TRANSPORT & CUSTOM SUPERVISOR (Port Sudan) – MSF Belgium
Job Description
| Organization | Medecins sans Frontieres Belgium |
| Job Title | TRANSPORT & CUSTOM SUPERVISOR |
| Location | Port Sudan |
| Section/Unit | Logistics and Supply |
| No. of Post | 1 |
| Grade Level | level 6 |
| Duration | 6 Months with 3 months trial period |
| Supervisor | Supply Manager |
| Closing Date | 25 March 2026 |
Background:
Planning and supervising the day to day implementation of procedures and administrative processes for the efficient clearance and transportation of medical and non-medical goods in the mission according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Planning and supervising the day-to-day activities and administrative processes to ensure an efficient running of the clearance and transportation processes of medical and non-medical goods for a supply office (coordination or project), ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures. These activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Acting as a forwarding agent for the mission by ensuring all the importation process in liaison with clearing agents through follow-ups of all importation process in order to release the goods as fast as possible; following up on the MOU and liaising with all relevant authorities for clearing and taxes exemption.
- Conducting local context watch and proposing best routing for local transport taking in consideration nature of goods and timing and participates in the network for cargo transportation possibilities with the others sections. Organizing regular market consultations and tenders on transport local market (Road , Air …)
- Being responsible for the reception of international freight.
- Planning, prioritizing and organizing the shipment of goods purchased locally and managing all related administration documents.
- Communicating with customers, prioritizing transport according to their needs.
- Performing delegated tasks according to his/her speciality and as specified in his/her job description.
- Under the supervision of the Supply Manager, ensure proper follow-up of the cargo pipeline using and updating the designated tools, including MSF Supply’s Extranet.
- Keep all relevant stakeholders in the Mission continuously informed about the status of supplies transport, managing the communication between the Supply Coordination and the Project-level Supply Department.
- Continuously monitor and analyze the import/transport process in Sudan, reporting any changes to both the Supply Manager and Supply Coordinator.
- In close collaboration with the Pharma team, receive, consolidate, and submit cargo documents to the relevant authorities for validation. Ensure proper organization (loading) of cargo for internal transport.
- Visit and interact with entities such as HAC, Customs, SSMO, SPC, and others (as required and validated by coordination) on customs and transport-related matters, in full alignment with MSF Belgium’s operational strategy.
- Provide monthly reports, ensuring proper dissemination of the pipeline status among MSF Belgium Missions and Projects
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
- Education: A technical bachelor’s degree is essential (preferably in a field related to Logistics and Supply Chain).
2. Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the humanitarian sector in similar roles, particularly with MSF, other INGOs or UN agencies operating in Sudan, is mandatory.
- Proven knowledge of Sudanese clearing procedures (sea/air) is mandatory.
- Proven knowledge of the Sudanese domestic transport market is mandatory.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining the highest level of diplomacy with relevant stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- NB: Candidates from the humanitarian sector, including MSF, whose experience does not meet the requirements outlined in this job description will not be considered.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are requested to send the applications with documents; (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers’ references and copy of their national ID) Via hand delivery of the application through, MSF Belgium office in Port Sudan House no. 237, Block no.1, Hai Almattar area, Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan.
