Logistics Manager for Medications and Nutritional Supplies

About the role

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is recruiting a Logistics Manager for Medications and Nutritional Supplies in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role covers the end-to-end management of medications, nutritional commodities and related supplies for a 2-year nutrition project aimed at reducing chronic malnutrition among children under two and improving nutrition outcomes for pregnant and lactating women. Hiring depends on a signed award and donor approval, and Congolese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Forecast commodity needs across project health zones and coordinate procurement with headquarters and suppliers in line with IMA World Health's procurement policies.
• Track orders from customs clearance through final delivery and ensure compliance with national (DRC) regulations and international standards.
• Oversee quantification, assembly, packaging, quality assurance, storage, inventory management and traceability of commodities.
• Provide donors and Provincial Health Divisions with details on contents, dosage, packaging and expiration dates.
• Coordinate with the Nutrition Specialist the secure and cost-effective distribution of supplies to project sites.
• Support technical implementation, including inputs to workplans, budgets, reporting and monitoring and evaluation.
• Manage documentation, contribute to quarterly portfolio reviews and program reviews, and help identify grant opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, health care logistics, nutrition, public health or an equivalent field; master's desired.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in logistics management of healthcare products and nutritional supplements.
• Demonstrated experience in needs assessment, procurement planning, storage, distribution and consumption tracking.
• Experience managing terms and conditions and working with international donors (e.g., World Bank, US State Department, FCDO).
• Strong relationships with host-country counterparts and NGOs, and experience with US-based and international partners.
• Ability to travel to remote health zones in the DRC (Ilebo, Luebo, Bulape, Mweka, Ndjoko Mpunda, Mutena, Kakenge).

Required skills

• Stock management, inventory, traceability and FEFO principles.
• Knowledge of PCIMA inputs (ATPE, F-75, F-100, ReSoMal, vitamin A, FAF, MNP, deworming products).
• International donor funding mechanisms and procurement best practices.
• French and English, verbal and written; Office 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint); Salesforce a plus.