Logistics and Supply Chain Manager (Re-Adverstised) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Key Responsibilities:

• Sizing logistics capacity to meet programme needs;
• Monitor and analyse logistics indicators in its area;
• Support Programme Managers in the evaluation of their needs;
• Adhere to ACF procedures at every stage of the supply chain;
• Implement ACF standards at departmental level and within the logistics base;
• Guarantee the performance of the supply chain (procurement, transport, storage) in its area in terms of cost, quality and time;
• Advise, inform and alert requesters on the processing of their requests;
• Knowledge of the market and suppliers in its area of intervention;
• Elaborate the procurement plans by project for the different programmes of the base in consultation with the Programme Manager;
• Follow the supply plan;
• Ensure deliveries to programmes and departments as well as quality control;
• Supervise stock management;
• Ensure the safety of the working and living environment;
• Implementing ACF standards in the various departments and within the base logistics;
• Manage the execution of the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings necessary for the operation of the base and the living environment;
• Sizing and allocating logistical equipment;
• Ensure the supply of water and energy to all structures required for the operation of the base and the living environment;
• Ensure the planning of the movements of the base's vehicles (owned or rented);
• Communicate with base staff on planned maintenance and related malfunctions;
• Update the equipment list;
• Define and ensure compliance with the rules for the use of equipment;
• Provide and ensure the proper functioning of the means of communication (voice and data) in accordance with ACF standards;
• Ensure the safety of the equipment and the users;
• Provide training and assistance to users on this equipment;
• Rationalise the costs of using the equipment;
• Coordinate with the Logistics Head of the Department the strategic choices of equipment allocation on the mission;
• Participate in the definition of the local security plan with the Field Coordinator;
• Implement the safety rules related to logistics on the base and monitor their proper application;
• Maintain an effective network with local actors, collect and analyse information and share it with the Field Coordinator;
• Brief and train new expatriates and national staff on the security/safety rules of the base;
• Analyse risks on logistical aspects and make recommendations on the selection of partners;
• Implement and monitor logistical arrangements for projects developed jointly with partners;
• Develop with the partner the logistical aspects of partnership agreements;
• Monitor compliance with ACF and partner commitments on logistical aspects;
• Participate in capacity building of partners according to identified needs;
• Organise the logistics department's work at the base;
• Delegate activities and control their proper execution;
• Manage the recruitment of staff for the logistics department;
• Contribute to the development of the training plan;
• Provide training for his staff;
• Conduct evaluation interviews;
• Provide technical support to the team if necessary;
• Produce a complete monthly logistics report;
  • Follow-up of contracts
  • Equipment list
  • Fleet management report
  • Generator management report
  • ICT report
  • Stock report
• Monitor logistics indicators and analyse them.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Logistics or Purchasing and Supply;
• Certification in Supply or Logistics desirable (CIPS, CILT, etc);
• Master degree in Business Administration or Logistics or Purchasing and Supply added advantage;
• Min 3 years’ extensive experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, preferably in humanitarian or development work;
• High level of Integrity and transparency;
• Capacity to conduct trainings and team management;
• Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power point);
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
• Excellent people management skills combined with the ability and desire to further develop staff capacity;
• Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well;
• Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment;
• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international;
• Fluent in basic IT and networking technology.