Job Description

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ArtsenzonderGrenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.

Logistics Manager

The role of the Logistics Manager is to coordinate, implement and supervise all technical and supply activities of the MSF project according to the standard policies, in order tooptimize the response to the needs of the target population.

This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position, it is not all-encompassing. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Objectives and responsibilities of the position

As a Logistics Manager in a country program, you will be planning all supply activities and:

• Supervise and plan timely execution of preventative maintenance of all equipment in aproject (vehicles, generators and other equipment used in our energy set-ups, biomedicalequipment, and communication equipment).
• Supervise and plan first line ICT support
• Supervise and guarantee quality of construction and rehabilitation projects
• Coordinate, in close relation with the medical team and the logisticscoordinator, the supply chain processes and systems (order processing, order and stockmanagement, cold chain, procurement systems), keeping accurate and updated informationon stocks (expiry dates, security level, pipeline and lead times)
• Implementing all administrative related activities linked to logistics (purchase orders, asset insurance,vehicle rental contracts, etc.).
• Participating in the planning and implementation of the HR processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the logistics staff in the project / capital in order to ensure both the team size and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.
• In close collaboration with the Project Coordinator, define/update the project security policy, implementing the technical aspects of the risk reduction policy and the technical feasibility of the evacuation plan, in order to ensure people’s security.
• Participates in monthly reports according to guidelines (Situation Reports, logistical statistics, etc)

Requirements

• Essential secondary education and technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer
• Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities.
• Ability to work in an international team
• Willingness to work in an unstable and insecure environment
• A good command of English (minimum B1), French is highly preferred at the moment (minimum B2)
• Computer literacy
  
• Availability of at least 9-12 months
  

Assets

• Analytical capability and strong skills in the use of spreadsheet software
• Experience with a similar non-governmental organization abroad
• A good command of the French and/or Arabic language (minimum B1)
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs and working experience in developing countries.

Information and Application

If you recognise yourself in this profile and meet the requirements, we welcome you to apply directly via the Apply button on this page and upload the following documents:

• Your most recent English CV not exceeding 3 pages

• A cover letter explaining your motivation to work with MSF

• A clear scan of your relevant diplomas and certificates

Candidate self-identifying as women who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any questions on whether your profile fits the requirements, do not hesitate to contact the recruiter in charge for this position, Masha Petrovic, via masa.petrovic@amsterdam.msf.org

If you are interested and would like to have additional information, please contact Recruitment atrecruitment@amsterdam.msf.org

In MSF we are strongly committed to professionalism and responsible behaviour and therefore the final phase of the application process is background screening. Such screening can consist of an identity check, check of employment history, reference check and declaration on behaviour