Deadline: 26 September, 2024
Location: Burkina Faso and Mali
WeWorld is seeking applications for the position of a Multi-Country Logistics Manager to manage the logistic team in both Burkina Faso and Mali.
Responsibilities
- Ensure strict adherence to WeWorld and donors’ procurement procedures and guidelines
- Review relevant mission level SOPs and guidelines to ensure their relevance within the countries’ context
- Ensure active participation and contribution of the logistics team throughout the supply chain and project cycle, aiming for high quality and efficiency in implementation
- Support and enhance the capacity of the logistics team through tailored training plans and follow-ups to enhance their procurement and logistics capabilities
- Ensure adequate staffing levels for the logistics team across all three bases based on operational requirements
- Ensure periodic training of the logistics team on the code of ethics and conduct, with a focus on procurement activities
- Facilitate efficient coordination of logistics information at the mission level through effective systems (meetings, reports, procurement, and budget tracking)
- Promote proactive collaboration between programme, finance and logistics teams, facilitating swift coordination and planning
- Strengthen the organisation’s presence in the countries to foster collaboration with stakeholders such as technical working groups, partners forums, authorities, communities, and vendors
- Collaborate closely with the logistics cluster, partner agencies, government, and other relevant stakeholders to identify and capitalise on common service opportunities within the countries
- Oversee and provide support for the implementation of procurement procedures, aligning with WeWorld’s global procurement manual and donor guidelines, from initial planning to completion
- Take direct responsibility for managing high-value procurement processes, stepping in to address any gaps or specific requirements as needed
- Implement a structured contract management framework throughout the project cycle, with particular emphasis on closely monitoring complex contracts
- Ensure that procurement documents and records are archived and organised according to archiving guidelines, facilitating efficient organisation and compliance for audits and reviews
- Develop performance management protocols for assessing both new and existing vendors, systematically recording pertinent information
- Devise a tailored procurement strategy aimed at ensuring the attainment of high-quality procurement processes and outputs
- Proactively forecast upcoming launches and status updates to effectively balance the procurement workload in alignment with project objectives and timelines
Requirements
- Master or equivalent in Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration
- Deep understanding of the Sahel context
- Fluent in French, both written and verbal
- Good knowledge of English both written and verbal
- Three years, minimum, in humanitarian logistics with two years in similar positions in a comparable context
- Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures
- Strategic planning experience with strong analytical skills
- Representation experience with institutions and participation in coordination meetings
- Leadership, planning, organisation, and teamwork skills
- Proactive and dynamic attitude
- Ability to adapt and work under constraint, under pressure and in complex and multicultural contexts
- Interpersonal skills and intercultural approach
- Good listening and communication skills
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong commitment to the Mission of WeWorld, genuine interest for international cooperation development topics
- Demonstrated integrity with regards to NGO values and ethical standards
- Display of cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism
To apply or for more information, click here.
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