Marc Vachon
Special Operations Officer
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Montréal, Montréal50 CAD/hourMember since May 20, 2025
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Special Operations Officer
About
Highly experienced logistics and emergency response professional with over 25 years of expertise in managing humanitarian operations in complex and high-pressure environments. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, design and implement large-scale emergency programs, and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to gender-sensitive programming and fostering localization to achieve impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Experience
World Food Programme (WFP) - United Nations
Project Manager – Emergency Logistics and Operations
2O12 – 2023 | Various Locations
- Led emergency logistics and supply chain operations for crises in Haiti, Chad, Madagascar, Cameroon, DRC, Sierra-Leone, Philippines, Ethiopia, + 4
- Managed up to 300 staff, overseeing the establishment of warehouses, distribution networks, and temporary shelters.
- Designed and implemented logistics hubs, medical supply chains, and emergency warehousing structures.
- Coordinated with government authorities, NGOs, and local communities to ensure effective humanitarian response.
Project Manager – Logistics Officer
2005 – 2012 | Democratic Republic of Congo
- Led emergency logistics and supply chain operations for crises in Indonesia, CAR, Senegal, Cameroun, Mali, + 5
- Spearheaded supply chain operations for the distribution of 6 million mosquito nets.
- Oversaw warehousing, transport logistics, and program monitoring.
- Promoted WASH initiatives in emergencies and schools
Emergency Logistics Officer
1990 – 2004 | Global Operations
- Led emergency logistics and supply chain operations for crises in Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Rwanda DRC, Mali, + 6
- Directed disaster relief efforts, including rehabilitation of water systems and health centers in Mozambique and Indonesia.
- Delivered humanitarian aid through innovative transport solutions, including riverine networks.
Education
- Master of Public Administration (MAP): Management of International Organizations | ÉNAP, Montreal | 2004
- Specialized Higher Studies Diploma (DESS): International Administration | ÉNAP, Montreal | 2002