Logistics Coordinator - Central African Republic

We are looking for a highly qualified Logistics Coordinator to work in one of the biggest international NGOs in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displace people with shelter, food, income generating activities, legal aid and a wide range of other protection assistance.

DRC is one of the largest INGOs in CAR, working out of 3 field offices in the North, 3 sub offices and the capital office (Bangui) with a complex funding portfolio. The program strategy for 2015 covers the sectors of Protection, Livelihoods, Legal aid and Emergency Education, IDP profiling and protection monitoring as well as Food Security, Early Recovery and small scale infrastructure including WASH. Interventions are currently located in four Prefectures: Ouham, Ouham Pendé, Bangui and Bamingui-Bangoran.

About the job

Under the supervision of Head of Support, you will be responsible to provide a timely response to our programme’s procurement and logistics needs in accordance with DRC Operations Handbook and Programme Manual as well as to donor requirements. The position requires a sound logistics eye for detail involving local and international procurement, import procedures, liaison with authorities, inventory stock take, vehicle servicing and repairs, compound maintenance and renovation, camp set-ups, communications and security systems, vehicle fleet and fuel monitoring, technical advice for the operations including camp establishment, and reporting. You will have the overall logistic responsibility of the DRC programme implementation in the Central African Republic.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procurement: Maintain a sustainable and robust Logistic and Procurement plan to ensure efficient and effective support to all DRC Programmes and support services as per DRC and donors guidelines. Including introducing new procurement procedures; developing procurement plan with Project Managers, contribute to, maintain and develop emergency response planning;
• Transport: Implement DRC rules and regulations on Fleet Management and oversee the proper control and operation of the vehicle fleet and any vehicle service agreements entered into; Monitor and supervise the supply chain;
• Assets/storage: Management of all DRC equipment including planning/budgeting, procurement, allocation, tracking, depreciation plan and reporting.
• Communication Management: Supervision of all means of communication ensuring a good communication flow and the enforcement of security procedures.
• Human Resource Management: In charge of the logistics and procurement team, including recruitment and training.
• Others: Ensure maintenance of the office, house, warehouse; Submit monthly logistic report to the coordination team; Contribute to donor proposals, budgets and reports; Represent DRC to bidders, potential suppliers, other NGOs and donors for logistic matters; Provide support to DRC’s security systems.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Proven experience for a minimum of 4 years in logistics post within internationally recognized non-governmental organization, commercial company or similar entity.
• Proven experience with safety and security
• Written and oral fluency in French language.
• Result oriented individual with ability to deliver good quality work in timely fashion.
• Valid driving license and passport.
• Proficiency in using MS Excel and Word programs, and common computer and communications applications.
• High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills and motivation to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to live and travel in remote areas of central Africa.
• Capacity to live and work in volatile security environments and work under stress.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 months contract, renewable dependent on performance and funding. You must be available to start work as soon as possible. The duty station is Bangui, CAR.

Please note that this is a Non Family Duty Station. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A10.

Need further information?

For more details on this position please contact Philippe Conraud at drccar@drc.dk.

Please note that applications sent directly to Mr Conraud will not be considered.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button here

All applicants must end a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close on 20 August 2015.

Supply/Logistics Assistant - UNICEF Sudan - El Fasher

If you are a committed Sudanese, creative and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Vacancy No : UNICEF- Sudan-2015-005

Post Title : Supply/Logistics Assistant

Post Level : GS6

Post Number : 47184

Contract type : Fixed Term

Duty Station : El Fasher

Supervisor : Operations Officer

Duration : 12 months

Closing Date : 12 February 2015

PURPOSE

The post of Supply/Logistics is of basic need for running daily supply and logistics activities in

El Fasher Zonal Office. The office distributes and monitors project supplies given to counterparts in North Darfur state.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps records of supplies in the warehouse, showing supplies movement and balances using electronic and or other applicable system

Interacts with programme sections in preparation of appropriate documents; release order/supply list, purchase orders etc. according to procurement specifications and supply procedures.

Facilitates efficient storage and distribution of supplies and equipments to end users in two states from distribution centers.

Prepares and shares the monthly stock report with El Fasher Zonal Office staff and logistics section at the Country Office.

Responsible for making local market surveys on quarterly basis and shares information with office management.

