Deputy Logistics Coordinator

About MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. 

Main Purpose

Supporting the Logistics Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities, replacing him/her in his/her absence and participating and collaborating in the implementation of strategies and support to the field in accordance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to enable the development of the mission and optimize the impact of the medical projects.

Accountabilities

• Participating actively in the definition and monitoring of annual project planning and budgets and the Emergency Preparation Plan, defining strategies and advising the Logistics Coordinator in the translation of the identified needs into objectives, priorities and resources needed for intervention
• Defining, monitoring, evaluating and ensuring the implementation of the strategies and activities in the mission of the following activities, as defined in the delegated tasks, according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures:
• Construction and rehabilitation, transport, ICT, communications, vehicles and engines, equipment, installations and infrastructures, etc. Including the installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in an adequate living conditions and all the equipment required as well as the proper use and maintenance of IT computers, soft wares, backups, etc. and the communication tools and means in the mission
• Stock and supply of medical and non-medical materials
• Water, health and sanitation activities
• Planning, supervising and implementing, in close coordination with the HR Coordinator, the associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, performance evaluation, detection of potential, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and amount of knowledge required
• Ensuring technical support to his/her team as well as to all other teams in the mission
• Defining and monitoring the technical aspects of the risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the mission security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the HoM of any problem
• Representing MSF in meetings with Authorities and other NGOs at the request of the Logistics Coordinator
•  Performing tasks delegated by the Logistics Coordinator, as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

The deputy logistics coordinator will be supporting the projects for:

–        Environmental Health activities (watsan)

–        Construction activities

–        Information and Communications Technology activities

• He will be responsible of the monthly situation report: summarises for the logistics department (coordination and projects) in all technical areas, the main files handled, the encountered difficulties, the solutions found or considered, the previous month’s and future priorities
•  Position based in Addis-Ababa
• The positions will request field visits to support and monitor logistic activities of MSF Belgium projects in Ethiopia (Willingness to travel to any required area, frequently at short notice)

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Education: 

• Essential Degree in Logistics and Supply chain management, Management, Engineering

Experience: 

• Essential working experience of at least Five Years in relevant jobs, experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages:

•  English essential
• Local language advantageous

Competencies: 

• Strategic Vision L2
• Leadership L2
• People Management and Development L3
• Service and Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L4