Objective 1: Coordinate logistics at national level (40%)
Tasks
Internal coordination of the Logistics team in the Mission
Drafting of Proposals and Reports to donors
Support to and supervision of the supply chain:
Budgeting
Reporting, analysis and information management
Communication Management:
Equipment Management:
Fleet Management
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Objective 2: Contribute to the definition of mission strategy (10%)
Tasks
Contribute to the definition of the Logistics component of the Mission´s strategy with information, hard data and clear planning
Develop, update and disseminate the Mission´s Logistics Strategy
Contribute to discussions within the Mission´s Coordination Team as needed
Advise the Mission´s departments on logistics, as needed
Objective 3: Promote and ensure collaboration and coordination in logistics with external stakeholders and implementing partners (10%)
Tasks
Contribute to the process of selection of implementing partners, and validate aby analysis submitted by the bases on their logistics capacity
Define the specifics of logistics management in any joint project between Action Against Hunger and its implementing partners
Ensure any practices not already in use by Action Against Hunger are analyzed and considered for implementation
Contribute and validate the logistics component of any written agreement between Action Against Hunger and its implementing partners
Represent Action Against Hunger on any external coordination bodies, and develop a network for the exchange of information and good practices on logistics
Objective 4: Line-management of the Logistics team in Beirut, and technical management of and support to Base Logisticians in the Bases (20%)
Tasks
Define the country’s logistics team configuration, ensuring the correct allocation of human resources within the Mission
Create and define job descriptions for every member of the department
Contribute to the recruitment of logistics staff as needed
Ensure the cohesion and good communication within the department
Participate in the briefing/debriefing of logistics team members
Develop and monitor individual action plans for every member of the department
Contribute to the Mission Training Plan, and monitor its implementation within the logistics department
Provide technical support to any team member, as needed
Evaluate the performance of every team member, and contribute to the development their relevant skills
Objective 5: Operational support to the Mission´s security management (20%)
Tasks
Advise the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director on matters related to security management
Deputise as security manager in the absence of the Country Director
Contribute to analyse the Mission´s operational context
Collect and disseminate externally produced security information to the relevant staff in the Operations department
Contribute to the design and update of the operational component of the Mission´s Security Plan package
Contribute to monitor the compliance of all staff with the Mission´s security regulations
Ensure the compliance of all personnel under his direct management with the Mission´s security regulations
Contribute to the follow up on the physical status and availability of contingency measures and equipment (e.g. hibernation boxes, back-up vehicles).
Objective 6: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger
Support any emergency interventions by Action Against Hunger in Lebanon
Support any activity that helps reaching Action Against Hunger´s goals in Lebanon
Promote gender equality within the humanitarian and/or development work
Training/ Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics, Business, Engineering or another related field. Master in Logistics, Humanitarian Studies or similar an asset.
Technical specific knowledge:
Experience in Logistics and security management in humanitarian operations. Knowledge of Action Against Hunger´s Kitlog V3.6 an asset. Advanced knowledge of donor’s guidelines and procedures related to Logistics (ECHO, UNICEF,USAID, CIDA) an asset.
Previous experience:
Minimum 2-years experience in field logistics coordination in a Humanitarian Aid organization. Evidence of practical experience in logistics management and coordination within the field of supply chain management, fleet/transport management and asset management. Experience in launching tenders an asset.
Experience in budgeting and budget management for logistics.
Experience producing accurate-, timely and efficient reports about all areas related to logistics.
Proven management- and coordination skills (including HR and stress management).
Proven ability in translating analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategic decision-making.
Humanitarian sector knowledge:
At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar role (international humanitarian operations, medium-big sized mission, access constraints).
Action Against the Hunger knowledge:
Previous experience with Action Against Hunger preferred. Experience using Kitlog 3.6 an asset.
Languages:
English (spoken, read and written to professional competence level); Arabic (desirable); Spanish (useful);
IT and specific systems:
Advanced Windows MSOffice user, proficient level of MS Excel compulsory. General IT knowledge and experience an asset.
Mobility (national/ international)
Mobility between bases as required. Ability to travel occasionally outside Lebanon.
This vacancy is archived.