Congo: Logistics Coordinator (French speaking is a MUST)

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR French Speaking is a MUST!

Report to

Head of Mission

Report to functional

Cell based Technical Referent in HQ/ Field support unit or technical referents at HQ

Logistics

Main purpose

Define and implement technical and logistics strategies and support to the field, ensuring the pertinence and coherence of logistics programmes, adequacy of the means provided and the compliance of MSF standards and protocols in order to enable the development of the mission in perfect working conditions and optimise the impact of the medical projects.

Accountabilities

· Participate actively in the definition and update of annual project planning and budgets and the Emergency Preparation Plan, defining strategies and providing advice to the HoM in the translation of the identified logistical / technical needs into objectives, priorities and resources needed for the mission.

· Is accountable to monitor the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the mission (construction and rehabilitation, stock and supply of medical and non medical material, transport, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, etc.) ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the HoM on the development of the ongoing programmes and proposing reorientation strategies when needed.

· Is responsible for the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activities he/she is accountable for:

· Is responsible for ensuring technical reference and support for all logistics/technical issues in the mission and provide coaching to logistics staff.

· Is responsible for ensuring installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in an adequate living condition as well as all the equipment required.

· Is responsible to ensure the proper use and maintenance of IT (computers, software, backups, etc.) and communication tools.

· Is responsible to define and monitor technical aspects of the risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the mission security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring security rules observation and reporting to the HoM of any problem. For this purpose, the Logistics Coordinator will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate exchange of information on security situation and will be the security back up in the absence of the HoM.

· Is responsible to ensure communication means in the Mission (including numbers frequencies), allowing permanent communication between capital, projects, bases and HQ. Ensures all staff in the Mission benefits from proper training on how to use communications equipment available in the Mission (e.g. satellite phones, HF/VHF radios, computers, etc.)

· Represent MSF in meetings with Authorities and other NGOs for technical/logistics related issues.

· Provide reporting on projects/mission evolution from the technical/logistics perspective and propose corrections if needed,

Requirements

Education

Essential degree and specialization in Logistics and MSF Logistics training.

Experience

Essential, working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs and previous humanitarian experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries. Desirable previous experience in emergencies.

Languages

Mission language essential; English and French Speaking is a MUST.

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

· Strategic vision

· Leadership

· People Management

· Teamwork

· Service

To apply, all applicants should please send their Cv and cover motivation letter under the reference "Logistics Coordinator French" to: logisticsrecruitment@amsterdam.msf.org

Please submit your Cv and cover letter in One file and name the file with your last name.

Closing date: May 23 2016