Supply Chain Coordinator

• Job TitleSupply Chain Coordinator
• OrganisationInternational Rescue Committee (IRC) Uganda
• Reports ToSenior Field Management Coordinator
• LocationKampala, Uganda (Security Level 2)
• SupervisesSupply Chain Manager, Construction Consultant, Construction Engineer, Transport Manager, Supply Chain Officer, Supply Chain Systems Officer
• Experience8 years (3 at similar level)
• DeadlineMonday, 30 November 2026

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, it works in more than 40 countries.

IRC registered in Uganda in 1998 and runs health, protection, women’s protection and empowerment, economic recovery and education programmes, with a head office in Kampala and field offices serving refugee settlements and host communities.

The Supply Chain Coordinator is accountable for the design, planning, execution and monitoring of supply chain activities at country level, covering planning, procurement, inventory, construction, property and assets, and fleet.

The role works with Programs and Finance to keep operational systems integrated and internal controls strong with minimum bureaucracy.

Planning and Procurement

• Prepare consolidated annual procurement plans and the country sourcing strategy for active and pipeline grants.
• Take part in project cycle meetings so supply chain issues are resolved early.
• Ensure compliance with IRC and donor procurement policies and timely contract execution.
• Lead market surveys, manage master agreements and RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiate high-spend categories.
• Spot fraud and corruption red flags and review supply chain KPIs.

Inventory, Assets, Fleet and Pharma

• Manage warehouses and inventory, including drugs, cold chain, buffer stock and food commodities.
• Run asset needs assessments, maintenance, spot-checks and disposal.
• Oversee fleet policies, vehicle legal status, movement plans, fuel and maintenance analysis.
• Ensure pharmaceutical forecasts, tracking tools and quality assurance for health projects.

Construction, Compliance and Team

• Supervise construction consultants and engineers, BoQ approvals and safety compliance.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement audit corrective action plans and segregation of duties.
• Recruit, supervise, appraise and develop supply chain staff across field offices.
• Represent IRC in logistics clusters and inter-agency meetings.

Education

• Master’s degree in Procurement and Logistics or a relevant field.
• Advanced professional certification in supply chain or emergency response management is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 8 years of progressive supply chain experience, 3 at a similar level.
• At least 5 years of people management, including dispersed teams in complex or emergency settings.
• Experience in an ERP environment and with data analysis.
• Ability to develop and roll out supply chain policy and SOPs.
• Experience with a diverse donor portfolio and donor guidelines.
• Fluent English and ability to travel to remote field offices.

Technical Skills

• Procurement: Sourcing, tenders and contracts.
• Inventory and pharma: Warehousing and cold chain.
• Fleet and assets: Policies, tracking and disposal.
• ERP and data: Systems and KPI analysis.

Soft Skills

• Leadership: Leading multi-site teams.
• Influence: Collaborating across a matrix.
• Resilience: Working in hardship and tight deadlines.
• Coaching: Training and mentoring staff.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Country-level leadership at a top humanitarian NGO.
• Full supply chain scope, from pharma to construction.
• Large team across field offices.
• Kampala-based with field travel.
• Peak role in procurement and logistics jobs in Uganda.

Apply online through IRC’s careers portal by Monday, 30 November 2026. All IRC staff must follow the IRC Way standards on integrity, service, equality and accountability. See more NGO jobs in Uganda and jobs in Kampala.

• Show the size of budgets and teams you managed.
• Name the ERP systems you have used.
• Highlight donor compliance (USAID, ECHO, UN).
• Mention pharma or cold chain experience if you have it.
• Apply early: IRC may close before the date.