Logistics Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

• Assisting the Project Coordinator or E-Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project or capital,
• in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the targeted population
• Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project / capital including the following:

• Logistics: (construction, transport of goods and staff, ICT & communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines,
• equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging
• facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions)
• WHS: implementation of water, health and sanitation activities.
• Supply: implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the project
• Implementing all administrative related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).
• Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the E-Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the E-HR
• Coordinator, the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development
• and communication) of the logistics staff in the project / capital in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• to correctly perform all logistics activities.
• Ensuring technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and providing coaching to logistics staff under his/her
• responsibility. Ensuring all staff in the Project is properly briefed about use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).
• Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and
• preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing
• day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise. For this
• purpose, the Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate security exchange of information.
• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines
• Assist the e-Logistics Coordinator to prepare before emergency assessment and after intervention.
• Carrying out assessment and feasibility studies in the field to provide line managers with alternatives and possible solutions to
• infrastructure challenges in the area of specialization e.g. installing / building / implementing. Liaising directly with the staff to identify
• the project needs and managing response and prioritization of requests
• Organizing and supervising the fleet of vehicles in the coordination base (driver’s schedules, vehicles maintenance, vehicles
• registration and insurance, fuel consumptions, etc.), in order to ensure coping with the transportation and movement needs.
• Supervise all Maintenance activities, of MSF OCB premises and health facilities and support on the day-to-day work when needed.
• Evaluate the needs of the consumable materials for the offices and houses and replenish accordingly.
• Ensure all service providers at capital level “Internet, telecommunication, VTS and office accessories”
• He/she is Backup for the e-Logistics Coordinator.

• Essential secondary education and technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer.

• Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities. Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, and working experience in developing countries
• Essential, working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs and previous humanitarian experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing
• Desirable : Experience in Emergency explo visit and intervention.

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

• People Management and Development L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L3
• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3

• Proficiency in written and oral English & Kiswahili is desirable.

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