- Job number: SRH06372
- Status: Employee
- Area of expertise: Logistics
- Position: Missions
- Country: Syria
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 01/10/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 Months - with possibility to extend
Location: Syria - DamascusSOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams โ 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
Solidaritรฉs International operates in Syria since 2013 with a very diversified programs portfolio in Hassake & Raqqa (NES), Aleppo and Idlieb (NWS) governorates. To achieve its humanitarian objectives the mission employs 350 staffs and developed meaningful partnerships with international and local NGOs.
In NES, SI is one of the leading agencies in the WASH sector, responding to emergencies, protracted situations and recovery needs. The strategy is complemented with a significant FSL component, addressing market rehabilitations, business development and agriculture.
In NWS, SI operates in Idleb and Nothern-Aleppo with large WASH programs, with a focus in camps settings for IDP populations, and rehabilitation programs, especially after the earthquake. SI also responds to new emergencies, including regular displacements, natural disasters and epidemics.
SI is also heavily involved in humanitarian coordination, both at strategic and technical level with relevant fora and stakeholders, including key donors.
Since regime's change, SI is redefining it operational model as well as well as its geographical scope and programmatic priorities. The organizational set up is being deeply reviewed with a Damascus-based coordination office, the reshaping of the base level structure. Assessments are being carried out in new areas including rural Damascus, South, Aleppo and Hama and new partnerships are being envisioned. This is to ensure relevance and efficiency, maximize impact through secured access and more generally ensuring the mission remains fit for purpose in a quickly evolving environment. And this on-going transformation will be at the core of the new CD responsibilities.
About the job
OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION:
The Deputy Supply Coordinator supports the Log/Supply Coordinator in overseeing the missionโs procurement and supply activities. They are responsible for capitalizing all information related to procurement and supply processes, ensuring consistency and compliance. Additionally, they supervise and train supply staff on all relevant procedures to strengthen team capacity. In the absence of the Supply Coordinator, the Deputy assumes full responsibility for the roleโs functions, ensuring continuity of operations.
LIST OF MAIN TASKS:
He supervised order handling for the mission and the implementation of the procurement process.
- Participate in the analysis of the purchasing environment at the national and regional level in close collaboration with the Supply coordinator.
Monitoring shipments
Give full support to the Supply Coordinator in monitoring national and international shipments linked to base purchases. Oversee the customs clearance procedures and customs clearance of imported material with close cooperation with the SI Logisticians in Erbil, Amman and Gaziantep and with NWS and NES Log Managers.Human resource management
Appraise personnel under direct supervision. Upon request from the Log/Supply Coordinator, organize training workshops related to procurement and purchase procedures. Support supply supervisor and officer/s with their tasks and objectives.Reporting/capitalization
Update validation FU weekly. Ensure that price and supplier files are compiled and regularly updated. Participate in base meetings related to supply. Represent Solidarites International when required and/or delegated to do so with suppliers and local authorities. Ensure that all supply documents and SoP are properly archived on Sharepoint. Participate in the preparation of hard archives shipment to HQ.Your profile
Education & Experience
Bachelorโs degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
+5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector (INGOs)
+3 years in a similar position
Technical Skills
Solid expertise in procurement and supply chain management, including tenders, framework agreements, and compliance with donor rules
Strong understanding of customs procedures, import/export regulations, and tax exemptions
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., LINK) and supply documentation management
Experience coordinating multi-base procurement operations
Ability to conduct market assessments and supplier evaluations at national and regional levels
Skilled in managing international and national shipments and supporting customs clearance
Capable of training and supervising supply staff, and ensuring proper archiving and reporting
Transversal Skills
Strong leadership and team management skills, including appraisals and capacity building
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
High attention to detail, procedural compliance, and documentation accuracy
Adaptability and coordination in complex, multi-base humanitarian environments
Integrity, discretion, and accountability in handling sensitive supply operations
Frequent travels to field offices
Languages
Arabic: Fluent
English: Fluent
SI will offer you
SI will offer a monthly salary of 2,070 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Application process
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidaritรฉs International est un employeur รฉquitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rรฉtribution quelconque en vue de participer ร un processus de recrutement.
Solidaritรฉs International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse โ all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights โ that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidaritรฉs International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.