Supply Chain Consultant

About The CTG Talent Roster:

The CTG Talent Roster is a pre-vetted talent pool designed to support rapid deployment when suitable assignments arise with development, humanitarian, government, and institutional partners. Joining the roster is not an immediate job offer. Candidates who successfully complete screening may be contacted for future opportunities that match their expertise, availability, mobility preferences, and commercial expectations.

Roster membership is typically valid for up to three (3) years and may be renewed based on continued relevance of experience, candidate availability, performance feedback, and programme demand. Rostered candidates may be considered for short-term, long-term, on-site, hybrid, or advisory assignments across multiple regions, including the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and other locations, depending on project needs.

Purpose of the Role:

The Supply Chain Consultant will provide technical and operational oversight for the installation, commissioning, and handover of field infrastructure support for emergency health preparedness and response activities. The consultant will ensure that all installation activities are completed according to approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines, while coordinating with contractors, manufacturers, government counterparts, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project management and technical oversight for the installation, commissioning, and handover of field hospital facilities.
• Develop and implement installation work plans, ensuring activities are completed on time and in accordance with approved technical specifications and quality standards.
• Supervise contractors and monitor site preparation, installation progress, in compliance with approved layouts.
• Coordinate the deployment and utilization of installation equipment, including forklifts, trucks, and other machinery.
• Liaise with engineers and technical specialists to address technical requirements and resolve installation issues.
• Coordinate activities among contractors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Monitor project risks, provide progress updates, and maintain relevant project documentation
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and final handover of completed facilities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Deliverables

• Approved installation and operational work plan with periodic progress reports.
• Successful installation, commissioning, and acceptance of facilities.
• Final handover of operational facilities to the designated national authority.

Education

• University degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Experience supporting the installation or deployment of field hospitals, emergency infrastructure, or humanitarian response assets is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering, infrastructure, logistics, or construction projects in complex operational environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and government counterparts.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work programmes, manage resources, and monitor project performance.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and under challenging field conditions.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Previous Ebola, Marburg, cholera, COVID-19, mpox or other infectious disease outbreak experience.
• Experience in the Middle-east, Africa, Asia or neighbouring / regionally relevant countries.
• Previous work with Ministries of Health, WHO, UNICEF, IOM, MSF, IFRC / Red Cross / Red Crescent, Africa CDC, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs or emergency response mechanisms.
• Experience in complex, remote, insecure or conflict-affected environments.
• Experience working with affected communities in sensitive public health or humanitarian contexts.
• Previous emergency deployment experience.

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