Working as an important member of a diverse team who
are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and
compassionate care the ERT Logistics Officer supports many of the logistics
activities of the emergency response teams. On a day-to-day basis the ERT
Logistics Officer carries out a variety of functions required to ensure the
logistical needs of the programme are met and that all logistical activities
are delivered efficiently, accurately and on-time. All activities are carried
out in line with Medair policies and procedures and according to any applicable
donor, HQ or field guidelines.
Project Overview
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) works across all
10 states of South Sudan in response to acute emergencies: displacement due to
conflict or disasters, returnee/refugee influxes, disease outbreaks and in
emergency level malnutrition. The ERT has teams across four sectors – Health,
Nutrition, Non-Food Items (NFIs)/Emergency Shelter and WASH, with teams often
working together in field sites. Multiple emergency response sites are active
at any given time.
Workplace
Juba, South Sudan, with travel to field locations. .
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, contract of 12 months
Key Activity Areas
Logistics
- Be
the point person for all ERT day-to-day logistical functions across all
ERT teams including:
- Supporting
logistical activities such as procurement – including procurement
planning, supply chain, stock management, warehousing, transport,
facilities in field locations, oversight of communication and IT.
- Liaising
with the relevant ERT project manager to provide effective logistical
support to the projects and the field teams.
- Be
the point of contact between all ERT Teams and Juba based logistics
positions.
- Travel
to ERT response locations and support logistics operations and needs in
ERT field response sites, when required.
- Ensure
all activities are carried out in line with Medair guidelines and
procedures.
- Work
with relevant team members and field management to ensure the security of
the Medair base(s) and of all Medair property and equipment.
Administration
- In
close collaboration with the Medair Logistics team, meet the logistics
related administrative requirements of Medair, donors, local legislation,
suppliers, contractors and any other stakeholders, so that the logistical
aspects of the programme function efficiently, effectively and with
integrity.
- Ensure
a clear and transparent paper trail is in place for all logistical
transactions.
Communication
- Provide
training, advice, mentoring and coaching as required to all relevant staff
on logistical procedures, internal controls and the logistical
requirements of donors.
Staff Management
- Work
with nationally recruited staff with an emphasis on developing individual
and team capacity to handle a variety of logistical tasks as efficiently
and effectively as possible.
Quality Management
- Be
aware of the potential for loss or fraud in logistical activities and
procedures. Pro-actively work to prevent such occurrences by working with
relevant line managers to improve transparency.
Qualifications
- Professional
/ vocational / technical qualification in Logistics
Languages
- Strong
working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
- 1
year post-qualification professional experience
- 2
years’ experience working in a cross-cultural setting, preferable in
managing logistics operations in emergency settings desirable
- Work
experience in logistics
- Solution-oriented
approach; Enjoys a challenge and works hard to achieve objectives
- Team-player
with good inter-personal skills
- Capacity
to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
- Ability
to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Problem
solving ability; Commitment to best practice
- Quick
learner with practical, precise approach
- Able
to make decisions within a consultative and supportive framework
- Ability
to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips
Medair Standard Working Requirements for
the Field
- Experienced
professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
- Committed Christians;
commitment to the Medair values
- Strong
working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working
knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field
programmes
- Single
or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also
apply.
- Successful
completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect
the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff,
beneficiaries, external contacts
- Able
to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong
character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to
handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically
fit
Benefits
- A
salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the
position-holder
- Comprehensive
briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security
training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation,
food, and transportation in-country
- Return
flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every
year of service)
- Rest
and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and
food allowance)
- Annual
leave; Death and disability allowance
- Contribution
matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
- Additional
contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive
medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-
assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
- This
is a field position based in Juba with travel to field locations and
working and living conditions may be very different to that previously
experienced.
Application Process
Please fill out your application for this position
via the click to apply link below. Please do
not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications.
Only English-language applications and
CVs will be reviewed.
Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for
applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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