Deputy Logistics Coordinator (100%)

Overview

Support the Logistics Coordinator in technical logistics and supply chain management, ensuring compliance with MSF standards and protocols. This role involves designing, planning, and coordinating logistical strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the definition of mission-wide technical/supply logistical strategies and implementation.
• Provide guidance on budgeting and resource planning.
• Coordinate common supply needs across projects.
• Coordinate the mission’s logistics function across Supply Chain, Biomed, Lab Fleet, ICT, Power, Water & Sanitation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to supply team and other departments.
• Review and approve supply and technical aspects of contracts, purchase orders and expenses.
• Monitor and evaluate logistics activities.
• Ensure redundancy and resilience in the Supply strategy.
• Develop policies and structures for institutional knowledge and memory in the SAR context.
• Lead in the development of environmental practices in the supply chain.
• Engage in networking amongst NGOs.
• Ensure policy framework is adapted to operational needs.
• Ensure adherence to MSF OCA’s standards where feasible.
• Overall responsible for non-maritime technical families (onshore fleet, energy, Water & Sanitation, construction/maintenance).
• Overall responsible for the technical upkeep and maintenance of onshore facilities.
• Responsible for identifying, securing, and supporting the setup of required facilities.
• Liaise with maritime crew for technical support for the vessel.
• Stand-in for the Logistics Coordinator for Vessel Management needs when necessary.

Required Experience

• At least two years of working experience in relevant jobs.
• Experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.
• Highly desirable: previous experience in a maritime or boating context, ideally Civil SAR.

Qualifications

Essential supply/technical/logistics degree/diploma.

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