Country Logistics Coordinator – South Sudan

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in the geographic area of today’s South Sudan since 1996. MI implements a multisectoral program including Food & Nutrition Security, Livelihoods, WASH, health and peaceful conflict resolution. This includes activities such as agricultural trainings, cash distributions, food for education and access to water, sanitation and hygiene. The program is aiming to increase its work with local partner organisations to foster sustainability. MI applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach in its programming. MI maintains its country office in Juba while operating a program office in Wau and project offices in Uyujuku and Yei.

For its work in South Sudan, Malteser International is looking for a motivated and highly engaged Country Logistics Coordinator with extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics and leadership. 

As the Country Logistics Coordinator, you will be in charge of MI’s logistics department in South Sudan and work closely together with the Senior Management Team and the logistics staff in all locations.

• Ensure MI logistic guidelines, policies and procedures are followed and provide technical advice to Project Managers and logistics staff at all locations
• Closely follow and support the whole procurement processes to secure compliance in all areas incl. physical visits, tender management, supplier vetting, evaluation committee and contracting
• Secure efficient warehouse management, inventory and stock management as well as fleet management (incl. vehicle maintenance and repair)
• Create and/or develop effective supplier management to ensure database, procurement documentation, vetting process and standard price lists for goods & services are regularly updated
• Lead and supervise logistics team at all locations in South Sudan, provide training and guidance for all staff to improve knowledge sharing across the organisation
• Collaborate with Safety & Security Manager, establish anti-fraud and corruption control mechanism and report any suspected corruption and fraud cases in logistics and procurement

• Minimum 5 years of professional background in a leading logistics position of an international NGO, with knowledge of local context in South Sudan and work experience in a challenging work environment of the humanitarian sphere
• Accomplished and skilful individual with a university degree (e.g. supply chain management, logistics, business administration) and extensive technical experience in logistics, procurement, compliance and administration
• Positive attitude that allows you to be a great leader and team member while exercising professional organisational skills to develop staff and optimise processes
• Very well-versed in understanding IT infrastructure and using common office software, particularly Microsoft Sharepoint, Excel and Teams
• Excellent communication skills with external and internal stakeholders, fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of (Juba) Arabic is an asset

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
• Start Date: 01.10.2024
• Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan (with frequent travel to field locations)
• Duration of contract: 12 months (prospect of extension)
• Salary according to MI salary scale for international staff, qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation in team house/apartment, 31 days leave entitlement, one home flight per year of employment, R&R every 10 weeks
• Please note this is an unaccompanied position

yle=”Body Text”>Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.