For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter. After providing emergency aid, our humanitarian teams accompany the most vulnerable families and communities until they recover their livelihoods and self-sufficiency, to enable them to deal with the challenges of an uncertain future with dignity. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is particularly committed to fighting water-related diseases, the primary cause of death in the world today. Drawing on their expertise, our teams develop and carry out aid programs in the fields of water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as in the essential domains of food security and reconstruction. In 2014, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL teams, comprising 188 international and 1742 national employees. The association is directed by Jean-Yves Troy. Founded by Alain Boinet and presided by Edouard Lagourgue, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is a non-profit organisation under the French 1901 charities law. An annual general meeting is held each year, and the charity has a Board of Governors and a steering committee.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 years
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: Logistics , NGO/Non-Profit
General objectives:
- The Logistics Coordinator pilots logistics activities of the mission to ensure the smooth running of SI programs in the country.
- S/he ensures the implementation of SI procedures and logistics tools on the mission and ensures their compliance and their proper use.
- S/he helps define the mission strategy, drafting and design projects necessary means and activities SI.
- S/he supports the Country Director in the operational safety.
- S/he is the referent in the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any issue related to logistics.
Specific stakes and challenges:
- Logistic management capacity. Limited presence in the field for senior staff. The logistics coordinator will have to participate in designing a logistic strategy (HR/process….) to ensure compliance of logistic process within a restricted access constraint.
- Participate to risk mitigation analysis along with Country Director, Field Coordinators and Security Coordinator to set up efficient mitigation measures (tools, process…) at field level (infrastructure, telecom, contingency plan….)
- Empower the inter-department coordination/communication (with program, finance….) at each level (base, coordination….) to generate/increase global understanding of the mission and of challenges in the different departments.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Harmonize the standard and approach of logistics within the different bases:
- Remote management
- Security means setup
- Use of monitoring tools
- Market assessment countrywide
Procurement strategy:
- Define with the bases/coordination the relevant means for the logistics department (RACI, JD….) to suit the new situation of the mission (financial situation, access challenges…)
- Ensure a precise monitoring, forecasting of logistics expenses to increase the accuracy of our budgeting (PALM, LFU, BoQs…)
- Analyze and rationalize where possible the bases/coordination support running costs (supplies, maintenance, DW….)
Management:
Under the direct management of the Logistics Coordinator:
- 1 Procurement Responsible
- 1 ITC Responsible
YOUR PROFILE
Education:
- Education background in logistics, transport, warehousing, IT, supply chain, management…
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years relevant logistics and management experience in emergency and/or development context at an international level.
- Experience in the management of budgets and the ability to prepare timely, complete, and accurate reports.
- Demonstrable knowledge of rules, regulations, and donor policies governing the compliance/regulatory management of procurement rules from donors such as BHA, ECHO, CIAA, CDCS, UNICEF, NHF, IOM, WFP and other agencies.
- Proven ability to develop, implement and support adequate logistics systems, including planning, managing, procurement, fleet stock, and asset management.
- Previous experience with SI is an asset.
- Previous experience in remote management is an asset.
Technical skills and knowledge:
- Very good command of logistics procedures.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions.
- Strong management, training/capacity-building skills.
- Computer literacy with very good command of MS Office Suite and especially high proficiency in Excel to handle and develops auditing tools with the headquarters.
Soft skills and spirit:
- Respect for safety/security rules.
- Stress management skills: the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workload.
- Team player, capacity to give a positive dynamic to a young team whilst being fully part of the base’s management team.
- Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethics.
Languages:
- Fully fluent English: speaking, reading, and writing skills.