Process procurement of goods and services required for office and for programme activity implementation.

Maintains the database for logistics and supplies and keeps the documents files.

Responsible for the pouch registry and distribution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Secondary School Educational

Six years of experience in supply and logistics or accounting, including record-keeping and processing of information

Good spoken and written Arabic and English.

COMPETENCIES

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

Communication [ II ]

Working with People [ II ]

Drive for Result [ II ]

ii) Functional Competencies (Required)

Applying Technical expertise [ II ]

Planning & Organizing [ II ]

Following Instructions & Procedures [ II ]

Analyzing [ III ]

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Analytical skills, monitoring and follow up skills

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their application, samples of their work, updated CVs, completed UN personal history form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) tosudanhrvacancies@unicef.org, Applicants should indicate the vacancy number of the post they are applying for.

Closing date: 12 February 2015

Successful candidate must be willing to serve in field locations temporarily, depending on the needs of the job.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and qualified females are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF is a smoke-free working environment.

Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy.

“UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer, qualified female and young people are strongly encouraged to apply”.

Logistics Officer, Abuja Nigeria

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Logistics Officer is responsible for managing logistics staff, vehicle fleet, assets, communications, procurement, security and properties to ensure effective, transparent and accountable logistic support to the Save the Children programmes in SC Nigeria. Liaison with program teams to ensure adequate logistical consideration for coordination and planning of program implementation. Provide technical support and guidance to program teams on logistical elements of distribution & procurement planning.

Administrative & General Skills

• Level of Education – Degree
• Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level - Excellent
• Language Requirements – English - Excellent
• Level of IT Expertise Required - Good

Experience Expectations

• Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role – 2
• Experience in procurement and logistics with INGO
• Experience in a relatively insecure field based environment

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements on or before 26th January 2015explaining why you are suitable to Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

Logistics Coordinator - Angola

The MENTOR Initiative (MENTOR) is a “not for profit”, charitable, non-governmental organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Liberia, Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Chad.

The MENTOR Initiative has been present in Angola since 2002, working alongside the National Malaria Control Program to reduce the burden of the disease in Zaire, Huambo and Uige provinces. Since 2011, the Country Program has been managing 3 large Public Sector Malaria Case Management programs mainly oriented towards capacity building; 1 Private Sector Program introducing Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) in private pharmacies; and in 2013, a new Neglected Tropical Diseases Control program was launched. All five programs are 5 year-programs.

The Logistics Coordinator will work to provide logistical support to the MENTOR technical team in five Malaria Case Management and Neglected Tropical Diseases Programmes, including IEC/BCC. This post will work with the Ministry of Health, the National NTD Programme and Provincial Directions of Health teams to ensure all programmes are delivered with logistical efficiency. They will help to organise Mass Drug Administration campaigns. They will ensure that MENTOR developing vehicle fleet is well managed and maintained (12 vehicles currently, more to come). This will be achieved through a combination of support from the base in Huambo and from the field bases. They will be in charge of developing the capacity of the field bases logisticians and teams through specific training in stock management, fleet management and basic vehicle maintenance.

HOW TO APPLY:

CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net

Logistics Manager

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

In Guinea we are working hard to help those affected by the Ebola crisis. We're scaling up our community awareness, contact tracing and outreach activities, and as a result are now looking for suitably experienced candidates for the role of Logistics Manager.

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency response, or if you have demonstrable experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments.

You'll be in country for 8 weeks at any given time with 2 weeks R&R after each rotation or at the end of your contract. You will also be offered a competitive salary package including full medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits.

We are looking for candidates who can be deployed either immediately or over the course of the coming months - we know that this will be a longer term response and as such our recruitment activity will continue. Please do include your availability on your cover letter, and don't forget to also submit your CV (both should be submitted as one document.)

Prior to deployment to the field, a period of paid training will be provided which includes relevant organisation inductions, security training and external training on Ebola risk management.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'nfoames.68778.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Logistics Officer (Fleet & Workshop Management) P2, Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Logistics Officer (Fleet & Workshop Management) at P2 level, which will be based in our Country Office in Khartoum, Sudan.

