Logistics Coordinator

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Logistics Coordinator will manage the Federation supported logistics operations in coordination with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) and the RLU to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of relief goods.

Description of Duties:

1. To assess the current logistics set-up, logistics management and staff structures of ERCS / IFRC relating to the relief operation and make recommendations to adjust it to adequately support the operation.
2. To identify bottlenecks affecting the logistics operations and analyse the nature of the constraints and make concrete recommendations to rectification.
3. Co-ordinate and manage the supply and logistics support for the operation, including requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing goods.
4. Coordinate all logistics functions under the responsibility of the International Federation in close cooperation with the ERCS.
5. Provide supervision and direction of the operations' sourcing systems in close cooperation with the ERCS and the RLU.
6. Co-ordinate all logistics functions with the ERCS
7. Liaise with international, governmental and non-governmental organisations and collaborate where appropriate.
8. Provide weekly logistics reports to the ERCS, RLU, the Operations Coordinator and Country / Regional / Zonal management.
9. Provide technical co-ordination and advice to other departments and functions within the Country Representation.
10. With the Operations Coordinator and the Country Representative, identify those programmes requiring support within the logistics area of responsibility, and plan and budget for these requirements.
11. Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative and financial reports for the International Federation and donors.

Lateral relationships

Establish and ensure effective working relationships with other delegates.
Ensure effective working relationships with National Society counterparts and leadership.
Ensure effective working relationships with technical and service departments at regional, zonal and Geneva Secretariat levels.

Duties applicable to all staff:

* Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals.
* Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
* Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Basic Delegates Training Course or equivalent knowledge
Professional qualification in logistics
Relevant University degree

Experience:

Experience of managing and supporting staff
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent
5 years experience of working for a humanitarian aid organization in a developing country
Experience of planning and managing budgets
Experience of writing narrative and financial reports
10 years experience of a wide variety of logistics roles and activities, including procurement, contracting, transport management, warehouse management, stock control, distribution and convoying, workshop management and customs clearance

Skills:

Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing)
Valid international driving license (manual gears)
Skills in training and developing staff
Knowledge of disaster relief operations

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