SIMOON CV

Consultant, Supply Chain Specialist, The Pacific Region

Entreprise
NGO
Lieu
Gabon, Gabon
Contrat
CONSULTANCE
Publication
Publiée le 17 septembre 2026

Fourchette de salaire indicative : 475 000 - 950 000 XAF par mois

Description du poste

**THE FEDERATION** The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global healthcare provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. Led by a courageous and determined group of women, IPPF was founded in 1952 at the Third International Planned Parenthood Conference. Today, we are a movement of over 100 autonomous with a presence in over 140 countries. Since 2017, IPPF’s humanitarian program has been providing global assistance to populations in crisis. The role will work with both the humanitarian team and the development team from the Pacific regional offices. ## Localisation Currently, Pacific MAs receive their commodities and medical supplies through multiple channels. The primary source is the IPPF supply chain, which is supplemented by allocations from the Ministry of Health supply system, as well as additional procurement funded through other support mechanisms and donor funds. Despite these multiple sourcing channels, supply chain management including forecasting, inventory control, and timely distribution remains a significant operational challenge across most MAs in the Pacific region. Weak forecasting capacity often leads to either stockouts or overstocking of essential commodities, disrupting the continuity of service delivery. Limited warehousing infrastructure, inadequate logistics systems, and gaps in staff capacity further compound these difficulties, making it difficult for MAs to maintain a consistent and reliable supply of reproductive health commodities and medical materials. Strengthening supply chain systems, building staff competency in quantification and forecasting, and improving coordination between IPPF, Ministries of Health, and other partners are critical priorities to ensure that MAs can deliver uninterrupted, high-quality services to their clients. **JOB PURPOSE** - To develop a comprehensive supply chain management manual encompassing Inventory Control, Procedures and procurement management tools designed to support Member Associations in their operational functions. The manual should be simple to adapt and clear to the Member Associations where they would need to consider their own country contexts and any legalities. - Develop a simplified, user-friendly commodity forecasting tool accessible to both MA main clinics and all service delivery points, enabling consistent a...