Logistics Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Accountabilities / Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)

• Assisting the Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project or capital, in conjunction with other medical project managers to identify and respond to the needs of the targeted population in terms of construction, transport, communication, food, shelter, water and sanitation, and essential non-food items.
• Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project/capital (construction, transport of goods and staff, 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 LogCo on the development of the ongoing programs.
• Implementing all administrative-related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurance, vehicle contracts, etc.).
• Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator, and the HR Coordinator, of the HR-associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development, and communication) of the logistics staff in the project/capital to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.
• He/she is the technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the mission and provides coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility. Ensuring all staff in the Project is properly briefed about the use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).
• Ensuring installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions
• Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the mission 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. For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate the security exchange of information.
• Participating in monthly reports according to MSF WaCA guidelines

Required Skills And Competencies

• Education: Technical Diploma or University Degree, preferably an Engineer
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in logistics management and related activities with MSF with MSF and or other NGOs.
• Languages: English
• Computer Literacy: Essential computer skills; Word, excel, internet, etc.
• Competencies: people management and development, commitment to MSF, Behavioral flexibility, result and quality orientation and Teamwork, and Cooperation