Logisticians - Rapid Recruitment for East Africa Drought response

Deployments for three months starting as soon as possible in various locations including Ethiopia and Kenya

Closing date : 31 July

Contract type: Fixed term, unaccompanied

Salary : £20,018 - £26,837 net per annum (Net = take home pay. Oxfam will meet the post-holders tax and social security liabilities in addition to their net salary)

Hard to work allowance : £3,000 net per annum, pro rata to the contract length may apply depending on location

Hours : Full time

This is an emergency response. Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those shortlisted for the position and may appoint prior to the closing date.

Background

More than 12 million people in East Africa are facing desperate food shortages following the worst drought in 60 years. Rains have failed for successive seasons and families across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are struggling to find enough food and water, and food prices have rocketed further exacerbating the problem.

Oxfam GB is currently recruiting for skilled and experienced logisticians to enable Oxfam to respond quickly to the needs. The work may involve, in an immediate emergency stage, the assessment of the situation and in later stages the implementation of logistics measures required to alleviate the plight of the people affected by the emergency.

If you wish to be considered for Logistics positions and you meet the criteria below, then please proceed with the application process.

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

TEAM PURPOSE: To ensure that the operational implementation of Oxfam GB programmes and strategy is:

• Properly planned and managed by a professional logistic team;
• Efficient, through the timely availability of assets and a transparent supply chain, with close monitoring of the consumption and use of those assets;
• Structured through the clear definition of individual responsibilities and appropriate processes and ways of working within logistics and with others.

Key responsibilities

• Managing/ supervising resources logistics and supply chain resources including people, assets and/or budgets.
• Contribute to and influence operational planning.
• Training and support so that other Oxfam staff are knowledgeable and competent in Oxfam's logistics processes and procedures.
• Working with the programme manager on security issues, security of assets, and the safety, security and evacuation of staff.
• Interprets and applies operational and specialist information in a variety of formats from a variety of sources. Also maintaining accounts and submitting reports as appropriate, for aspects of the programme detailed above.
• Ensuring the installation (after training if necessary) of radio, phone, fax and other communications systems and establishing communications routines for emergency programmes and teams. Training team members in the use of equipment.
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).

Skills & competencies

• Extensive work experience in a logistics role, overseas work experience in a humanitarian context
• Extensive experience of supply chain management and procurement activities.
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to anticipate challenges, and to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of International Import / Export procedures and guidelines.
• Commitment to Oxfam's equal opportunity and gender policies.
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programmes.
• An excellent level of English

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