. The organisation works across 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, delivering integrated programming in:
- Health and Nutrition
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
- Education
- Livelihoods
These programmes address immediate humanitarian needs while strengthening the foundations for sustainable recovery and community wellbeing.
About the Role
The Roving Supply Chain and Operations (SCO) Manager is a highly mobile, hands-on role designed to strengthen supply chain and operational capacity across Relief International’s country programmes. The role covers:
- Procurement
- Logistics and warehousing
- Fleet management
- Asset control
- Facilities management
While the role reports to the Director of Supply Chain and Operations, day-to-day technical support is provided under the guidance of the organisation’s two Regional Desk Supply Chain and Operations Directors. The postholder works closely with country-level SCO leads to ensure systems, processes, and reporting meet organisational and donor requirements.
Key elements of the role include:
- Drafting and reviewing tender documents and framework agreements
- Delivering targeted supply chain and operations training
- Implementing new tools, systems, and processes
- Strengthening country-level reporting, compliance, and governance
The role also provides surge capacity during:
- Humanitarian emergencies
- Programme scale-ups
- Staffing gaps
- Periods of increased operational complexity
Key Responsibilities
The Roving Supply Chain and Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring effective, compliant, and high-quality operational support across Relief International’s programmes, including:
Emergency and Surge Support
- Leading or supporting surge deployments during emergencies and high-demand periods
- Establishing and strengthening supply chain and operational systems in emergency contexts
Operational Oversight and Coordination
- Ensuring compliance with organisational policies and donor regulations
- Contributing to emergency assessments and operational feasibility analyses
- Supporting integrated risk management across security, access, fraud prevention, and compliance
- Coordinating closely with country leadership, programme teams, and global colleagues
Interim Leadership and Capacity Strengthening
- Providing interim leadership of country supply chain and operations functions when required
- Supporting continuity, quality, and timeliness of operational service delivery
- Designing and delivering training for internal and external stakeholders
- Conducting process reviews and supporting procurement planning
- Developing and monitoring operational improvement action plans
Systems, Governance, and Reporting
- Reviewing proposals, procurement files, and operational documentation
- Supporting onboarding of supply chain and operations staff
- Strengthening reporting quality and analytical capacity at country level
- Contributing to the development and rollout of global policies, tools, and guidance
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience and competencies:
- Proven experience in humanitarian supply chain and logistics, compliant with US, UK, EU, and UN donor requirements
- Relevant qualification in procurement, preferably CIPS Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in international medical supply procurement, freight, customs, and GSDP standards
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience using procure-to-pay systems such as MS Dynamics or Oracle NetSuite (desirable)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the job advert page by selecting the “Apply” button and submitting:
- A CV
- A one-page cover letter outlining motivation for applying and suitability for the role
Application deadline: 20 January 2026
Relief International is committed to safeguarding and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold the organisation’s Code of Conduct and core humanitarian principles. Recruitment includes references, criminal records self-declaration, and additional pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualification verification.
