Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda: (Deadline 21 May 2026)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position:Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics
Type of contract:Fixed term
Working location:National Office
Supervisor:Deputy National Director for Operations
Deadline: 21st May,2026
Context of the position
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent member association affiliated to the SOS Federation. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda leverages existing community resources to strengthen quality childcare and protection through a holistic continuum of care tailored to orphans, vulnerable children, and their families. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda actively advocates for the promotion of childcare and child protection. In Rwanda, SOS Children’s Villages operate in four locations based in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe Districts. In order to further fulfil the above-mentioned responsibilities, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is seeking for a competent Senior Manager for Procurement and Logistics
Mission/Purpose of the Position
To safeguard the organisation’s operational integrity by ensuring every Rwandan Franc spent on goods and services is compliant, competitive, and contributes to programme outcomes. The Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics leads SOS Rwanda’s Supply Chain Department — overseeing all aspects of procurement planning, vendor management, asset management, logistics, and inventory control.
The role ensures procurement processes are compliant with SOS Rwanda policies, donor requirements, and Rwanda’s regulatory framework, while supporting timely and cost-effective
programme delivery. The position is the strategic counterpart to finance — providing the operational supply backbone that enables SOS Rwanda’s programmes to function.
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Key Responsibilities A. Procurement Strategy and Governance
B. Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
C. Logistics, Fleet, Asset Management and Inventory
D. Donor Compliance, Audit and Risk Management
E. Capacity Building and Systems Development
F. Data Protection Policy Awareness and Compliance Work in collaboration with HR, Strategic Planning & MEAL, FDC and other departments to facilitate all staff to be aware of data protection policy and its implementation to ensure; At all times the personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS CV beneficiaries and their families as well as SOS co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing SOS-Kinder Dorf International data protection rules and regulations. |
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Master’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- PMP or logistics management certification is an additional advantage.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement and logistics management experience; 4+ years in senior management.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement for donor-funded programs.
- Proven experience with ERP procurement modules and digital supply chain management tools.
- Experience establishing supply chain functions or leading significant procurement reform in an INGO context.
- Knowledge of Rwanda’s procurement regulatory framework is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Donor Compliance and grant procurement regulations (EU, USAID, UN standards).
- Contract Management, negotiation, and vendor relations.
- Logistics operations, fleet management, and asset management.
- Data management, spend analytics, and SCM KPI reporting.
- High standards of integrity, transparency, and professional ethics.
- Strong leadership, team management, and capacity building skills.
- Fluent English; Kinyarwanda and/or French is an advantage.
- Commitment to SOS values, child protection, and ethical leadership.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application including application letter, CV with three traceable referees, ID and copies of education qualification) to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found via the following LINK not later than the 21st May, 2026. at 5:00 pm.
N.B: Please mention in the subject of your e-mail the name of the position applied for “Senior Manager, Procurement and Logistics”.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that online forms that are not fully and accurately completed may not be considered during the shortlisting process
“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda/ International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”.
Done at Kigali on 12th May,2026
Jean Bosco KWIZERA
National Director
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