The Job is to Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of projects & programme and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance for Action for Women
| Responsibilities | ||
| Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Logistics Officer is responsible for the following duties:
Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for planned or new operations;
Develop logistical plans for existing operations;
Develop logistics contingency plans;
Develop plans for downsizing or liquidation;
Develop and implement methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans;
Formulate Standard Operating Procedures;
Manage logistics operations, including, material and personnel;
Ensure timely, accountable and cost-effective delivery cargos and personnel;
Ensure that supervised staff members are adequately trained and cross-trained; Identify additional training needs to achieve high working standards; Coordinate and provide logistics support to ongoing air, land, river or rail operations;
Ensure that logistics requirements take account of gender-specific needs; Coordinate logistics activities with procurement, finance, humanitarian affairs and other substantive units;
Develop and implement Logistics support policy, procedures and methodologies to the common benefit of all mission units;
Prepare reports on personnel and material movements and other operational logistics issues; Participate in technical survey missions for new missions and; Identify, plan and manage special logistics operations;
Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained; Prepare logistics preparedness reviews
Guide and supervise the work of new/junior logistics officers or staff; Assume responsibilities of certifying officer upon request; Perform other related tasks as required. | ||
| Competencies | ||
| Professionalism - Strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities; comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; ability to deploy to remote locations and to operate independently in austere environment on short notice for limited duration; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Leadership - Ability to manage and mentor a technical team by demonstrating leadership. Communication - Good communication skills including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written logistics operations reports, briefings, updates and other documentation; ability to conduct meetings. Management - Demonstrated management skills. Planning and Organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans. Judgment/Decision Making - Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a rank of issues/problems. Client Orientation - Good negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement. Technological Awareness - Ability to develop and operate common database software, spreadsheet, project management applications and complex text documents. Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; ability to lead teamwork sessions; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with logistic counterparts in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. | ||
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education | ||
| A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in areas such as transport or logistic operations/management, supply chain management, etc. may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree including excellent score on independent CAAT test | ||
| Work Experience | ||
| At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics operations. Experience in International administration is an asset. | ||
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