Background
NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by displacement in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine. NRC’s interventions are based upon its programming expertise in six Core Competencies (CC): Shelter & Settlements, Education, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), and Protection of vulnerable civilians affected by displacement against violence. To support its work in these Core Competencies, NRC has also elected globally to focus on a few cross-cutting thematic areas, including Cash & Markets, Climate Change and Environment, Durable Solutions and Self-Reliance, Integrated Programming, as well as Safe and Inclusive Programming.
Jordan currently hosts nearly 670,000 registered Syrian refugees. On average, they have lived in in Jordan for over seven years. In addition, there are nearly 90,000 refugees of other nationalities residing in Jordan and registered with UNHCR, who have quite a different set of needs and constraints than Syrian refugees. For the time being, the focus is on increasing the self-reliance of these populations as a pathway towards more durable solutions in the future: since the border with Syria re-opened in October 2018, only 7% of Syrian refugees have returned and no more than 1% resettle annually. Often cited as amongst the most welcoming environment for refugees in the region, Jordan has put in place over the years a myriad of progressive policies in support of refugee presence in the country. Yet, despite tremendous efforts and goodwill from the Jordanian population, its government and the international community over the past decade, effective progress in terms of access of these refugees to decent and sustainable work opportunities has been limited. This is in part related to existing restrictive regulations for refugees in terms of access to various sectors of labour markets.
Job Purpose
The main objective for the Logistics Manager is to manage and strengthen the logistic support services, i.e. procurement, warehousing, transport, fleet and the overall supply chain set-up. Ensuring that the Logistics department continues to ensure that the needs of NRC Jordan are met to continue delivering humanitarian assistance across the Jordan. The Logistics Manager must demonstrate strong engagement and leadership in all major logistics actions.
What you will do
Plan and implement logistics’ strategic objectives in line with NRC Jordan strategy and global NRC objectives. Ensure that country set up is compliant with the Logistics Handbook, NRC policies and donor requirements and implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures. Training and support of line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities while ensuring anti-corruption focus in procedures and trainings. Manage the logistics team, review and improve logistics’ structure to improve performance and cost efficiency. Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices. Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and Suppliers. Provide regular analysis and reports. Directly assisting and contributing to program and project design, including budget Development. Ensure close and regular communication, coordination and planning with all logistics and program heads in all NRC Area offices. Developing, implementing and monitoring Areas’ decentralization process Develop, modify, prepare and validate documentation in relation to automated logistics or maintenance data reporting systems and management information systems. Lead on market surveys in light of NRC program’s need to improve implementation with a continuous review and improvement of local framework agreements. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.What you will bring
A Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study Minimum 3 years of experience from working in a similar Logistics managerial capacity in a humanitarian/recovery context Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Knowledge and skills in relevant data analysis and best practices in humanitarian logistics Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Fluency in English, both written and verbalBehavioural Competencies
Managing resources to optimize results Managing performance and development Initiating action and change Strategic thinkingWhat We Offer
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take initiative.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
To be dedicated in what we do; To be innovative with our solutions; To act as one unified and inclusive team; To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.Additional Information:
Duty Stations: Amman, Jordan
Travel: 20-40% within Jordan
Grade 9 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Head of Support
For more information regarding the role, please find the detailed job description here.
We invite applications from all qualified and interested national candidates. Send in your application by latest April 6th, 2023.
Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
Learn more about NRC's operations in Jordan here.
For any queries, please email us at mero.recruitment@nrc.no with job title as the subject line. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
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