Logistician (Field Operations) at World Health Organization (WHO)

Objectives of the Programme 

• The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

Description of Duties
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme:

• Coordinate with OSL team and Health Operations for the physical set-up of the Health facilities supported by WHO and support to related mobile/ ambulatory health activities.
• Supervise the "field support team" consisting of the rotating "zonal logistics and procurement assistant" and a "construction logistic assistant".
• Coordinate as necessary with the Supply Logistics team and storekeepers.
• Monitor and assure the required stockpiles of essential "Incident Management Team" (IMT) equipment, e.g. personal deployment material, radios, satellite telephones, IT equipment, etc., and in coordination with the OSL storekeeper (Supply).
• Support and assist, as requested, the WHO Maiduguri fleet officer.
• In close cooperation with the Field Security Officer, ensure that appropriated and safe living condition are provided to the WHO deployed staff and responders.
• Assure the proper monitoring, functioning and maintenance of the WHO office and guest house.
• Support the MoH for the proper monitoring, functioning and maintenance of the State Public Health EoC.
• Ensure that water and sanitation in the office and accommodation are up to acceptable standards.
• Undertake field visits as requested to support OSL, and the other IMT programs.
• Communicate well, and report regularly to the OSL Lead via a weekly sitrep (every Friday), listing key achievements, key problems/constraints, and planning for next week.
• Work with the OSL team to creatively solve problems for the IMT, and within the specified emergency SoPs.
• Perform any other related duties in support of the operations of the IMT, as required by the functional supervisor.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: First University Degree, preferably in one of the following: Public or Business Administration; Logistic / Supply Management; Logistics; Engineering, Engineering from an accredited/recognized institute. Exceptional field logistic experience and work references may be considered in lieu of University Degree
• Desirable: Professional certification/qualification in areas such as mechanics, electrics, plumbing, construction, distribution and supply chain management. Degree or training in information management systems (ICT) and their application to logistic, transport or supply management and monitoring

Experience:

• Essential: At least two (2) years' related logistic experience, at the national and international levels, in managing teams for emergency logistics operations and supply operations in international organizations/institutions, part of which in the field supporting emergency humanitarian operations
• Desirable: Prior working experience with international nongovernmental organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge logistics management in emergency context, with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems in difficult circumstances.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and collaboratively in a team.
• Proven ability to promote cohesive action and convince officials with tact and diplomacy

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration

• Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN19,956,269 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.