Norwegian People's Aid Logistics and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan
Norwegian People's Aid Logistics and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan
The vision of Norwegian People's Aid is Solidarity in Action. We are a politically independent membership-based organisation working in Norway and in more than 35 countries around the world.
Founded in 1939 as the labour movement's humanitarian solidarity organisation, NPA aims to improve people's living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic.
NPA's international work covers three core areas: Humanitarian Disarmament, Democratisation and Just distribution of power and resources and Humanitarian Action and Crises Response.
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 11 million.
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
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)
Qualifications
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
We consider it an advantage if you also have the following as part of your background:
Knowledge and understanding of the South Sudanese context
Experience using Agresso and ERP-systems for logistical follow up
In return we offer:
An interesting, challenging work environment and a competitive salary package which includes country specific allowances.
You will be covered by our comprehensive insurance scheme.
We offer five weeks annual holiday plus one additional week off for expatriate staff. NPA provides three international flights home per contract year.
We offer a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.
Note that this is a non-family duty station.
In general, we emphasise the importance of strong health.
One of NPA's overall objectives is to promote gender equality in our organization, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 2nd October 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian People's Aid Logistics and Security Manager Jobs in South Sudan
