Role & Responsibilities
Oversee the provision of the logistical support for the programme. The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring an effective supply chain is in place at all times, and that standard logistics and related administrative systems are established and implemented within Medair country programmes. The role provides strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of logistics, ensuring relevant information, reporting and accountability requirements are met. The Logistics Manager plays an important role in external representation, legal compliance, team leadership and capacity building of logistics staff.
Project Overview
Medair’s emergency response team was deployed in Sudan in February 2020 with the objectives of re-applying for country registration and to re-establish relationship with government authorities, donor agencies, UN partners, and INGOs. The team has also been ascertaining information on gaps and priorities to understand the humanitarian context and identifying programmatic gaps for potential interventions. As of March 2020, Medair obtained registration to start multi-sector programming in in Sudan. Location(s) for the implementation of project is being determined based on needs and assessments.
Workplace & Conditions
Field based position in Khartoum, Sudan. Take a look at Medair’s work in Sudan.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
March 2021. Full time, 12 months.
Key Activity Areas
Logistics Management – Supply chain
· Provide the technical oversight and ensure proper supply chain management practices and procedures are in place and maintained according to Medair standards – to include sourcing and procurement, warehousing, transportation and management of logistics resources in fleet, equipment and facilities.
· Share information on the assessments and proposed interventions, providing overviews of logistics requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent projects. Ensure project planning and budgeting incorporates adequate funding for logistics capacity and resources.
· Manage the procurement process in accord with Medair policies and procedures, in a transparent, accountable, efficient and cost-effective manner. Provide planning support and advice to project managers making procurement requests, identify optimum supply routes, and maintain continuous overview of supply needs. Ensure that local market surveys are regularly carried out, to ensure a full knowledge of the availability and price of local items.
· Locate and negotiate contracting for storage/warehousing that is secure, well-maintained, and meets health and safe working practice requirements. Oversee warehouse operations ensuring proper record keeping for the receipt, storage and issuing of items, physical inventory checks, storage conditions, security and facility maintenance.
· Ensure international and national transportation of freight by land, sea and air is in line with programme budgets and needs; ensuring the most cost effective and reliable means of transport is used for the timely delivery of supplies to projects. Actively engage with freight forwarding agencies, freight handling/clearance agents, and local customs, to ensure that cargo is managed at all points of the supply chain.
· Maintain accurate filing systems, with documented and supported records of logistics transactions for audit purposes, and submit logistics reports to the in-country management team, and GSO logistics pursuant with Medair policies.
Logistics Management – Resources
· Ensure management of vehicle fleets is in line with Medair standards; ensure appropriate allocation and safe use of vehicles throughout the programme and ensure servicing and maintenance schedules are adhered to. Ensure usage of fuel is correctly supervised, logged and recorded. Liaise with security personnel on security-related transport issues.
· Supervise and coordinate communication, IT and power, to ensure that equipment are managed diligently, operated in the most cost-efficient manner, and maintained appropriately. Management of equipment will include procurement, registration, allocation, tracking, maintenance, repair, replacement and reporting.
· Support the proper management of existing field bases, establishment of new ones and closing of existing ones if required. Liaise as necessary with the landlord(s) to ensure proper maintenance and optimum availability of facilities and utilities.
· Ensure regular backups are done for all computers throughout the programme and that virus updates and routine computer maintenance is carried out.
Representation
· Represent Medair in a professional manner contributing to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of Medair’s mandate, ethics and values.
· Proactively engage with suppliers, partners, local authorities, other NGOs, clusters and any other stakeholders, in order to plan, organise, and schedule distribution of goods and material.
Financial management
· Compile and validate the logistics component of all base and project budgets. Monitor spending of assigned budgets, and ensure they operate in line with Medair and donor guidelines for financial accounting and reporting practices.
Staff Management
· Manage and motivate staff with integrity and foresight, and in accordance with HR procedures and policies to ensure that they maintain the highest standards of accountability and professionalism. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, performance review, producing development plans, determination of training needs, etc.
· Ensure that all logistics and relevant programme staff are adequately trained and create possibilities for capacity building, mentoring and coaching. Provide cross training to project managers and other staff on warehouse and (drug) supply chain procedures to enable monitoring and spot checking of remote warehouses and stock points.
Quality Management
· Develop and implement systems to improve transparency. Ensure adequate anti-fraud procedures are in place to detect and ultimately prevent loss or fraud. Carry-out regular inspections and spot-checks, both on systems and on-going work.
· Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards e.g. Sphere and HAP standards, WHO recommendations, etc. Follow the direction of GSO regarding quality, strategy and technical guidelines.
Team Spiritual Life
· Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
· Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
· Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
· Professional qualification in logistics or training in Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.
· Good English (spoken and written). Ability to speak, or learn, local language (Arabic).
Experience / Competencies
· Minimum one-year relevant logistics and management experience in emergency and/or development context.
· Experience of the management of budgets and the ability to prepare timely, complete and accurate reports.
· Experience working in a cross-cultural setting, preferable in the logistics sector.
· Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management, in Medical Logistics or Security training desirable.
· Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols. Advanced planning, coordination, assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Technical understanding of mechanical and communication equipment.
· Demonstrable knowledge of rules, regulations and donor policies governing the compliance/regulatory management of procurement rules from US, EU, UN and other agencies.
This vacancy is archived.