Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
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JOB CONTEXT:
HI in 2023 has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including a long-term rehabilitation project in Gaza. HI is also the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Platforms in Gaza and in the West Bank (two coordination bodies among all rehabilitation actors in each area).
The new conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 70,000 Palestinians have been injured and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments. HI is managing a complex humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip, with extreme challenges in terms of access and security. In addition, HI is also implementing a mix of emergency response and preparedness activities in the West Bank, with several access and security challenges.
HI current response spans these sectors: physical rehabilitation, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy and distribution of health, hygiene, and NFI kits.
Main challenges: severe lack of security and humanitarian access in Gaza; security risks, access constraints, and potential further escalation in West Bank and East Jerusalem.
The security is unpredictable. Security rules are tight with controlled movement. Systems for hibernation and evacuation are in place. HI has setup a solid system with for security management, although the risks is remain high.
YOUR MISSION:
Reporting to the Palestine logistics manager, as logistics manager support, you ensure the efficient management of logistics resources for the site of intervention under your responsibility. You are the focal point for the Palestine logistics manager and as such informs him of any problems that fall within your remit and suggests solutions. You are a key player in the rollout and implementation of HI\u2019s logistics standards, which consists in reworking the positioning of logistics at HI and affirming the principle of professional development.
Your main responsibilities will be:
\u00b7 Support in steering the Site logistics management
\u00b7 Support the existing log team in the implementation of logistics tasks and the structuration of their work
\u00b7 Update and apply logistics procedures for the supply chain (purchase, stock, transport), equipment, vehicle fleets, power supply and telecommunications, in compliance with the legal framework and internal and donor regulations
\u00b7 Develop and implement advanced planning tools and systems for logistics activities (procurement trackers, warehousing reports, fleet reports, Fuel consumption reports, etc.) with the project heads.
\u00b7 Ensure the timely delivery of logistics support services to all area projects.
\u00b7 Monitor and Audit the Mission procurement files and submit report of findings and corrections to procurement officers
\u00b7 Coordinate with HI Emergency Log manager based in Egypt the arrival of Shipments into HI Warehouses in Gaza in collaboration with Log Cluster
\u00b7 Support Gaza team in conducting market analysis to avoid the risk of centralizing all supply chains on a few suppliers.
\u00b7 Support on stock programmatic management (warehouse follow-up, consumption, re-supply alert)
\u00b7 In coordination with the HASM and AM, support the logistics team in searching, analyzing, and securing new premises and taking actions to set up the premises and define specific logistics action plan to be in line with HI contingency plan.
\u00b7 Follow up Logistics service contracts and Ensure Logistics archiving system is on place
\u00b7 Train mission teams and Expats on logistics procedures in compliance with the legal framework and donor regulations and support with recruitment process
Requirements
\u2022 You hold a degree in logistics or supply chain.
\u2022 You have at least 5 years of experience in management of humanitarian logistics and at least 2 years of experience in emergency responses in conflict-affected countries.
\u2022 You are able to project quickly in an emergency context, manage your stress, and work under pressure.
\u2022 You are able to handle conflicts, you have strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with good communication and negotiation skills in English.
\u2022 With a high capacity for analysis and synthesis, you have proven training and local capacity building experience.
Benefits
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team
6 months International contract starting from mid-April 2025; The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; Pension scheme; Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI; Salary from 2750\u20ac gross/month upon experience; Perdiem: 756 \u20ac net/month - paid in the field Hardship: 500 \u20ac net/month paid with your salary for Gaza Paid leaves: 25 days per year; R&R: according to the level of the mission : 5 days every 2 months + possible transport/package support for Gaza Position: Unaccompanied: Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI; If you are resident in the country: local package.