Logistic Coordinator (National Position) - Ethiopia

Job description

Line management of logistics staff
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements
Provide input on operational support to Area Plan of Action, and to coordinate and align operational support with programmes plans at area level
Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation.
Facilitate area support budget, area level budgets, including support cost
Responsible for implementation of new country specific technical SOPs, guidelines and tools
Responsible for technical capacity building of supervised staff
Line manage and supervise the Logistics staff, incentive and casual workers, as well as contractors dedicated to logistic works,
Ensuring that work is planned and organized, that staff are given appropriate workloads and are clear about what is expected of them (e.g. by writing job descriptions, setting performance objective and goals, holding task planning meetings etc)
Develop and implement a training and capacity building plan for supervised staff
Regularly visit field locations and provide logistics and admin staff with onsite support
Carry out induction for new staff
Raise awareness on NRC policies and procedures to relevant staff, Code of Conduct, Anti-corruption etc
Effective Procurement Management
Effective warehousing and stock management
Base and Asset management
Effective warehousing and stock management

Qualifications

At least a BA Degree in Logistics and Procurement Management/Business Administration or equivalent
At least five years’ experience as a Logistics and Admin. officer with an INGO in a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Computer skills (Common Microsoft Windows and Office applications);
Report writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to organize and prioritize work;
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Education field

• Logistics

Education level

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

Knowledge of the context in Gambella
Knowledge of the local language in Gambella
Capacity to deliver results with limited access to systems (software, internet, mobile network)
Capacity to implement systems, processes and train staff

Language

• English

We offer

Commencement: ASAP, shortlisting and Interviews will continue as applications are received
Contract period: Seven months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: NRC Ethiopia, Gambella

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Approx 25 days travel