Supply Chain Team Leader

About the Position

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement-affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently employing over 800 staff in Ukraine and implementing emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Supply Chain Team Leader in Barvinkove.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee procurement and tender processes at Base level, ensuring compliance with DRC procedures, Ukrainian legislation, and donor requirements.
• Ensure effective supplier and contractor management, including supplier portfolio development, contract management, and maintaining professional relationships.
• Ensure proper procurement documentation, e-filing, and reporting, including complete and audit-compliant records of procurement and tender processes.
• Coordinate supply chain operations at Base level, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering goods.
• Manage warehouse and stock operations, ensuring accurate inventory records, proper storage, stock movements, physical inventory control, and disposal procedures.
• Ensure effective fixed assets and equipment management, including tagging, registration, issuance, return, tracking, physical verification, and disposal.
• Oversee fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, utilization, driver management, scheduling, registration, insurance, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Manage fuel and generator operations, monitoring fuel consumption, generator performance, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure timely and appropriate response to fleet incidents and emergencies, including accidents, breakdowns, and other vehicle-related incidents, in line with DRC procedures.
• Prepare and submit supply chain, procurement, fleet, asset, and inventory reports and analysis, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Lead and manage the Supply Chain team, including recruitment, performance management, staff development, training, and capacity building.
• Ensure compliance, transparency, cost efficiency, and anti-corruption standards across all Supply Chain activities, and provide effective logistics support to programs throughout the program cycle.

Requirements

Required

• Diploma or relevant certification in Supply Chain Management, Foreign economic activity, Logistics, or related field.
• Familiarity with procurement and logistics principles and processes.
• Basic understanding of inventory management practices.
• Fluency in Ukrainian.
• Confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Desirable

• English will be an advantage.

We Offer

• Contract length: 3-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
• Band: G-manager.
• Designation of Duty Station: Barvinkove.
• Start date: October/November 2026.
• Salary: Starting from EUR 2,373 gross per month (depending on experience and qualifications).

About the Company

Founded in 1956, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Application Process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Applications are open only to Ukrainian citizens, both men and women.

Closing date for applications: 13th October 2026.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select a candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

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