Deadline: 22 February, 2022
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking to fill the role of Logistics Manager.
NRC provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally-displaced persons worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that country setup complies with logistical handbook, NRC policies and donor requirements
- Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures
- Ensure training and support of line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities
- Ensure anti-corruption focus in procedures and trainings
- Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices
- Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licences and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers
- Provide regular analysis and reports
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- Create and develop area office logistics departments as per the country strategy for 2022 and beyond
- Supervise the setup of the supply chain from country office to area offices, and from area offices to field offices
- Support programme managers in the various phases of the project cycle (procurement plan, client-oriented logistics strategy)
- Define and develop logistics training and capacity-building for all logistics staff
- Manage performance and staff development
- Ensure the monthly logistics reports are submitted timely and feedback shared with logistics staff on logistics KPIs
- Implement effective procurement planning with the aim to establish a reliable, consistent and effective supply chain
- Actively work with area offices and specialists to standardise specifications and evaluation criteria
- Drive the identification and establishment of procurement categories that will benefit from the contracting of long-term/framework agreements
- Provide regular and accurate countrywide reporting of upcoming/current procurements to budget holders and finance teams
- Push the reduction of lead times in the procurement process while improving the quality of the process
- Ensure that NRC system for stores and warehouse management are in place for receiving and dispatching items
- Identify areas in which NRC would benefit from centralised warehousing and distribution
- Improve the accuracy and frequency of stock reporting
- Enforce routines to prevent the build-up of dead stock
- Conduct spot checks on storage points around the country
- Ensure that NRC system for asset management is in place for tracking
- Implement a centralised asset registration mechanism for new assets and lead the clearing-up of existing asset tracking lists
- Consolidate and standardise assets across the different categories and offices
- Establish routines and maintenance contracts to ensure that assets are correctly maintained in line with manufacturer instructions
- Implement mechanism for planning the replacement of assets and eventual disposal
- Ensure that NRC fleet management systems are in place for a safe and cost-effective fleet management
- Implement vehicle reporting and tracking platform to improve reporting and visibility
- Ensure that routines are in place for the induction and training of all drivers
- Improve the availability and effectiveness of the existing fleet
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field
- Three years, minimum, of experience working as a senior logistics manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge and skills in market assessments, analysis and cash-based interventions
- Knowledge of own leadership skills/profiles
- Valid driver’s licence
- Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia
- Fluency in Amharic and English, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well under pressure and frequently travel to field offices
- Keen to work in a busy environment, and take pride in working hard and achieving results
- Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and web-based database and use of email
- Ability to follow policies and procedures and work systematically
- Ability to work in a team and motivate others
- Ability to analyse information, prioritise and take decisions and responsibility
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
To apply and for more information, click here.
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