Senior Humanitarian Supply Chain Specialist

Dexis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

HRA employer-funded

Life and disability insurance

EAP and wellness resources

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of State humanitarian program in Washington, DC. The role involves designing assessment methodologies, monitoring supply chains, and providing technical guidance across procurement, warehousing, and distribution in crisis environments.

Travel internationally is required. The candidate will mentor field teams, collaborate with MEL and financial verification teams, and deliver high-quality reports to

Qualifications

• The position requires at least 10 years in humanitarian logistics or related functions.
• Experience with USAID BHA, DOS PRM/DHR within the last 3 years is required.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. federal humanitarian assistance delivery and crisis programming.
• Experience overseeing procurement, warehousing, transport, and commodity tracking in humanitarian programs.
• Experience conducting logistics audits, TPM, or compliance reviews in humanitarian or development programs.
• Ability to operate in conflict or post-conflict environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on humanitarian supply chain assessments and TPM activities.
• Design methodologies to assess procurement, warehousing, transport, and last-mile delivery.
• Evaluate efficiency, integrity, and accountability of supply chains in high-risk settings.
• Support verification activities to ensure commodities reach beneficiaries.
• Identify risks like diversion, fraud, and inventory losses and recommend mitigations.
• Review logistics systems and ensure compliance with client requirements and best practices.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and rapid assessments with stakeholders.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for U.S. Government clients.
• Mentor field teams and guide quality assurance and data interpretation.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement oversight

Logistics management

Warehousing and inventory

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication with senior stakeholders

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Development, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of State humanitarian program in Washington, DC. The role involves designing assessment methodologies, monitoring supply chains, and providing technical guidance across procurement, warehousing, and distribution in crisis environments.

Travel internationally is required. The candidate will mentor field teams, collaborate with MEL and financial verification teams, and deliver high-quality reports to