Logistics Officer

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• Sourcing warehouses, construction of temporary warehouses, implementation and maintenance of all warehouse systems
• Security and provision of stock level and stock movement data.
• Prepare staff plan and recruit daily workers.
• Manage scheduling of daily workers as required in collaboration with MRC

• Identify transportation options to meet the needs of the operation.
• Organise transport according to the relief plan of action and other needs
• Implement fleet management system for all vehicles in accordance to fleet coordinator’s instructions
• Manage scheduling of drivers in collaboration with MRC

• Undertake local procurement as required and as specified by the Logistics Delegate and Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator in accordance with SOPs and following IFRC procurement procedures
• In collaboration with the procurement coordinator, obtain no less than three quotations, all information being systematically recorded in Purchase Committee minutes, where appropriate.
• Apply financial management principles and ensure running and operational costs are clearly defined and reported against.
• Know and apply IFRC financial controlling system

• Maintain regular contacts and information exchange with National Society counterparts and inform the Logistics Delegate of available capacity.

• Promote adherence to best practice principles and compliance to necessary regulations, legislation and IFRC procedures.
• In line with the operational needs defined by the Logistics Delegate, liaise with government officials and other NGOs as appropriate, including attendance at inter-agency meetings
• To carry accountability for the maintenance of non-specialist logistics equipment owned/operated by the IFRC ensuring compliance with all regulations and quality standard

• Professional qualification in logistics or equivalent experience -Required
• Technical diplomat in a related field –Required
• Introduction to Cash transfer programming  -Preferred

• Minimum 5 year’s logistics experience of Warehousing, Airport Clearance, Transporting goods, Fleet Management, Purchasing, Customs Clearance -Required
• Experience in working in humanitarian interventions including large complex operations and/or development programmes. -Preferred
• Experience in supporting a Cash Transfer program -Preferred
• Experience of internal Red Cross Movement and External Stakeholder relationships. -Preferred
• Experience in narrative & financial reporting -Required
• Experience in planning and managing budgets -Required

• Knowledge of or familiarisation with Cash Transfer Programming -Preferred
• Valid driving license for light vehicles (manual gears) -Required
• Knowledge of communications systems (satellite phones, etc.) -Required
• Valid heavy vehicle driving license -Preferred
• Good understanding of financial process and budgeting -Required
• Proven experience to carry out logistics assessments and set up large operations -Required
• Transport and fleet management -Required
• Supply chain logistical coordination -Required

• Fluent spoken and written French and/or Arabic -Required
• Good command of English language -Preferred

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