{"id":3339011,"url":"https://alion.io/job/troped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola","title":"Operational Logistics Advisor (OLA)","company":{"id":2042632,"name":"tropEd","domain":"troped.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/troped","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Netherlands"],"countries":["NL"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":112000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":41},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Power BI","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-26","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T09:57:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.\nWe provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.\nPeople are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees.We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they intersect together.\nWith immediate effect, our Logistics department is looking for an Operational Logistics Advisor (OLA) Based in Amsterdam\nYou play a pivotal role in managing and supporting Logistics Coordinators across country programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams at the HQ level. As an OLA, your primary focus is providing logistics management to operations and contributing to the organisational emergency response priorities.\nThis role includes organizing specialized assistance from the Field Support Unit (FSU), adapting policies and procedures to local contexts, and offering guidance to uphold high standards in logistics, safety, and technical operations. You validate HQ trip reports and ensure seamless alignment between field operations and HQ strategies.\nIn this position, you will develop and implement mission-specific logistics strategies, provide expert advice, and mentor Logistics Coordinators to enhance their capabilities. Collaboration with team members and international partners is essential to align strategies and contribute to the creation of innovative tools and policies. Regular field visits and stepping in to fill gaps for Logistics Coordinators when necessary are integral to your responsibilities.\nThis dynamic role offers the opportunity to drive impactful logistics solutions, foster global partnerships, and strengthen operational excellence across diverse programs.\nAs this role is based in Amsterdam, the ideal candidate should either already be based in The Netherlands or willing to re-locate to The Netherlands.\nMain responsibilities\nYou steer and guide the tailoring of general logistics policies, strategies, procedures, and guidelines to the local situation. You provide advice and ensure the responsiveness, agility, quality, efficiency, and availability of logistics/technical support. \nYou are the focal point for Logistics Coordinators in assigned country programs \nYou maintain an effective relationship with the country programs you are assigned to, you are aware of the challenges at field operations level, and you organise the support to fulfil those needs. You keep yourself informed about development in the logistics/ technical area, inside and outside MSF. \nYou monitor the quality of the logistic processes and results in the country programs and ensure the appropriate level is attained. \nYou work closely together with the other OST team members, securing alignment of all actions and keeping an overview. \nYou represent Operations/Country Programs in the Logistics department, and Logistics department towards Operations. You assure that HQ input and involvement in field support is well organized, functioning and aligned, and that, consequently, HQ speaks with “one voice”. \nYou are expected to spend significant time in the field and replace LogCo’s when required. \nSpecific tasks\nVision of Logistics within assigned portfolio of countries regarding operational & technical logistics / supply chain design and strategy, country specific logistics policy framework: validation, development, implementation and compliance in collaboration with CMT and Log dept. \nOversight and support in management of central stocks. \nMission specific expert advice including sharing of best practices, including transversal topics e.g., vaccination, shelter and NFI distribution etc. \nValidation/ support in development and implementation of mission-specific policies, logistical strategies/ tactical approaches, support structures and service level definition, in logistics, made specific to the mission \nCoaching and mentoring of Logistical Coordinators. \nAdvice to Operations regarding logistics, including proposed course of action in evolving emergency situations. \nAlignment of strategy and services with counterparts in other MSF sections and international aid organizations. \nContribution to the development and trial of new tools and equipment, operational scenario planning and/or policies. \nReports and expert advice and enable decision making on Applied Security, Air Operations, Technical Logistics and Supply Chain Operations. \nValidation of all HQ trips reports and recommendations related to the field logistics in assigned portfolio. \nExpert advice and guidance on transversal operational logistics themes and/or topics. \nCandidate Profile\nHigher vocational/BSc/MSc in (an area related to) Logistics. \n Current or previous MSF experience of 5-7 years' - experience as Logistics Coordinator or Head of Mission in the field (>5 assignments in positions like Log Team Leader, Log Manager, Deputy LogCo). \nIn-depth knowledge of the domains within logistics (including technical logistics biomedical, IT, construction), supply chain management, air operations, operational logistics, and WASH. \nStrong data literacy skills, including proficiency in tools like Excel, GIS and Power BI is a strong asset. \nExcellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are essential. Arabic and French language skills are desired. \nYou are willing to travel up to 40% of the time for field visits, short-term gap-fills and emergencies. \nCompetencies\nResults based and uality orientation \nPlanning and organizing \nPeople management and development \nInitiative and innovation \nWe offer\nA full-time appointment (based on a 40-hours workweek) for one year with renewal option based on satisfactory performance appraisal. The preferred start date is 15 May 2026.\nA gross monthly salary in scale 16 with a current salary range between € 4,269 - 5,877 gross per month. The exact salary depends on relevant work experience.\nOther benefits:\n30 paid vacation days annually, contingent upon full-time employment status. \nA premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution \n8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary once a year in May \nCommuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance \nL&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses \nDiscounted daily lunch at the office \nAn environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background \nApplication\nIf you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.\nThe closing date for applications is08 November at 23:59 CET.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7440,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"Arabic","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Netherlands","iso":"NL","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Logistics","Higher Education","Standards & Industry Bodies"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-27T14:51:59Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":81,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.856,"p_room":0.945,"age_days":8,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:6","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/troped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/troped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-03T16:58:15Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":23563,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-04T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2042632},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2042632"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ftroped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ftroped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ftroped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/troped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftroped-operational-logistics-advisor-ola"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3339011}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"troped.org","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3339011},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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