Reporting directly to the Head of Fleet Operation in Khartoum, Sudan and in co-ordination with the Global Fleet Support Unit in our Headquarters in Rome, Italy, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the overall operation of logistics-fleet, commercial fleets, tracking and capacity building, logistics-fleet administration, information management and the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracking system and Fleet Management System (FMS) maintenance, evaluation, development, troubleshooting and reporting, accordance with the established procedures and guidelines. Key duties will include:

• Maintain the best practices for an efficient operation of the Fleet Systems Information & Administration Section in order to maximise the fleet standard KPIs (Key Performance Indicators);
• Manage the existing Global Positioning System (GPS) and fleet management system (FMS), called FleetWave;
• Facilitate smooth implementation of FleetWave and EMSVIEWPOINT web-applications including conducting gap-analysis of both systems for further development;
• Produce regular reports on the fleet overall finance & budgetary indicators and manage invoicing of the third parties service provisions;
• Ensure that effective FleetWave cost capturing and controlling mechanisms are in place and constantly monitored and adjusted in accordance to operational requirements
• Provide analysis to assist the Head of Section to monitor and evaluate the performance indicators of the trucks/ trailers, aiming to achieve the maximum utilization;
• Maintain reports on tracking of contracted commercial fleet transporters, to establish and manage close relations with the transporters designated focal points on the fleets trucks position, utilization and availability;
• Manage GPS and FleetWave data analysis on the vehicle routing & scheduling for timely deliveries of both WFP food and non-food commodities;
• Manage FleetWave reports on the reporting and monitoring of vehicle scheduled maintenance & repairs, overhaul, reconditioning, modifications, supply-chain/ material management in a most cost efficient manner;
• Ensure overall management of GPS devices installation and configuration, daily inventorying and troubleshooting, contracted GPS user accounts, vehicle tracking and tracing, mapping waypoints and routes, geo-fencing and vehicles electronic logbooks;
• Provide daily, quarterly and annual reports from the GPS and FleetWave database;
• Manage the financial billing of both internal and external clients as well as to draft the fleet Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
• Continuously collect and collate valuable data relating to improvements required for standardisation and development of fleet management and communicate results to other staff in the Logistic-Fleet Section;
• Facilitate and assist in regular and random spare-parts stock inventory checks and ensure that all stock records are accurate in accordance to auditing practices;
• Work closely with the Administration Unit to provide frontline support for FMS augmentation and implementation for both light vehicles and generators;
• Direct and support an infrastructure that enables all staff within the Logistic-Fleet section to be adequately trained in the GPS and FleetWave systems to carry out their duties in the most efficient manner;
• Share knowledge and experience to build capacity among the FleetWave Data Administrator/Analysts and all fleet staff members on fleet operations and the use of the fleet system applications;
• Manage capacity building projects for the contracted commercial transporters on the best industry standards in fleet management and trucks global positioning systems;
• Travel regularly and perform any other duties as requested.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Business Administration, Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering), Economics (preferably Transport Economics), or other fields related to surface transport;
• Member of professional institution such as Logistics & Transport, Road Transport Engineers or similar is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience related to fleet and workshop management, surface transport and/or logistics in commercial or government transportation and ancillary sectors;
• Experience with information system development and maintenance;
• Experience working in the humanitarian sector or in emergency context is a plus.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of corporate business applications installation, configuration, management, troubleshooting, analysis and reporting of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Fleet Management System (FMS);
• Extensive knowledge of various reporting software packages, preferably Crystal Reports Writer (CRW);
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

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Competencies:**

• Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, initiative and tact;
• Strong communication and writing skills with ability to draft clear and concise reports;
• Good time management and demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to gain the assistance and collaboration of others in a team endeavour through demonstrated technical leadership;
• Ability to analyse data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action;
• Strong action management skills including ability to manage project in the most cost efficient manner;
• Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy;
• Flexibility and ability in working with deadlines under stressful conditions.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages);
• Working knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

How to apply:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015634

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications:11 November 2014

Logistics Officer P4, Nazreth, Ethiopia

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Logistics Officer at the P4 level, based at our Country Office in Nazreth, Ethiopia.

