Logistics Manager

LOGISTICS MANAGER to work in INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS 

Médicos Sin Fronteras en Argentina 

SEEKS 

LOGISTICS MANAGER to work in the INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS 

To join our team in International Projects 

(Minimum availability of 6 months) 

•  Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English *** 

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB 

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION 

Planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistics related activities in the project or capital and providing support to medical assistance activities, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project. 

Responsibilities 

• Assisting the Project Coordinator or Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project or capital, in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the targeted population. 
• Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project / capital including the following: 
• Logistics: (construction, transport of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions) 
• WHS: implementation of water, health and sanitation activities 
• Supply: implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the project 
• Implementing all administrative related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).  
• Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, the HR associated 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 sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.  
• Ensuring technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and providing coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility. Ensuring all staff in the Project is properly briefed about use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).  
• Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification, and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise. For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate security exchange of information.  
• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines.  

PROFILE 

Education and formation  

• Essential technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer or architect 
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Experience 

• Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities.  
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, and working experience in developing countries. 

Languages 

English as primary language (B1-B2 level) 

Knowledge of French will be an asset 

Knowledge 

•  Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet) 

Competencies 

•  People Management and Development 
•  Commitment to MSF Principles 
•  Behavioural Flexibility 
•  Results and Quality Orientation 
•  Teamwork and Cooperation 

POSITION CONDITIONS 

Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it. 

Profits: Monthly remuneration. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF.  

Start: Depending on the needs of the project 

Duration: Minimum 6 months 

Working day:  Full time 

How To Apply 

• Please upload your CV and motivation letter *** 

The vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the Humanitarian Missions 

To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to enter the following link: Trabajo en el terreno | Médicos Sin Fronteras Argentina (msf.org.ar)