Senior Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain SME

Dexis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of State program focused on humanitarian assistance. Based in the Washington, DC area, this role involves designing methodologies to assess procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution in complex environments and coordinating with MEL, TPM, and financial verification teams.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor field teams, prepare reports for U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in humanitarian logistics or related functions.
• Experience with USAID's BHA, PRM, DHR, or predecessor offices within the past 3 years.
• Deep familiarity with delivery of U.S. federal humanitarian assistance and disaster programming.
• Experience overseeing supply chains including procurement, warehousing, transportation, and inventory tracking.
• Experience conducting supply chain assessments, audits, or compliance reviews in humanitarian programs.
• Experience operating in conflict or crisis environments.
• Familiarity with UN/NGO/government humanitarian standards and best practices.
• Strong writing and communication for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on humanitarian supply chain assessments and TPM activities.
• Design methodologies for procurement, warehousing, transport, inventory, and last-mile delivery.
• Evaluate efficiency and accountability of humanitarian supply chains in high-risk environments.
• Support financial and commodity verification to ensure aid reach beneficiaries.
• Assess risks like diversion, fraud, or losses and propose mitigations.
• Review logistics information systems and warehouse operations for compliance.
• Contribute to monitoring studies, rapid assessments, and program reviews.
• Develop technical reports, findings, and presentations for USG clients.
• Mentor field teams on monitoring methodologies and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with MEL, TPM, and sector specialists for integrated deliverables.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of State program focused on humanitarian assistance. Based in the Washington, DC area, this role involves designing methodologies to assess procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution in complex environments and coordinating with MEL, TPM, and financial verification teams.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor field teams, prepare reports for U.S.