General Logistics Specialist

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders/أطباء بلا حدود, is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people in around 70 countries who are affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation and our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. We offer basic healthcare, perform surgery, fight epidemics, rehabilitate and run hospitals and clinics, carry out vaccination campaigns, operate nutrition centers, and provide mental healthcare. Our activities include the treatment of injuries and disease, maternal care and the provision of humanitarian aid. Where necessary, we set up sanitation systems, supply safe drinking water, and distribute relief to assist survival. Working overseas with (MSF) means that you will go to work in projects in any of the countries where MSF works. Each project you go to will require a certain period of commitment (6 to 12 months). It also means that you will need the flexibility to adjust to unfamiliar food, living quarters, pace of life, and languages. Projects may be located in the most remote places in the world, often in harsh environments with limited resources and amenities. Regardless of where you go, it might be a very different lifestyle. Working in an unfamiliar culture inevitably involves challenges in communication and perceptions. Being aware that people may not act or think like you, accepting this, and being able to adapt your own behaviors if required, is of utmost importance when working in the field. A special camaraderie emerges amongst members of a project team who come from different countries, backgrounds and experience. This creates a shared sense of purpose, sparking ingenuity and resourcefulness in getting things done, and a lot of spontaneous fun. http://msf-azg.be/en   Identification Name: General logistics specialist Report to: Project Coordinator/ Activity Manager Area: Non-Medical              Main purpose: The work of a logistician is extremely diversified and includes supply of material to the projects, management of infrastructure, vehicles, information and telecommunication systems, as well as electrical power. As a logistician, you can also be asked to manage the cold chain, air conditioning and ventilation.   Accountabilities:                                           Monitor maintenance activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to MSF standards. Ensure the check and follow-up of facilities under the line manager supervision. Carrying out daily visits to the facilities, reporting any anomalies or problems to the line manager. Evaluating rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work in accordance with instructions given by his supervisor, and accounting to him/her on progress Checking that premises observe security norms (fire extinguishers present, electrical installations earthed, etc.). Monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices Planning together with the line manager required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up according to MSF standards Coordinate and lead the logistics team under his/her responsibility, in particular: Defining each person’s tasks, supervising them on a daily basis and checking the quality of their work (punctuality, rigor, quality, etc.). Drawing up working schedules for logistics teams for each department or facility. Organizing and leading meetings of the team under his supervision. Participating in the recruitment of personnel for his team. Attending logistics meetings and accounting for his activities. Ensure vehicle fleet maintenance: Planning and overseeing timely preventative and curative maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards. Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks. Manage and follow up orders: Collect logistics orders coming from different departments or health facilities, Draw up and follow up orders according to the procedures in force. Provide technical support to the storekeeper Make local purchases according to MSF supply procedures Ensure reception conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of material before its shipment.   Requirements: Technical higher diploma, management diploma, technical basic diploma with relevant experience, diploma in supply chain management. Other diplomas will be considered if relevant technical and organizational experience can be proved.         Other requirements: Medical ethics, Cultural sensitivity, Altruism, Openness and flexibility, Ability to live and work as a team, Ability to manage stress, Availability: MSF requires a minimum of a 2 years commitment.   Experience: 2 years of relevant professional experience (electrician, construction, mechanics, information and communications technology (ICT), telecoms, flight manager, supply)   Languages: Arabic, English and/or French.