Be instrumental in the planning, implementation, and support of the system. The project manager will work with the partner NGO, the headquarter team & countries to successfully prepare & deploy the tool.

MEDAIR is implementing a web-based Supply Chain system across all locations starting in 2019. The real-time system will give more visibility and controls of daily operations. The Logistics department leads the overall project roll- out (in partnership with IT). The project manager will lead the planning, execution & monitoring of the implementation in a relationship with our partner NGO.

Medair Global Support Office, Ecublens, Switzerland. Up to 20% field visits.

• Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, can apply.
• For more senior / technical roles, some other nationalities may be eligible to apply.

February 2019. Full time, 12-18 month minimum, renewable.

Responsibility

• Project Management expert & extensive supply chain knowledge.
• Experience in digitization with great affinity for the technical side.
• Previous experience in the implementation of IT systems.
• End-to-End Leadership of large-scale projects (A-Z).
• Responsibility for all stages and facets of the project lifecycle.
• Full responsibility for project deliverables, progression reporting and budgeting.
• Stakeholder management.
• Collaborations with project management team across the world to deliver complex large-scale projects.
• Leadership of project team.
• Client advisory and leadership.
• Working technically, strategically and in an innovative name to deliver one of a kind projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English (other languages are a benefit).

Team Spiritual Life

• Reflect the values of Medair with staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
• Work and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
• Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification(s) in supply chain a plus.
• Project Management certification (ie PMP).
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• Strong working knowledge of French (spoken and written) is an asset.

• Minimum five years related experience, with at least two years international experience required. Demonstrated experience implementing and/or supporting Supply chain IT implementation.
• Experience with an international development organization preferred.
• Experience with Finance and Supply Chain business processes within Non- Governmental Organizations preferred.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel across various time zones (i.e. Africa, Asia, US).
• Basically Supply chain software understanding of configuration.
• High project management & communication skills to work on cross functional role.