Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Job Purpose:

The Logistics Advisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all supply chain, logistics, and support services for Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) Afghanistan, ensuring compliance with MdM policies, donor regulations (ECHO, GFFO, CDCS, etc.), and humanitarian standards. This role includes roving support to field offices (~50% of time) to strengthen capacity, harmonize practices, and ensure smooth delivery of health services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full supply chain cycle: procurement, warehousing, fleet, asset, and distribution management.

• Ensure all procurement follows MdM  Purchasing Procedures, donor rules, and compliance requirements.

• Develop and monitor procurement plans, framework agreements, and supplier prequalification processes.

• Supervise warehouse operations, stock reconciliation, and medical storage per WHO standards.

• Manage fleet operations including preventive maintenance, movement planning, and safety protocols.

• Conduct regular field visits (50% of time) to support and train logisticians, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance.

• Ensure procurement and logistics files are audit-ready, transparent, and aligned with donor standards.

• Prepare monthly logistics reports: procurement, stock, fleet, assets for Coordination and HQ.

• Lead emergency preparedness and contingency supply chain planning.

• Represent MdM in coordination platforms, logistics clusters, and supplier negotiations.

• Promote environmental sustainability and ethical procurement practices across the mission.

Field Support (Roving Role):

The Logistics Advisor will dedicate 50% of working time to field offices to:
• Coach and build capacity of field logisticians.
• Monitor compliance with MdM procedures and donor rules.
• Troubleshoot procurement, fleet, and warehouse challenges.
• Support field teams in preparing audit-ready procurement and stock documentation.
• Harmonize logistics systems and ensure consistency across all bases.

University degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or related field.

• At least 4–7 years’ experience in humanitarian logistics, with 2+ years in management roles.

• Proven knowledge of INGO logistics systems, donor rules (ECHO, GFFO, CDCS), and compliance frameworks.

• Experience in procurement, medical supply chain, and warehouse management.

• Strong leadership, training, and team-building skills.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and representation skills.

• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Dari/Pashto an asset.

• Willingness to travel regularly to insecure and remote areas (50% of time).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Commitment to MdM values, humanitarian principles, and anti-fraud standards.

• Strong planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in volatile contexts.

• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of Sphere, CHS, and humanitarian logistics standards.

The interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details to the following email – recruitment.afghanistan@medecinsdumonde.net – no later than the closing date.

The reference Roving Logistic Advisor must be stated in the application subject to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MDM-F does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

MDM-F does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.