Coordinator, Logistics and Supply Chain

About the role

The British Red Cross Coordinator, Logistics and Supply Chain will manage and coordinate logistics activities across Africa, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of supply chain support to National Societies and other Movement partners. The role supports strategic partnerships to enhance emergency responses and promotes locally led initiatives aligned with the British Red Cross’s priority investment areas.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics operations with National Societies, British Red Cross teams and other partners, designing and implementing effective supply chain solutions.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support emergency response, preparedness and Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) programming.
• Provide technical support and capacity building to partners, enhancing their logistics and supply chain management capabilities.
• Manage regionally based logistics roles, including recruitment, monitoring and performance appraisal.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, donor requirements and British Red Cross policies.

Required profile

• University degree in logistics and/or supply chain management.
• Extensive experience in humanitarian logistics in Africa, especially emergency response, disaster management and CVA programming.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and collaborate with National Societies, IFRC and other Movement partners.
• Strong knowledge of African logistics infrastructure, multimodal transport networks and border procedures.
• Familiarity with donor reporting, financial management and compliance standards.

Required skills

• Use of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Data analysis to optimise logistics operations and reduce costs.
• Risk management strategies for humanitarian supply chains.
• Budgeting, cost control and financial analysis in humanitarian settings.
• Digital communication, digital content creation, digital safety & security, data literacy and problem solving with technology, including responsible AI use.