Logistics Manager, Chad
14 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT
Deadline date: 14 Sep 2009 |
| Organisation: | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Location: | 152884 |
| Type: | permanent |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | Scope:
Responsible for instituting and upholding IRC logistic procedures in the daily support of the field programs. Responsibilities: Capacity building for national staff: Develop and implement a capacity building and 12 month handover plan for national staff; Develop a staff development plan for logistics staff. Procurement/Purchasing: Implementing a procurement system adapted by the IRC Chad Logistics Department based on fundamental procedures from IRC New York logistics policy;Manage tracking of all outstanding Purchase Requests (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs); Design and implement internal controls within the purchasing/procurement system of the field office in Abeche. Warehouse/Storage: Ensure that the commodity tracking system is adhered to by the storekeepers and perform periodic spot-checks; Ensure the timely delivery of goods; Establish and maintain effective stock keeping system. Transport: Ensure efficient procedures for delivery of goods and supplies; Responsible for truck movements/management including respect of security protocols; Asset Management: Ensure proper tracking of all IRC assets present in Abeche. Responsible for management of the assets released from storage; Responsible for tracking This position Technically reports to the logistics coordinator and administratively reports to the Deputy Director for Programs. This position manages a staff of: 15 national staff Requirements • Degree in Logistics, Business Management or a related field • At least three years of prior professional experience in relief/development activities related to logisticss. • Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software; knowledge of GPS mapping. • Fluency in French spoken and written. Proficiency in English, spoken and written. • Experience working with multicultural teams. Specific Security Situation/Housing : Shared accommodation with the expatriate team; security code red IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer. We request that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please indicate in your cover letter how you initially became aware of this vacancy. IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications, recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
