Médecins du Monde Logistics support coordinator Ethiopia Jobs

Médecins du Monde Logistics support coordinator Ethiopia Jobs

Closing date: 12 Nov 2019

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad.

It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in more than 40 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

You will be in charge of training, coaching, mentoring and supporting the logistics coordinator and the logistics team in general regarding the definition of country programme logistics strategy.

More specifically, your responsibilities will be:

Logistics coordination

Define and implement logistics process and ensure that everyone is trained and respecting these process

Perform the role of technical adviser and take final responsibility with logistics coordinator for all logistical tasks

Provide inputs on logistics matters to the coordination team for proposal and report writing

Ensure the good filling and follow-up of all the logistics tools for a good capitalization at mission level

In collaboration with the logistics coordinator, be responsible for the appropriate selection, installation, use and maintenance of equipment

Develop and maintain good network of contacts to facilitate emergency responses (customs, suppliers, other NGOs, etc.) and provide logistics support to any emergency responses as per needed

Procurement and supply chain

Train the logistics coordinator to ensure the overall supply chain management

In coordination with the administrative team, be in charge of the implementation, follow-up and respect of MdM logistics procedures

Ensure that the filing system to record and archive all procurement is rigorously maintained by the logistics officer

Ensure the establishment and update of a supplier database and develop robust supplier relationships at national level

Team management and capacity building

Conduct a procurement files audit to uphold the respect of procurement procedures

Develop and conduct internal training on technical logistics issues

Perform field visits to control and supervise the activities of the field logistics team

Be responsible for the line management of specified logistics staff

Train the logistics coordinator to take over the technical support of all logistics staff

Be

responsible of the capacity building and training of all logistics staff to improve efficiency, awareness and compliance with logistics systems and procedures

Security

Participate in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of MdM security measures in-country under the responsibility of the general coordinator and in collaboration with security department in HQ

Ensure security briefing, with the logistics coordinator, to all expatriate and national staff joining the mission

Train the logistics coordinator to evaluate and ensure the safety of the premises, to compile all security incidents in MdM area of intervention and to ensure security incident follow-up

Meetings, representation and reporting

Represent MdM with relevant external organisations and networks at national level

Attend logistics or security related external meetings upon request of the general coordinator

Consolidate logistics reporting and prepare monthly logistics report

Conditions of Employment:
Status : Employee

Contract : Fixed-term contract
Duration : 6 months
Starting date: As soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: 2 817 euros

Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required

Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)

Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered

Guesthouse housing

22.5 RTT (recovery days) per year

5 weeks of paid leaves per year

Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)

Insurance (repatriation…)

Punctual teleworking agreement (after 6 months)

Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

Single posting

Skills and Experience Needed:

At least 2 years’ experience with an NGO in the field

Experience with MdM in an international mission is an asset

Strong knowledge in training, capacity building and support

Experience in programme opening

Experience in health programme management in an asset

Strong knowledge of MdM procurement procedures is an asset

Experience in procurement and supply chain management

Ability to work quickly, under pressure and with short deadlines, flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

Excellent communication skills, listening and diplomacy skills

Ability to listen, provide guidance and foster good team dynamic

Good knowledge of Office pack (word, excel, outlook)

Languages: English is mandatory (oral and written)

You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.

Telephone Applications Will Not Be Accepted
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

How to Apply:

To apply, click on the following link : Médecins du Monde Logistics support coordinator Ethiopia Jobs