Logistics Coordinator - VENEZUELA - based in VEN-Caracas

  6 months Contrat à durée déterminée 07/07/2026 VEN-Caracas

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With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :

Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries

With more than 100 Millions € yearly budget

Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents

Thanks to the work and commitment of

More than 2000 national staffs

Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities

And 90 employees at HQ

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis.Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.

Focus on our activities in Venezuela

PUI has been addressing humanitarian needs in Venezuela since 2019. The organization delivers its interventions through an integrated approach encompassing health, nutrition, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
PUI coordinates its programmes within the humanitarian cluster system, establishing multisectoral partnerships with both national and international NGOs. Projects are implemented in densely populated and vulnerable urban areas, as well as in remote rural and Indigenous communities, supporting both fixed and mobile health clinics.

What about the Logistics Coordinator ?

As Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for the mission’s implementation of an appropriate and well-structured logistics framework built around an efficient supply chain and properly scaled support logistics systems. You will ensure the application of, and compliance with, PUI’s logistics policies, rules, procedures, and best practices across both field bases and the capital.

For this purpose, you will be responsible for :

Supply Chain: You will actively contribute to the implementation and coordination of the mission’s national supply chain strategy. You will ensure that both the administrative and operational components of the supply chain are in place and fully functional. You will guarantee compliance with PUI procedures, policies, processes, and tools related to procurement, transport, and warehousing. You will also ensure strong coordination with Headquarters to prevent delays, losses, and gaps within the HQ-to-field supply chain.

Support Logistics Management: You will ensure that all teams are provided with the means, resources, and tools required to successfully carry out their activities. You will actively contribute to the proper sizing of the mission in terms of materials, equipment, infrastructure, and services necessary for the efficient functioning of all bases.

Security: You will ensure that the necessary systems, resources, and frameworks are in place for the implementation of security rules related to communications, movements, and facility management.

Team Management: You will be responsible for structuring the Logistics Department and validating job descriptions for team members. You will directly manage staff under your supervision in accordance with HR policies and procedures, from recruitment through to performance evaluation.

Strategy: You will adopt a proactive approach and oversee the mission’s logistics strategy, including supply chain, support logistics, and operational logistics activities, in close coordination with Headquarters and the Coordination team.

Coordination: You will centralize, consolidate, and share logistics-related information and reporting across the mission, including bases, coordination level, and Headquarters.

Representation: You will represent the organization in forums and with partners, authorities, and other local stakeholders involved in logistics-related matters.

The challenges that await you :

Crisis Management – Earthquake
The main objectives of this mission include:
Assessing immediate needs.
Launching emergency response activities.
Redesigning PUI's response strategy in the aftermath of this natural disaster.

What you will need to succeed

Training

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in logistics (purchases, transport, etc.)

Experience

Strengthened by minimum 2 years of Logistics Experience in Humanitarian Sector, you also have a general management experience. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!

Skills

You demonstrate strong management, organizational, report drafting and ICT skills. You have a high level of knowledge of procurement and supply chain in Humanitarian Context. Experience in Medical Supply Chain and customs/importation will be appreciated.

Qualities

You demonstrate ability to take the initiative and take responsibility in a proactive approach. You are a good negotiator and communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership, sense of analysis, good organization, ability to adapt and to delegate. You have a strong capacity to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.

Languages

English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Spanish, Arabic and/or French, it would be a definite asset.

A word from the manager

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PUI will offer you

Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract

Monthly Gross Income :2 650,00 - 3 130,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI

Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

Housing in collective accomodation

Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem")

Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance

Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

Our commitments

PUI is
committed to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace,
including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and
financial misconduct, while promoting the well-being of children and adults
with whom PUI interacts.
PUI expects all employees to fulfill their professional duties and
responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees will
receive appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating, and
upholding the principles set forth in its Ethical Charter.
The holder of this position may potentially have access to personal data
concerning children and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 in
the safe recruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments will
be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which
include criminal record and counter-terrorism financing checks.
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities,
genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources as a
major asset for its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committed
to strictly upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its
recruitment process.
We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to
apply.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any
case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to
recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard
it.

You recognize yourself in this profile and youadhere to our commitments ? Youfeel ready to take up the challenge  and to join PUI great family ?