Project Logistics Manager -Somali, Ethiopia

MISSION AND MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. Definition of objectives and data analysis

 a.  Data and reporting

• Consolidates reports for all logistics families and analyzes data
• Writes and transmits the monthly logistics package to the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator.
• Organizes clear filing and archiving of all paper and electronic logistics documentation
• Compiles quantitative logistical data (consumption, stocks, distributions) and analyzes them before transmission to the logistics coordinator,

b. Specific objectives

• Identifies local actors in the working environment: local authorities, NGOs, service providers, suppliers. Creates or maintains favorable working relationships with these stakeholders in collaboration with the PI and the Field Administrator.
• Participate in any exploratory or assessment missions in the area of the base to which he/she is assigned
• Participate in discussions on the conduct of the project and the definition of objectives.

2. Program Implementation

• With the medical activity managers and the project coordinator, determines the needs for the structures supported by the project in water, hygiene and sanitation, and basic necessities. If present on the mission, refers to the WASH coordinator
• Supervise the waste treatment chain and material implementation (collection, sorting, destruction, dumping) in the supported facilities
• Ensures the passive and active safety of the facilities and buildings (presence of fire extinguishers, grounding of electrical installations, etc.) in collaboration with the logistics coordinator and the health district.
• Ensures the availability and proper functioning of IT equipment, internet connectivity and telecommunications in collaboration with the logistics coordinator: Evaluate and propose the appropriate means of communication, Follow-up on the recharging of communications means,
• Organizes and supervises the work decided in common agreement with the medical department. Enforce chronogram of activities
• Arranges transportation for patient referral and cross-referral
• Organizes and supervises the maintenance of  medical equipment and infrastructure

3. Inventory management

• Ensures the implementation of inventory management tools
• Choose the premises, decide on the layout and organize the security of the storage spaces.
• Centralizes and controls monthly, quarterly and annual inventories
• Performs physical inventory controls.
• Monitors and analyzes consumption of food, fuel and common consumables (chlorine, hygiene products, patient kit, stationery, etc.).
• In connection with the Supply Manager, he/she ensures and controls the quality of storage in the warehouses.
• Ensures proper stock management through stock cards, by implementing control tools.
• Ensures that waybills and project transportation documents are accurately developed.
• Follows up on donations (logistical and medical equipment), the establishment and archiving of donation certificates.

4. Ordering and procurement

• Ensures compliance with purchasing procedures on its projects and the validity of framework contracts
• Centralizes the orders of its project and establishes the orders according to the follow-up of consumption and the frequency of supply and transmits them to the Supply Manager.
• Validates quotations and orders of materials for the sites and ensures the supervision and control of the purchase forecasts
• Ensures the receipt of field orders, validation of documents for all transactions, and archiving.
• Ensures relations with suppliers
• Ensures that the supply supervisor has the necessary information and documents (supplier list, etc.)
• Oversees the procurement of basic necessities (kits) in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.

5. Fleet management

If rented vehicles

• Ensures that standard services of ALIMA’s own and leased vehicles are performed, as well as daily and weekly checks.
• Conduct market assessments as per ALIMA SoP. Conclude lease of vehicles

If ALIMA vehicles

• Manage the mechanical stock (spare parts, consumables, fuel stock).

Common

• Implements weekly and daily vehicle usage planning.
• Controls the movements of the machines
• Ensures rational consumption for all vehicles, generators and motorized equipment.

6. Base and office

• Identify working and living compounds
• Insure passive and active safety and security

7. Security Management 

• Accompanies the CP in the implementation of and compliance with security procedures and rules
• Reports immediately to the PC any information related to security.

8. Team management and animation

• Supports his teams in the organization of tasks by department
• Organizes training courses for upgrading and using logistics management tools
• Evaluates and provides support to the various departments of the Logistics Department.

9. Implementation of prevention measures against abuse of power, gender-based and sexual violence:

• Participates in training and awareness sessions
• Implements abuse prevention standards
• Ensures that team members complete training and awareness sessions and implement abuse prevention standards
• Helps create and maintain a nurturing and protective environment.

Experiences 

• Experience in managing the logistics of medical projects
• Experience in a medical NGO of at least 3 years.
• Experience in team management and supervision

Qualities of the candidate 

• Professional rigor
• Calm, excellent stress management and composure
• Very good communication and listening skills
• Ability to adapt
• Excellent ability to understand and follow medical procedures

Languages 

• Oral and written fluency in English is essential
• Knowledge of a local language (Somali and Oromo) is an asset