Under the general supervision of the Head of Sub-office and with the functional guidance of the Head of Logistics Ethiopia, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following key duties:

• Provide leadership in specific technical areas of competence, i.e. warehouse and commodity management, fumigation, large scale re-bagging operations, air operations, freight forwarding, rail transport and , fleet management, etc;
• Define logistics strategy within the WFP policies and procedures and ensure effective integration of air, sea and surface transport operations, including coordination with other organizations in the area;
• For field based positions, organize, lead and participate in Logistics Cluster interagency meetings;
• Prepare logistics work plans;
• Manage logistics operations including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP cargoes;
• Responsible for all operational transport matters arising in the country of assignment in accordance with the corporate standards, i.e. arrange for transport related contracts, including agency agreements, implement and administer air operations, etc;
• Gather market intelligence through research and networking to improve the knowledge basis in WFP;
• Ensure effective Landside, Transport, Storage and Handling (LTSH) management including project budgetary review and regular LTSH reviews;
• Prepare the reports for the Committee of Commodity Transport Insurance (CCTI);
• Manage FPF Forward Purchase Facility (FPF) bonded stocks;
• Cash and Vouchers reconciliation and+ retailer assessments;
• Handle a large re-bagging operation for airdrops
• Handle Special , Nnutritional fFoods and
• Handle large quantities of P4P Purchase for Progess (P4P) cereals;
• Contribute to project documents, including LTSH computation and other budgetary issues, with special attention for sSpecial oOperations;
• Identify and, mobilise resources and, implement and report on special logistics operations;
• Ensure that risk analysis/management and emergency logistics preparedness is timely undertaken and adequately reflected in the cContingency plan and periodically. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;.
• Ensure that Logistics Capacity Assessments (LCA) are carried out in a timely manner;
• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are regularly maintained;
• Advise on logistics management and structures and staffing levels;
• Supervise staff and ensure that all staff are adequately trained in order to achieve high working standards;
• Develop comprehensive training programs as required including for cooperating partners;
• In collaboration with other WFP Offices, plan and maintain the commodity pipeline and advise on any needs for commodity reallocation;
• Responsible for the management of the WFP warehouse(s);
• Ensure that WFP standard systems are properly maintained at warehouses;
• Ensure effective food commodity and non-food items (NFI) management;
• Monitor the quantity and quality of food commodity(ies) and NFIs stored, carry out regular commodity physical random checks/inventory of the warehouse and produce regular stocks reports;
• Ensure that WFP standard waybills are duly filled;
• Appoint, instruct and supervise a network of charter protecting agents at load and discharge ports in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions of the charter party and provide advice to the WFP appointed agents and the country offices as required;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics (preferably Transport Economics), Quality Assurance or Management related to the area of work, i.e. air transport and/ or surface transport.

Experience:

• At least eight years (three3 of which international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in sea, air or surface transport of whichwith at least two or more years of experience related to the field of work, i.e. safety and quality assurance programs, warehouse, fleet or air traffic management, chartering/shipping/port operations and at least three years or more closely related to humanitarian logistics operations or food aid related work;
• Demonstrated managerial experience;
• Experience with UN agencies or large international conglomerates preferable across procurement, logistics and/or supply chain activities..

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of transport and commodity management practices and linkages with market-based interventions;
• Knowledge of transport performance management, risk and threat analysis, hub and spoke operations, transport network planning/design, transport market analysis, customs regulations, project design and implementation and comparative cost analyses;
• Sound knowledge of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) cluster approach and what this means on a practical level to WFP regarding leadership as custodians of the logistics cluster;
• Ability to provide technical advice to managers;
• Training and/or experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. Ability to draft clear concise reports or rationale for logistic decisions on key issues;
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is desirable;

Competencies:

• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact;
• Good communication skills with the ability to present complex issues articulately, strategically and convincingly;
• Good action management skills with the ability to establish priorities, cope with changing requirements and plan, coordinate and monitor own work and those under his/her supervision;
• Ability to promote needs and expectations of clients to management and staff so that they can be better met;
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to prepare staff prior to negotiation;
• Ability to provide seasoned technical advice in a broad range of procurement areas to managers;
• Good management skills to lead a procurement logistics unit and to formulate new
• strategies and technical approaches for procurement logistic related issues and areas;
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through the demonstration of technical leadership;
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).

How to apply:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/xx-xxxxxxx14-0015674

Step 1: Register and create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications:11 November 2014