Logistics Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Location: Changamwe Sub-County

Length of contract: 07 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on     performance (includes 3 month probationary period)

Main Tasks include, but not limited to:

• Assist the Project Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project, in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the targeted population in terms of construction, transport, communication, food, shelter, water and sanitation, and essential non-food items. Additionally, provide response to maintenance and supply needs for the medical facilities (temporary shelter, lighting, heating, material and consumable items) and for MSF accommodation and field offices:
• Monitor on a day-to-day basis the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project (construction, stock and supply of medical and non-medical material, transport, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, etc.) ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the ongoing programmes:
• Participate in the planning together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, and implement HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the logistics staff in the project in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.
• Ensure technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and provide coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions
• Define and monitor 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..
• Participates in monthly reports according to guidelines.

Requirements

Education: Essential secondary education and technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer.

Experience

• Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities.
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, and working experience in developing countries

Languages: English Essential, local language desirable.

Competencies

• Computer literacy
• People Management
• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Results
• Teamwork