A LOGISTICS EXPERT – AFGHANISTAN

About : Action contre la Faim

Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires – indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence – fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d’urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d’activités : Nutrition et Santé – Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection – Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence – Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène – Plaidoyer. En 2022, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 28 millions de personnes dans 46 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, you will lead in Supply Chain Management of large-scale procurements for BHA, FCDO, BMGF, BMZ, and EU-funded projects in the Afghanistan Country Mission, ensuring strong logistical performance and coordination at the country level to provide optimal support to programmes and coaching to the Logistics department.
More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:
Contribute to the definition of the country office’s strategy.
Develop the country office’s logistics strategy (procurement, transport, storage, vehicle fleet, etc.).
Provide logistical information to other departments for the definition of the country strategy.
Coordinate logistics at the national level.
Implement and enforce ACF logistics rules in compliance with donor guidelines within the country office.
Manage international transport in collaboration with HQ.
Monitor the international supply chain, logistics actors, and import processes.
Ensure the relevance and monitor the implementation of the country office’s safety policy, and contribute to the implementation of the Country Office safety policy.
Define the security rules for the Country Office in accordance with ACF standards (e.g., electrical standards, etc.).
Coach on the role & responsibilities of the Logistics department (Acting HOD/DHOD & Log Managers) and Partners.
Prevent and manage situations of fraud and corruption.
Coach, mentor, and support the Logistics team in the capital and on bases.
Identify external training needs for the logistics team.
Set up a training work plan for the next year with the participation of the Logistics Deputy head Of Department and the Regional Logistics Advisor.

Profile :

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Finance, Logistics, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, and/or other related fields, with at least a minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in logistics management as Head of Logistics Department and/or Supply Chain Management, preferably in humanitarian and development contexts.
Previous work experience in Afghanistan, including ACF’s previous experience in the logistics department, will be an added asset.
You have the ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate and demonstrating good judgment.
You are flexible and able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment.
You have strong organizational and management skills and the ability to coordinate a diverse range of people and responsibilities.

Conditions d’emploi

6 months fixed term contract under French or Afghan labor law
Remuneration package and competitive benefits
SalaryMonthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 645euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
AdvantagesChild allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare
reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings: Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©Other benefits (gifts vouchers; birth, wedding, etc…)
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