Logistics Manager Venezuela

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What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and highly strategical individual to take up the role of Logistics Manager for Venezuela who will be responsible and manage the logistic set up and operation in the country is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation with procurement, fleet management, warehousing and asset management 

What you will do

1. Ensure that the country set up for logistic complies with NRC Logistic handbook, policies, and donor requirements.
2. Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures.
3. Capacity building and support of logistic and non-logistic staff with logistical responsibilities  
4. Line management of the logistics team at the country office, including recruitment and performance management.
5. Ensure anti-corruption, transparency and cost-efficient focus in procedures and trainings. 
6. Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC logistics standards in all offices. 
7. Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring

• Minimum 4 years of experience from working as a senior Logistics Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience managing teams.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile. 
• Experience in the current Venezuelan context is an advantage.
• Experience with market analysis in challenging contexts is an advantage.

IMPORTANT: Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English, both written and verbal is a must, if you don't have this requirement on your application you will not advance to the next phase of the process

What we offer

• Duty station: Caracas, Venezuela
• Contract: international, 6 months
• Travel: up to 25% 
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions for international contracts
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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Venezuela's protracted economic, social, and political crisis has led to a severe humanitarian and protection crisis. Millions of people have fled the country, many others have been internally displaced, and at least 7.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance or protection.

Consecutive years of economic contraction, sociopolitical tensions, informal dollarisation and hyperinflation mean most families are unable to afford food. Long-term state underfunding of facilities and neglect of public infrastructures affect electricity and water distribution. At least 1.5 million children are out of school. Lack of documentation – birth certificates and identity cards – concerns 50 per cent of Venezuelans, hindering people’s ability to access basic rights and services. Venezuela has also seen an increase of violence due to the extended presence of irregular groups. Venezuelans on the move are furthermore at higher risk of exploitation and abuse. 

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis was funded only 31 per cent in 2023 and is still one of the most underfunded crises around the world.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

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