Overview

SOS Children's Villages Rwanda is recruiting a Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics to lead its national supply chain and procurement operations. This is a senior leadership opportunity designed for experienced procurement and logistics professionals with strong expertise in strategic sourcing, donor compliance, supply chain governance, logistics management, and operational leadership within international NGO or development environments.

SOS Children’s Villages International is a global non-governmental organization operating in more than 135 countries worldwide and focused on child protection, family strengthening, and care for vulnerable children. In Rwanda, the organization operates programmes in:

• Gasabo
• Gicumbi
• Kayonza
• Nyamagabe

The selected candidate will lead the organization’s Supply Chain Department and oversee procurement planning, vendor management, logistics, fleet operations, asset management, inventory systems, and donor compliance activities.

The role serves as a strategic operational counterpart to the finance function, ensuring that procurement and logistics systems support effective programme delivery while maintaining transparency, accountability, and compliance with organizational and donor standards.

This opportunity may particularly interest professionals working in:

• Procurement and supply chain management
• NGO logistics operations
• Donor-funded programme management
• Contract and vendor management
• Fleet and asset management
• International development operations

For candidates searching for senior procurement jobs in Rwanda, NGO supply chain leadership roles, donor compliance careers, or logistics management opportunities, this position offers strategic leadership exposure within a globally recognized humanitarian organization.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Efficient procurement and logistics systems are essential for ensuring that humanitarian and development programmes deliver services effectively, transparently, and sustainably.

The Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics role is critical because it helps ensure:

• Responsible use of donor and organizational funds
• Timely delivery of programme resources
• Compliance with donor and regulatory standards
• Strong internal controls and accountability
• Operational continuity across programme sites

Within organizations such as SOS Children's Villages Rwanda, supply chain systems directly support child protection programmes, community interventions, and humanitarian operations.

This opportunity offers valuable exposure to:

• Strategic procurement leadership
• Donor-funded procurement systems
• ERP and digital supply chain systems
• Vendor and contract management
• Fleet and logistics operations
• Risk management and audit readiness

The role also involves collaboration with:

• Finance departments
• Programme managers
• Internal auditors
• Donor-funded project teams
• Regional and global procurement advisors

Another important aspect of this role is its contribution to operational transparency and ethical procurement practices within a child-focused international NGO environment.

Professionals working in this field gain practical experience in balancing:

• Compliance requirements
• Programme implementation needs
• Cost-efficiency
• Operational risk management
• Strategic sourcing initiatives

For professionals pursuing long-term careers in NGO operations, humanitarian logistics, strategic procurement, or international development management, this position provides highly valuable leadership experience.

Application Tips

Candidates applying for senior procurement and logistics leadership roles should focus on demonstrating strategic supply chain management expertise, donor compliance experience, and operational leadership capability.

Highlight Procurement Leadership Experience

Your CV should clearly demonstrate experience involving:

• Procurement strategy development
• Supply chain governance
• Strategic sourcing
• Contract negotiation
• Procurement reform initiatives
• Logistics management

Senior-level leadership experience is essential.

Showcase Donor Compliance Experience

Strong candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:

• EU procurement standards
• USAID procurement regulations
• UN procurement frameworks
• Grant-funded procurement systems

Donor compliance expertise is highly valued in international NGO environments.

Demonstrate ERP & Digital Systems Knowledge

Applicants should clearly mention experience involving:

• ERP procurement modules
• Digital supply chain systems
• E-procurement tools
• Procurement analytics and reporting systems

Emphasize Team Leadership & Capacity Building

The role includes supervision and mentorship responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Team management experience
• Staff coaching and development
• Training facilitation capability
• Cross-functional coordination skills

Tailor the Cover Letter Strategically

A strong cover letter should explain:

• Leadership philosophy
• NGO procurement experience
• Commitment to transparency and accountability
• Experience managing complex supply chain systems 

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics will oversee strategic procurement, logistics operations, compliance systems, and supply chain governance.

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Develop and improve procurement policies and procedures
• Coordinate annual and project-level procurement planning
• Ensure alignment between procurement, programme implementation, and budgets
• Lead procurement committee processes and ensure transparency

Strong governance systems support accountability and operational efficiency.

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead sourcing strategies for high-spend categories
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and framework agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance
• Maintain supplier databases and contract registries

Strategic sourcing helps maximize value-for-money and service quality.

Logistics, Fleet & Asset Management

• Oversee transportation, storage, and distribution systems
• Manage organizational vehicle fleet operations
• Maintain asset registers and inventory systems
• Conduct regular physical inventory and asset verification exercises

Efficient logistics systems support programme implementation across all locations.

Donor Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with donor procurement regulations
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Implement internal controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement
• Develop procurement KPI dashboards and management reports

Compliance and risk management are central to donor-funded operations.

Capacity Building & Systems Development

• Train and mentor procurement and logistics staff
• Support digitalization of procurement systems
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain Department

Capacity building strengthens operational sustainability and institutional performance.

Data Protection & Confidentiality

• Ensure compliance with SOS data protection standards
• Protect confidential information related to:
  • Beneficiaries
  • Staff
  • Donors
  • Sponsors 

Requirements

Education

Applicants must possess:

• Master’s degree in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement
  • Business Administration
  • Logistics
  • Or related field

Additional Certifications

The following are considered advantages:

• PMP certification
• Logistics management certification

Professional Experience

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement and logistics management experience
• At least 4 years in senior management roles

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience managing donor-funded procurement systems
• Experience with ERP and digital procurement systems
• Experience leading procurement reform initiatives within INGOs

Knowledge of Rwanda’s procurement framework is considered advantageous.

Technical Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strategic procurement expertise
• Contract negotiation skills
• Vendor management capability
• Logistics and fleet management knowledge
• Inventory and asset management experience
• Data analytics and KPI reporting skills

Language Skills

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Fluency in English

Kinyarwanda and/or French are considered advantages.

Core Competencies

The organization is seeking candidates with:

• Leadership and management capability
• Integrity and transparency
• Ethical decision-making
• Team development skills
• Strong communication ability
• Commitment to child safeguarding principles

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three traceable referees
• Copy of National ID
• Copies of academic qualifications

Submission Email

sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org

Required Email Subject

“Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics”

Additional Requirement

Applicants must also complete the organization’s online application form through the official application link referenced in the original announcement.

Application Deadline

21 May 2026 at 5:00 PM

Important Notes

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Incomplete online forms may not be considered
• SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda maintains strict child safeguarding and zero-tolerance policies regarding harassment, exploitation, and abuse