Strategic Planning and Projects Management Coordinator

The Strategic Planning and Projects Management Coordinator leads the strategic planning and project management office function for the Supply Chain department of the Operational Centre Brussels and the joint Supply ecosystem with Ubuntu Operational Directorate. The role supports alignment of priorities, strategic initiatives, and budgeting cycles to ensure coherence and sustainability across Supply Chain activities within MSF.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain contribution to MSF's strategic planning cycles
• Ensure that strategic ambitions from countries of operation, Operational Centre Brussels, Ubuntu Centre, the European Supply Chain Centre and the Supply Chain department are translated into and integrated within Supply Chain roadmaps
• Monitor the implementation of strategic priorities and ensure alignment between departmental objectives and organizational ambitions
• Lead the Supply Chain Project Management Office (PMO) and set project/scrum management standards across the department
• Monitor initiative prioritization, interdependencies, risks and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of value
• Coach and support Supply Chain staff involved in project delivery, using both agile and waterfall methodologies
• Promote effective change management practices across projects and initiatives
• Lead the Supply Chain budgeting and prioritization process at headquarters
• Capture priorities from countries of operation and ensure alignment with departmental ambitions
• Provide the Supply Chain Management Team with the information required to assess priorities and arbitrate trade-offs where necessary
• Develop and maintain portfolio performance and strategy analytics
• Provide timely and reliable qualitative and quantitative insights to support governance and decision-making bodies, including to the Supply Chain Management Team
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to support strategic objectives
• Act as the focal point for Supply Chain participation in selected inter-operational directorate initiatives
• Contribute to the negotiation and formalization of collaborative agreements and partnerships, such as the Ubuntu Common Supply Chain Ecosystem
• Represent Supply Chain interests in selected cross-organizational strategic discussions and working groups
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a framework for multi-year strategic planning in countries of operation
• Ensure strategic coherence across countries of operation and facilitate the integration of operational priorities into departmental planning cycles
• Support the implementation of change management strategies within the Supply Chain department and countries of operation
• Facilitate the adoption of new ways of working, processes and organizational changes
• Contribute to transformation initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness and sustainability of Supply Chain operations

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in program/portfolio management, ideally using waterfall and agile methodologies and within an international environment
• An advanced certification in program, portfolio or project management is a strong asset
• Proven experience in change management is a strong asset
• Relevant certification in change management is an asset
• Experience in humanitarian settings is a strong asset
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Strategy, or a related field is an asset
• Experience in developing and implementing complex supply chain strategies is an asset
• Strong analytical and strategic skills
• Ability to apply systems thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organizational change leadership capabilities
• Proven ability to influence and drive change in complex environments
• Strong facilitation skills
• Cross cultural awareness and ability to work in multicultural environments
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken, is mandatory
• French is a strong asset, other languages (Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) are an asset

Skills

• Programme Management
• Portfolio Management
• Project Management
• Waterfall Methodologies
• Agile Methodologies
• Change Management
• Humanitarian Experience
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Systems Thinking
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Negotiation
• Organizational Change
• Facilitation Skills
• Cultural Awareness
• English Language Proficiency
• French Proficiency

Languages

English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese