Logistics & Supply Coordinator- Sudan

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people**.**

Job Title: Logistics & Supply Coordinator

Code: SR-40-9481

Duty station: Genina, with frequent visits to other field locations

Starting date: 30/09/2024

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: technical supervision of log team

Functional Supervisor: Regional Logistics & Supply Coordinator

Type of duty station: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

The fighting inside Sudan is having devastating humanitarian effects both inside the country and in the wider region. Sudan faces a complex set of challenges, including ongoing conflict, economic difficulties, and the weakening of critical infrastructure in areas like healthcare, banking, and telecommunications.

As of February 21, 2024, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to persistent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reached a total of 6,326,416 individuals (1,261,060 households).

These figures make Sudan the country with the highest number of IDPs in the world.

The humanitarian situation across all 18 Sudanese states remains dire, with over 24.8 million people in need of assistance.

INTERSOS first operated in Sudan in 2004, primarily in West Darfur State (Genina, Habila, Forobaranga, Garsila, Um Kher) and Khartoum, partnering with the Italian Cooperation, UN agencies, and ECHO in the sectors of Protection, WASH, and Food Security.

The mission was closed in 2015 due to a decrease in humanitarian needs.

Despite this, INTERSOS has continued to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries by providing humanitarian assistance.

Given the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation, INTERSOS is currently working to reactivate its presence in Sudan to respond to the crisis in the country.

General purpose of the position

• Define and implement all supply, logistics, and ICT strategies and support to the mission, ensuring the pertinence and coherence of logistics and supply systems, adequacy of the means provided, and compliance to INTERSOS standards, protocols, and procedures to foster the development of the mission and optimize the impact of the projects.
• Work closely with program and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive reporting, support, and assistance to all INTERSOS activities.
• Is responsible for the logistics management of IMP software and part of the mission Senior Management Team (SMT).

Coordination and support

• Participate actively in the definition and update of annual project planning and budgets, defining strategies and providing advice to the Head of Mission in the translation of the identified logistics, supply, and ICT needs into objectives, priorities, and resources needed for the mission
• Is responsible for monitoring the implementation of logistics, supply, and ICT activities in the mission (construction and rehabilitation, stock and supply of non-medical and medical material, fleet management and transport, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, security rules (implementation and enforcement, ICT, assets, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with INTERSOS standards, protocols, and procedures, across the mission and according to donor requirements including procurement. Report to the Head of Mission on the development of the ongoing programs and propose reorientation strategies when needed
• Is responsible for ensuring technical reference and support for all logistics, supply, and ICT issues in the mission, providing coaching to logistics staff, and representing INTERSOS in meetings with authorities, other NGOs, and coordination networks for technical/logistics-related issues
• Ensure the production of mission-level SOPs (if needed) for the Logistics needs

Logistics Information Management

• Provide monthly reporting to the Head of Mission Regional Logistics and Supply Coordinator (through IMP) and related people on projects/mission evolution from the technical/logistics perspective and propose corrections if needed
• Ensure that data reported in INTERSOS Logistics software (Intersos Management Platform – IMP) is correctly used and accurate. Provide training to mission staff if required and support the implementation of INTERSOS Logistics software in missions

Supply-Chain Management and Procurement

• Monitoring overall procurement performance for the mission. Ensure effective and cost-efficient procurement planning by liaising with technical staff, Field Coordinator, and/or Project Managers. Ensure that online procurement plans are created on IMP and up to date while guaranteeing INTERSOS and donor procurement policies and procedures are being adhered to at all times. Research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Coordinate with the Administration and Finance Department to ensure that payment processes to suppliers are made on time and respecting the financial systems
• Plan and perform field audits to ensure consistency in process application and proper documentation and filing are maintained
• Develop and implement service contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Examine and re-evaluate existing service contracts and oversee regular rent, utility payments (i.e., electricity, water, gas, etc.), office and guesthouse maintenance contracts, and running costs procedures. Ensure that they are properly handled by Logistics and Supply Officer and Assistants, Administration, and/or focal points
• Overview that the Supply Manager/Assistant and Field Coordinator Logistics and Supply Officer maintain and update a pre-qualified suppliers list per base
• Is responsible for ensuring the good storage of all projects materials within warehouse/stock, in respect of the INTERSOS Supply SOPs and regular inventory checks every quarter
• Check and coordinate with logistics staff that goods deliveries are done as planned and properly stored
• Prepare and launch tenders documents in coordination with the Supply team

Transportation management

• Ensure that INTERSOS Fleet Management model, movement security protocols, and Brand Identity Manual are applied in missions – the fleet is checked, and regularly maintained and that vehicles are insured and taxes are paid
• Follow-up on proper monitoring of fuel consumption and use of vehicle log-book, maintenance log, oil log, and other fleet formats and templates by Field Coordinator logistics staff. Ensure that proper documentation of vehicles (i.e. lease, insurance, mechanical inspection, etc.) is properly handled by logistics staff
• Contribute to the development of sustainable approaches to transport management by streamlining INTERSOS environmental policy and Regional Office suggestions

Facilities and Communications management

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and guesthouse facilities with adequate living conditions and in accordance with INTERSOS minimum standards and brand identity manual. Ensure the application of defined safety and security measures and make inspection visits to assess the rehabilitation needs of facilities
• Is responsible for ensuring that facilities have an appropriate IT and Communications infrastructure and equipment to sustain INTERSOS software platforms and in line with policies and procedures – allowing permanent communication between capital, projects, bases, and HQ and proper management of the bases. Guarantees that all staffs in the mission have proper training on how to use communications equipment available (e.g. satellite phones, HF/VHF radios, computers, etc.)
• Contribute to the development of sustainable approaches to facility management by streamlining INTERSOS environmental policy and Regional Office suggestions

Assets management

• Oversee the purchase, use, and maintenance of IT assets, office and project equipment, and communication tools, while ensuring that all mission assets registered in IMP are documented, issued with unique INTERSOS asset numbers, tagged, and logged according to asset management policies and procedures
• Report asset list at the end of the project and oversee asset rollover according to the defined destination with the Programs Department
• Oversee regular fixed assets check every quarter

Human Resources management

• Coordinate the Logistics team and participates in the HR processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff development and internal communication) to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activities he is accountable for

Applied security

• In collaboration with the Head of Mission and the Security Coordinator (if present) is responsible for co-defining and monitoring the 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, monitoring daily the security rules and reporting to the Head of Mission of any problem. For this purpose, in case of absence of a dedicated Security Focal Point, the Logistics Coordinator has to create an appropriate environment to facilitate the exchange of information on security situations. Is the security backup in the absence of the Head of Mission.

Education

Essential degree and specialization in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management

Professional Experience

Essentially at least four years of working experience in relevant logistics positions and previous humanitarian experience with NGOs in developing countries. Desirable previous experience in emergencies

Professional Requirements

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Languages

Fluent English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Arabic is an asset

Personal requirements

• Strategic vision
• Leadership
• People management and development
• Service orientation
• Behavioral flexibility
• Results and quality orientation
• Stress management
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles