Logistics Manager

Do you have the ability to ensure timely and quality delivery of logistical support to a large humanitarian operation?

We are now looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to head the logistics team in one of our biggest humanitarian operations.  Someone who can ensure timely and quality delivery of logistics support to all Afghanistan projects, which are spread across the whole country. A person who can set key performance measures for all aspects of logistics activities and regularly review them against actual performance. Able to provide input to program and project design,including budget development, and maintain close working relationships with senior programme staff. 

Read below for more details about the position.

NRC in Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains a protracted and complex emergency. Conflict-induced displacement and recurrent natural disasters occur at the same time as ongoing return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) established operations in Afghanistan in 2003. We respond across Afghanistan, including in hard-to-access provinces, by providing  Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance, Education, Shelter, Food & Livelihoods, Camp Management and Emergency programmes.  For the past 2 years the  NRC Afghanistan programme has grown exponentially. Funding has grown to over 190 million NOK in 2018, with a dedicated team of over 1400 staff, in 5 areas offices and 8 field offices, our operations are spread across Afghanistan reaching highly volatile environments with lifesaving assistance and protection. NRC has been a champion for principled humanitarian action and reaching affected people in hard-to-reach areas. The government, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders now recognize NRC as one of the most significant and important humanitarian players in Afghanistan. 

About the position

The purpose of the Logistic Manager is to be responsible that the logistic set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation. The Logistics Manager reports to the Head of Support.  

The following is a brief description of the role:

• Ensure that country set up comply with Logistical Handbook, NRC policies and donor requirements
• Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures
• Training and support of line managers and staff with logistics responsibilities
• Management of the logistics team
• Ensure anti-corruption focus in procedures and trainings
• Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices
• Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers
• Provide regular analysis and reports
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Download the detailed Job Description at the bottom of this page

For this position, our ideal candidate is:

A University Graduate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Manager in a humanitarian/ recovery context.  An individual with strong planning, organizational and people skills. Someone who is flexible to respond to changing priorities. Can work independently and has the capacity and experience to support our staff through training and coaching. Our successful candidate has solid experience in managing people and, has experience working in complex and volatile contexts. We are looking for a service minded, solution focused and passionate professional that is highly motivated to be a part of enabling NRC to deliver high quality assistance. 

Fluency in English is a must. Experience with the Afghanistan context and knowledge of the local language (Dari or Pashto) will be an added advantage. 

If you fit into the above profile and want to be a part of a stimulating and rewarding work environment, a collaborative workforce and a genuine place of passion responding to global refugee crises we look forward to your application. 

What we offer: 

• Contract period: 12 months (Renewable subject to funding)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions.
• Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan 
• Grade 9  (See the NRC Global Job Grade Below) 
• Travel:  40% 

Additional Information

This is an unaccompanied post/non family duty station, with shared housing/ accommodation of moderate standard. Due to the unstable security situation, recreational and social facilities are limited. All international staff working and residing in Afghanistan are obliged to pay income tax to the Afghanistan authorities.

Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start. Selected candidate need to provide certified University diplomas prior to applying for visa to Afghanistan.

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities.NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

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