Trócaire is an international NGO committed to addressing the root causes of poverty, injustice and human suffering, working with local partners across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The Supply Chain & Logistics Assistant supports the Somalia Country Programme's supply chain and logistics functions under the Operations Department. Based at the Global Support Office in Nairobi, with regular travel to field locations in Somalia, the role reports to the Country Director with a dotted line to the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager and has no line management responsibility.
Key responsibilities: Procurement - develop and consolidate procurement plans, support supplier prequalification, manage the supplier register, prepare RFQs/RFPs/RFTs and bid matrices, draft purchase orders and contracts, maintain contract tracking registers, conduct market surveys and supplier performance evaluations, and liaise with suppliers. Logistics - support implementation of supply chain and logistics policies, ensure supplies and construction/rehabilitation comply with regulations and Trócaire policies, monitor transport contracts, and conduct field compliance visits. Assets - draft and manage lease and equipment/service contracts and maintain rehabilitation files. Warehouse & Stock Management - oversee receipt, storage and safe transportation of goods to Gedo, Somalia, and track supplies through to distribution. Shipping, Clearing & Forwarding - coordinate and track air and road cargo dispatches and follow up with transporters and clearing agents.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management from a recognised university in Kenya (essential); CIPS Diploma, LLA Humanitarian Logistics and MEDLOG certifications are an advantage. Proven procurement and logistics experience with an INGO, Red Cross/Red Crescent and/or UN agencies; background in procurement planning, supplier management, contract administration, warehousing and fleet coordination; understanding of donor regulations (BHA, CFGB, FCDO, ECHO); MS Office proficiency; fluency in English (Somali an advantage); understanding of the Somalia/Gedo operational context; commitment to safeguarding standards.
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months with possibility of extension. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Closing Date: 20th October 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send a copy of your CV and covering letter through the Workable application link: https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/E87500F162/apply/