Duration : Permanent
Start date : ASAP
You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by …
being responsible for supervising logistics-related issues in Action Against Hunger-USA managed field programs and providing the required support and follow up.
Key activities in your role will include:
- Follows up and supervises logistics on selected Action Against Hunger-USA programs and evaluates the associated risks, from HQ (Head Quarter) and through field visits, in full compliance with Action Against Hunger standards and procedures.
- Advises and supports the field logistics teams.
- Contributes to Security Management on the field.
- Ensures the technical management of the Logistics coordinators working overseas.
- Ensures the briefing and debriefing of staff assigned to his/her field countries.
- Participates in Logistics recruitment activities and training of staff.
- Documents, develops and standardizes tools, procedures and ways of working in logistics and security.
- Participates in the networking and development of Action Against Hunger USA’s visibility.
Does this description fit you?
You’re a seasoned logistics professional
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science – related advanced degree preferred.
- You have at least 3 years’ experience managing/coordinating logistics in field operations, also managing programs field logistics from a headquarters level.
- You have experience and skill with budget preparation (the logistics portion) and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
- You have knowledge of rules, regulations and donor policies governing the compliance / regulatory management of procurement rules from US Government (OFDA, USAID, BPRM), EU, ECHO, UN, and other agencies.
You enjoy the challenge of juggling multiple activities
- You are highly organized and pay attention to small details. You take pride in planning not just the best case scenario but also for multiple contingencies.
- You are extremely capable sharing your technical knowledge, as well as the organization’s policies & procedures – both verbally and in writing. (French speaking preferred).
- You ensure your teams remain aware of changes in security conditions, challenges faced by the program implementers and any new contextual developments.
Your work style builds trust within your team
- You have extensive experience communicating with staff from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds.
- Your respect the diverse opinions and expertise found within your team and effectively delegate so that knowledge & experience is built from in key activities. **
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