General Logistician

Accountabilities

Technical Logistics

• Assisting the Project Coordinator or Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project or capital, in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the targeted population

• Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project / capital including the following:

  • Logistics: (construction, transport of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions)

  • WHS: implementation of water, health and sanitation activities

  • Supply: implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the project

• Implementing all administrative related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).

• Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the logistics staff in the project / capital in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.

• Ensuring technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and providing coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility. Ensuring all staff in the Project is properly briefed about use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).

• Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to-day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise. For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate security exchange of information.

• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines.

Supply Chain

• In collaboration with the Logistics/ Supply Chain, Coordinator, STL and the Project Coordinator, defining the supply activities and planning the annual budget for the area of the supply programme under his/her responsibility in order to identify and optimize the response to the needs of the mission and the target population.

• Monitoring the implementation in the project of the supply activities ensuring compliance with MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the supply programme under his/her responsibility. This can include one or more of the following areas:

  • Warehouse: Defining, coordinating and monitoring all Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the Mission.
  • Transport and Customs: Defining, coordinating and monitoring all activities related to the clearing and the transport of medical and non-medical goods for the Mission.
  • Procurement: Defining, coordinating and monitoring all procurement activities related to local, regional and international purchases of goods, transport, subcontracted works and services for the mission.
  • Any other supply activity

• Ensuring technical support for his area of activity and providing coaching to staff under his/her responsibility

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all supply activities pertaining to his area

• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines

• Performing delegated tasks according to his/her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

Requirements

Education

• Essential technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer.
• Essential experience in managing a team.
• Desirable warehouse management related studies, procurement, or certificate in clearing and forwarding or related fields.

Experience

• Essential at least 3 to 5 years of working experience in technical logistics and / or Supply chain related activities.
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other INGOs and working experience in developing countries.

Languages

• Essential English and / or French. Bilinguals (English and French) are highly desired.
• Proficiency in other languages (Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) is considered a plus.

General Skills

• Commitment to MSF's social mission and values.
• Good team spirit.
• Willingness to work in any type of context, including unstable areas.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment and demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, inclusive and non-discriminatory behaviors and attitudes
• Flexibility and resistance to stress.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to train others.

Knowledge

• Computer literacy, mathematics, reporting and analytical skills.

Competencies

• People Management and Development.
• Commitment to MSF Principles.
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.