Norwegian People's Aid Logistics and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan

Norwegian People's Aid Logistics and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan

Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is looking for an experienced manager and practitioner to be our new Logistics and Security Manager (LSM) in Juba, South Sudan (international position).

You have strong leadership capabilities, interpersonal skills, and a good understanding and experience working with logistics and security in high-risk areas.

The LSM is responsible for all Norwegian People's Aid's (NPA) logistical activities, and implementing the organisation's safety and security systems. The LSM reports to the Country Director for NPA South Sudan, and will participate in the senior management team.

NPA has worked in South Sudan since 1986. Our country office is based in Juba and from there NPA runs a complex programme with several thematic areas; Partnership with Civil Society, Agriculture and Livelihood, and Emergency Food Security Response.

NPA South Sudan has several sub-offices, around 200 staff and an annual turnover of close to USD 20 million.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise all NPA logistics activities, incl. procurement, warehousing, asset management, fleet management and material planning, and be responsible for the financial management of the dep

Ensure regular and rigorous supervision of all logistics units and hubs to ensure quality and follow up of NPA procedures and donor compliance

Implement and improve logistics management systems and develop local systems for internal control

Coordinate with all programmes and departments, and support as necessary their planning and analysis for improved cost efficiency and timely delivery of assets and services

Ensure that NPA part-take in relevant local and state level coordination and cluster mechanisms, and ensure appropriate liaison with national actors and agencies, on issues affecting NPA's logistical operations and staff safety

Be responsible for the continued development and implementation of safety and security systems

(incl. policies, plans, procedures) for NPA South Sudan, especially ensuring staff adherence to these

Ensure adequate security training for staff in order to ensure awareness and promote inclusion, participation, and leadership on safety and security among the entire NPA team

Analyse the overall security situation, threats and trends, in the existing and potential areas of programming, including through conducting regular and ad hoc security assessment missions to field locations

Conduct regular visits to NPA sub-offices and project sites to support staff and ensure proper logistics and security procedures and conditions

Manage, supervise and secure adequate capacity building of staff in the Logistics and Security department (team of some 20 national staff)

Requirements

Relevant education

At least five years' relevant experience and demonstrated success managing logistics in structurally limited settings, for an international NGO or non-profit organisation

Experience working with safety and security in high risk settings, preferably with an understanding of the NGO perspective on safety and security

Knowledge of financial management, particularly budgeting and budgetary controls, and key donors funding conditions to ensure compliance

Excellent communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in English

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-national setting

Good computer skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 9th December, 2018

Applications are reviewed continuously. NPA reserves the right to call candidates for interviews before the closing date.

Terms apply according to NPA's internal regulations

Terms for annual holiday follow the Norwegian Annual Holidays Act

Please apply online as instructed on this website. Due to capacity reasons we are only able to process applications sent through our recruitment portal.

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian People's Aid Logistics and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan

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