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We are searching profiles of experimented logistics coordinators to work with us in different missions in Africa and Asia.

The Logistics Coordinator is in charge of the development, coordination and monitoring of every process related to logistics in the Mission. His/her main goal is to contribute to the Mission´s Country Strategy, to ensure the approach of the Mission is well adapted to the reality of logistics in the areas of operation. Based on this, the Logistics Coordinator will also design a specific strategy for logistics management in the Mission, as well as an action plan for its implementation. The action plan will be created in coordination with the other members of the Coordination Team, and its final aim will be to guarantee an efficient and effective operational support to the projects of the Mission.

• Coordinate logistics at national level

Internal coordination of the logistics team in the Mission

Drafting of Proposals and Reports to donors

Support to and supervision of the supply chain:

Budgeting

Reporting, analysis and information management

Communication Management:

Equipment Management:

Fleet Management

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the definition of mission strategy

Contribute to the definition of the Logistics component of the Mission´s strategy with information, hard data and clear planning

Develop, update and disseminate the Mission´s Logistics Strategy

Contribute to discussions within the Mission´s Coordination Team as needed

Advise the Mission´s departments on logistics, as needed

• Promote and ensure collaboration and coordination in logistics with external stakeholders and implementing partners

Contribute to the process of selection of implementing partners, and validate aby analysis submitted by the bases on their logistics capacity

Define the specifics of logistics management in any joint project between Action Against Hunger and its implementing partners

 Ensure any practices not already in use by Action Against Hunger are analyzed and considered for implementation 

Contribute and validate the logistics component of any written agreement between Action Against Hunger and its implementing partners

 Represent Action Against Hunger on any external coordination bodies, and develop a network for the exchange of information and good practices on logistics

•  Line-management of the Logistics team, and technical management of and support to Base Logisticians in the Bases

Define the country’s logistics team configuration, ensuring the correct allocation of human resources within the Mission

Create and define job descriptions for every member of the department

Contribute to the recruitment of logistics staff as needed

Ensure the cohesion and good communication within the department

Participate in the briefing/debriefing of logistics team members

Develop and monitor individual action plans for every member of the department

Contribute to the Mission Training Plan, and monitor its implementation within the logistics department

Provide technical support to any team member, as needed

Evaluate the performance of every team member, and contribute to the development their relevant skills

• Operational support to the Mission´s security management

Advise the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director on matters related to security management

Deputise as security manager in the absence of the Country Director

Contribute to analyse the Mission´s operational context

Collect and disseminate externally produced security information to the relevant staff in the Operations department

Contribute to the design and update of the operational component of the Mission´s Security Plan package

Contribute to monitor the compliance of all staff with the Mission´s security regulations

Ensure the compliance of all personnel under his direct management with the Mission´s security regulations

Contribute to the follow up on the physical status and availability of contingency measures and equipment (e.g. hibernation boxes, back-up vehicles).

• Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger

Support any emergency interventions by Action Against Hunger 

Support any activity that helps reaching Action Against Hunger´s goals 

Promote Gender Balance in teams when recruiting  

• Knowledge in Logistics, Business, Engineering, Humanitarian Studies or another related field.
• Minimum 2-years experience in field logistics coordination in a Humanitarian Aid organization. Evidence of practical experience in logistics management and coordination within the field of supply chain management, fleet/transport management and asset management. Experience in launching tenders an asset.
• Knowledge of Action Against Hunger´s Kitlog V3.6 is an asset. Advanced knowledge of donor’s guidelines and procedures related to Logistics (ECHO, UNICEF,USAID, CIDA) an asset.
• Experience in budgeting and budget management for logistics.
• Experience producing accurate-, timely and efficient reports about all areas related to logistics.
• Proven management- and coordination skills (including HR and stress management).
• Proven ability in translating analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategic decision-making.
• Languages: English and French or Spanish.
• Advanced Windows MSOffice user, proficient level of MS Excel compulsory. General IT knowledge and experience an asset.

• Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale and to candidate’s previous experience.
• Formal work contract
• National and international mobility may be needed. 
• Expatriate insurance (health, live, repatriation, travel, etc.).
• Break flights/trips to defined area.
• Yearly holiday return flight ticket.  
• Accommodation and housing expenses (in shared guest house).
• Travel costs to and from the mission.
• 25 working days of paid leave per year.