Head of Logistics

About the role

MSF Eastern Africa is looking for a Head of Logistics to provide strategic leadership and coordinated oversight of its Procurement and Facilities units through the Procurement Team Leader and Facilities Manager. The role strengthens service quality, value for money, business continuity and collaboration across MSF EA, hosted entities and the Movement, and leads strategy, planning, budgets, governance, performance, coordination, delegation and risk escalation. It is accountable to the Deputy General Director.

Key responsibilities

• Translate the regional strategic plan into an integrated logistics and procurement strategy, workplan, budget, service standards and performance indicators.
• Advise the Deputy General Director and management on procurement, facilities, workplace services, assets, logistics, risks and resource priorities.
• Oversee procurement governance: major procurements, sourcing, tendering, contracting, supplier management, purchasing and analytics, ensuring transparent, fair and competitive processes.
• Oversee facilities, workplace services and the fleet, including preventive maintenance, space planning, leases, fit-outs, utilities and workplace equipment.
• Manage assets and inventory across the organization, including fleet lifecycle management, and maintain accurate records and warranties.
• Maintain risk registers, ensure compliance with data protection, occupational safety and environmental obligations, and oversee outsourced maintenance and fleet service providers.
• Lead the unit's budget, capital replacement plans, performance indicators and audit responses, and report regularly to management.
• Lead planning, coaching and mentorship of the Procurement and Facilities units, and build inclusive, safe working environments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, procurement, business administration, facilities management, engineering or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain, facilities or corporate support services, including at least 3 years leading managers or multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional fluency in English; knowledge of French or another language used in the MSF movement is an asset.
• Experience in an international, humanitarian, health, non-profit or matrix organization is strongly desirable; prior MSF experience is an advantage but not essential.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of procurement and supply-chain principles, contract and supplier management, asset lifecycle controls, budgeting, risk management and business continuity.
• Familiarity with Kenyan procurement, contracting, occupational safety, environmental, employment and data-protection requirements; familiarity with international humanitarian standards is an advantage.
• Strong digital literacy, including procurement/ERP systems, contract and asset registers, data analysis and performance dashboards.
• Recognized professional certification or membership in procurement, supply chain, logistics, facilities or contract management is strongly desirable.