INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.
INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in field missions is selecting candidates for the position of:
Logistician
STARTING DATE: Availability to enter on duty with a short notice period (maximum one month)
DUTY STATION: Intersos field missions in Africa (Mauritania, RD Congo, CAR, TChad)
DURATION: from 6 months to one year
ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Logistician is responsible for all logistic aspects of the mission, including management of offices, guesthouses, procurement, storing and movement of goods, vehicle fleet, etc.
Specifically he/she is responsible to:
· Assess and plan logistic and operational needs for the implementation of the projects
· Liaise with International NGOs and donors participating at sectorial coordination meeting in specially the Logistic Cluster.
· Manage all logistic aspects of the Mission and all equipment and technical resources on the basis of the orientation and under the supervision of the Head of Mission and in agreement with Project Managers
· Manage national support staff and the office and international staff accommodation
· Be responsible for the management and implementation of procurement procedures to purchase goods, works and services for the supervision and control of all goods movements
· Manage the fleet of vehicles
· Ensure logistic support to international staff and guests
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· At least 2 year experience for an NGO.
· Educational background in administration or logistic.
· Knowledge of the administrative procedure of international donors - mainly UN System.
· Good knowledge of spoken and written French is necessary.
· Knowledge of English/Italian language will be considered a plus.
· comfortable with computer use and with the main software for administration system.
· problem solving and organizational capabilities.
· Availability to move often through the Area of competence.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application (CV, Cover Letter and References) should be submitted to:
recruitment@intersos.org specifying in the subject “Logistician - West Africa”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
