Flying Logistician II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Country Manager, the Logistician 2 provides technical and operational support in the areas of purchasing, warehousing, stock management, import-export activities and purchasing, in accordance with the ICRC’s logistics standards and local legislation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a medium logistics team, distribute activities, controls the quality of work in a large-size context
• Provides technical support and training for the operation
• Assists the Head of Logistics Unit in daily tasks
• Implements and runs complex logistic procedures
• Liaises with other logistics units (e.g., fleet, warehousing, dispatch, AirOps and ImpEX)
• Liaises with Dispatch and Logistics on the status and estimated time of arrival of goods
• Analyses situation and proposes contractual partners
• Develops contracts, maintains and updates a network of providers
• Liaises with other logistics units (e.g. Supply Chain, fleet, warehousing, dispatch, AirOps and ImpEX)
• Participates in LOG budget elaboration and implementation in the field with the help of Logistics Site Manager (s)
• Replaces Logistic functions in Sub Delegations and/or Abuja
• Deploys for Emergencies and set up Logistics structures for the ICRC
• Ensure compliance with Logistics standards (set-up, processes and procedures).
• Manage proper use of Logistics Information System (JDE/IRIS).
• Assists vehicle fleet manager in managing the fleet issues in the field
• Keep a track of all fuel usage in the field in collaboration with mechanic and workshop manager
• Ensure that customers are provided with effective, efficient and flexible services according to the needs of programmes and assisted health care facilities.
• Assure customers and ensure that all inquiries, requests, complaints and problems are taken seriously and treated as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Advise staff in extracting data from JDE and DFR, needed for their planning and reporting.
• Ensure that the Logistics Tableau are used and understood by the field logistics team.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Higher Education Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or similar field. Post Graduate or Master's Degree is an asset.
• 4-5 years of experience in logistics, administration or similar position
• Fluent with a wide knowledge of English.
• 70% traveling to the field to provide the required support to the Logistics Site Manager(s), replacing any LOG functions in the field and in Abuja.

Desired Profile and Skills:

• Expert level in computer skills
• Skilled in the following competencies: Autonomy & Responsibility; Planning, Organization & Assessment; Communication (Ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis; Supervision & Management of Staff.
• Driving license.