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LOGISTICTS TEAM LEADER - EMERGENCY UNIT

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Full Time
Operations

 

 

Do your skills and experience not precisely match the requirements? MSF-OCBA is an organization committed to promoting diversity and equity by providing equal access to professional opportunities. We understand that women, people of colour, indigenous individuals, members of the LGTB+ community, and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all the requirements. At MSF-OCBA, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. Therefore, if you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other positions.

 

MAIN PURPOSES  

Ensuring the correct planning, implementation and monitoring of the logistics activities and programs in the project and coordinating human and material related resources needed, in accordance with MSF standards and protocols in order to contribute to the proper development of the mission and to optimize the impact of the medical projects 

 

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, and the Logistics Coordinator, defining, implementing and monitoring logistics activities and when needed, the logistics operational priorities, according to MSF project plan, standards and protocols. 
  • Participating in the development of the policies, annual plans,  proposals, and budget review, as well as exploratory missions/situation assessments and supporting the activities of the project with resources, procedures and tools defined with the Logistics Coordinator, in order to facilitate achievement of the operational objectives 
  • Ensuring the implementation and monitoring of one or more/all of the following activities:    
    • Supply: Implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the Project. 
    • Logistics: 
    • Installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in the project in an adequate living condition as well as all the equipment required, 
    • Management of the logistics of the material resources for the Project, under the supervision of the line manager and the technical adviser 
    • Implementation of support activities (communications, electricity, transport, construction, restoration, etc.) and any other logistical activities required to achieve the medical objectives 
    • Implementation, management and monitoring of the application of necessary reporting tools for logistic activities 
    • WHS: implementation of the water, health and sanitation activities 
  • Coordinating, organizing, supervising, coaching and providing technical support to the logistics team members in order to improve the logistics components of the project 
  • Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, the associated processes (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal / external communication) of the logistics staff of the project in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people capabilities. 
  • Participating in the implementation of the technical choices, policies and logistics procedures defined by the line manager in the Project Security Policy. Ensuring compliance with them, the correct use and maintenance of tools and documents for logistical monitoring. In the absence of the Field Coordinator and at the request of the Head of Mission, overseeing security. 

 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field is required. 
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Supply Manager or in a more senior supply management position. 
  • Previous field experience with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is mandatory. 
  • Previous logistics experience will be considered an asset. 
  • Knowledge of supply chain management, supply administration and procurement procedures is required. 
  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required. 
  • Good computer literacy and strong leadership, people management, teamwork and service orientation skills, with commitment to Médecins Sans Frontières' principles and values. 

 

CONDITIONS 

  • Location: in country programs. Homebased position when not deployed in country programs. 
  • For the position and if the candidate selected is legally resident in Spain, the salary will be at 34.835 € (Level 11 according to IRP2 as entry point). If the candidate selected is resident out of Spain, the compensation will be subject to the local pay scale applicable to that country.  
  • Full-time job. 
  • Contract duration: 1 year contract. Emergency Pool conditions applies. 
  • Starting date: End of August. 

 

HOW TO APPLY  

  • To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
  • Closing date: 5th August, 23:59 CET (Central European Time). 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS 

  • After the application deadline, the recruitment process usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks.  
  • All candidates will be informed once the process is closed. Due to the high number of applications, individual feedback cannot usually be provided.  
  • If you have not heard from us, it means the process is still ongoing and additional candidates may be contacted.  
  • A reference check will be requested in the final stages of the process. Candidates will be required to provide references from former employers using professional or corporate email addresses (personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted). 

 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. 

 

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