For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic has the Congo is still affected by the consequences of decades of civil war. In precarios situation, IDPs suffer from chronical food insecurity and/or diseases linked ot lack of access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Since 2003, Acted acts mainly to respond to emergencies, reinforce the population’s resilience, co-creating an effective governance and promoting an inclusive and sustainble growth. Intervening mostly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects financed by BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), FH (Fond Humanitaire), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Acted brings a flexible and adapted emergency response to the complex and acute humanitarian crisis by assisting the most vulnerable populations. With projects ongoing in these several areas, Acted seeks to response to their basic needs in terms of accommodation (shelter), food security, NFIs or access to water while ensuring the promotion of a protective environment.

You will be in charge of

The Country Logistics Manager (CLM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level. Under the authority of the Country Director/Representative, the CLM is responsible for supply chain management intended to program implementation, as well as for logistical transversal management such as fleet, fuel, premises, assets & communication management. S/He should ensure compliance of all logistics operations in country with Acted logistics & donors’ procedures, best practices & national regulations, with an emphasis given to the value for money principle. He/She will also lead, provide technical support and capacity building to the country logistics staff.

Main duties

1. Supply chain management

Procurement: Ensure that any need should be delivered according to the defined chronogram, requested quality standards, and proper procurement scenarioStocks & deliveries: Ensure appropriate storage network & stock management standards across the country

2. Transversal logistical management

Fleet & transportation: Deploy efficient transportation means across the countryFuel: Manage fuel supply across the country; anticipate & mitigate fuel supply risks, including quality requirementsAsset: Deploy an efficient asset allocation & maintenance plan across the countryPremises: Ensure proper working & living conditions for all staff in each premise at all times by maintaining an efficient general services approachCommunications & IT management: Deploy an efficient IT plan across the country based on Acted global standard

3. Compliance & transparency

4. Leadership

Expected skills and qualifications

At least 2-3 years of working experience in logistics, supply chain management and/or security management and procedures;Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff;Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;Previous experience abroad is an asset.

Terms of reference For more information about the position, click here .

Conditions

Salary between 3300 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of Acted benchmark or accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthousePension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees coveredContribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contractAnnual leave of 25 to 43 days per yearOne week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistance

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