Logistics Coordinator

Duration : 12 months
Start date : 01-Dec-2014

You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

playing a key role providing our South Sudan projects with essential logistics support. You will use your problem solving skills to help teams work in a difficult environment & to foster strong relationships with their local communities.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Constructing & developing creative ways to implement logistics activities in South Sudan while reinforcing organizational & donor policies & procedures.
• Developing an annual action plan which continuously explores & anticipates new logistics needs.
• Collaborating with HQ & all bases to effectively manage a large fleet &international supply chain.
• Working to improve the capacity of the logistics team, their understanding of the South Sudan context & contribute to discussions in other teams.
• Implementing strategies to prevent fraud & corruption, as well as effectively manage mission security & unexpected crises.
• Representing ACF externally, developing strong links with other NGO actors & local communities.

Does this description fit you?

You’re a seasoned logistics professional

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Logistics, Fleet Management, Business, Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field. Certifications in more than one discipline highly regarded.

· You have at least 2 years’ international professional experience in a similar role, similarly sized missions. Experience working in complex humanitarian emergencies desirable.

You enjoy the challenge of juggling multiple activities

• You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You take pride in planning not just the best case scenario but also for multiple contingencies.

• You are extremely capable sharing your technical knowledge, as well as the organization's policies & procedures – both verbally & in writing. Your reports are timely, comprehensive & well-written.

• You ensure your teams remain aware of changes in security conditions, challenges faced by the program implementers & any new contextual developments.

Your work style builds trust within your team

• You have extensive experience communicating with staff from diverse cultures & professional backgrounds. You are comfortable calmly & diplomatically negotiating towards creative solutions in stressful situations.

• You identify your team’s professional development needs & work with the HR dept to plan relevant learning & development activities.

• Your respect the diverse opinions & expertise found within your team & effectively delegate so that knowledge & experience is built from in key activities.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please visit https://careers.actionagainsthunger.org/index.php/positions/view/147/