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  • Posted: Feb 7, 2018
    Deadline: Feb 11, 2018
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    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
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    Roving Logistics Coordinator - East Africa & Yemen (Internal Advert - Kenya Nationals Only)

    Roving Logistics Coordinator in its Regional office. The Roving Logistics Coordinator is responsible for supporting the regional logistics systems, setup and capacity building within the East Africa and Yemen Region.

    Job description

    Generic responsibilities

    • Implement NRC’s logistical systems and procedures in countries assigned
    • Ensure adherence to Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements
    • Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management)
    • Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods
    • Training and development of logistical team
    • Prepare and submit periodic reports and plans as required
    • Ensure proper filing of all logistics documents in all offices
    • Train and support project staff in procurement matters
    • Conduct spot checks
    • Conduct compliance checks

    Specific responsibilities

    • Ensure all regional procurements for region are conducted in a timely and effective manner as per NRC procurement regulations
    • Setup and Implement NRC’s logistical systems and procedures in the Horn of Africa, South Sudan and Yemen region
    • Ensure that all countries implement the Procurement SOPs and Logistics handbook
    • Support the Logistics/Procurement teams in the region ensuring that procurement and logistics support in country is effective
    • Participate in emergency logistics setups in the region of Horn of Africa, South Sudan and Yemen ensuring NRC systems and processes are setup at an earlier stage
    • Provide gap filling for senior logistics positions that become vacant within the region until such time the positions are filled
    • Travel within the region providing support where ever and whenever required
    • Conduct compliance checks in regional country offices
    • Build capacity of logistics staff in the region.

    Qualifications

    • Experience from working as a Logistics Coordinator or Logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context
    • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
    • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
    • Good knowledge of logistics reporting systems
    • Good hands on experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
    • Good knowledge of NRC Procurement Procedures and regulations
    • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently with strong team player skills
    • Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    • Ability to travel extensively within the region

    Education level

    • Academy college / University

    Personal qualities

    • Handling insecure environments
    • Managing resources to optimize results
    • Managing performance and development
    • Initiating action and change
    • Planning and delivering results
    • Working with people
    • Communicating with impact and respect
    • Analyzing
    • Coping with change

    We offer

    • Duty station: Nairobi
    • Contract period: 12 months with possibility of extension
    • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council on candidate.webcruiter.com to apply

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