Trócaire is an international NGO addressing the root causes of poverty, injustice and human suffering, delivering humanitarian assistance and long-term development support in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Within the Somalia Programme, the Logistics unit sits under the Operations Department and ensures programme supplies and services (nutrition, medical and WASH) reach communities efficiently and on time, managing transport, warehousing, fleet operations and cross-border shipments from Kenya into Somalia.
The Supply Chain & Logistics Officer reports to the Country Director (dotted line to the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager), has no direct line management responsibility, and travels regularly to field locations in Somalia. Duty station: Global Support Office, Nairobi. Fixed-term contract of 12 months with possibility of extension.
Key responsibilities:
- Procurement: issue RFQs, RFPs and RFTs; prepare bid analyses for the procurement committee; vet suppliers; prepare POs and contracts; track orders to delivery; monitor supplier performance; prepare payment requests; maintain documentation trails and support local market analyses and pre-approved supplier lists.
- Logistics coordination and transportation: arrange transport and customs clearance of goods destined for Somalia, prepare border-crossing and customs documentation, and ensure adequate insurance for goods in transit.
- Inventory and asset management: maintain the Fixed Assets Register and stock records (PIMS), organise Nairobi warehouse facilities and support full stock counts.
- Fleet and vehicle management: oversee Trócaire-owned and rented vehicles, including usage, maintenance, fuel consumption, logbooks and rental contracts.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent; professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CIPS, CHPP, CPSM); minimum 3 years of hands-on procurement and logistics experience, preferably in an INGO; experience in emergencies or fragile settings; knowledge of donor compliance and international procurement standards; proficiency with procurement/inventory software and Microsoft Office; fluent English; willingness to travel frequently to field locations in Somalia. Desirable: knowledge of Somalia and the Gedo region.
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/6BD1764C5D/apply/