Logistics Officer ( Tripoli )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     ROLE PURPOSE: Manage the logistics components of Save the Children project base in Zahle as procurement, transport and vehicle maintenance, asset management, warehousing / stock control, communications as well as implement and supervise SCI distributions.     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: . Procurement Implement and maintain Save the Children internal procurement procedures for the Bekaa project, with records kept for a full audit trail standard under both Save the Children and donor regulations. Through procurement of goods, services and works ensure support on programs delivery is of optimum level. Ensure necessary authorisations / approvals are always obtained and execute the purchase and delivery of appropriate supplies in a timely and cost effective manner Liaise and co-ordinate with Beirut Logistics and all relevant departments regarding the requisition, follow up and delivery of goods and keep all parties fully informed of any changes Review/establish and maintain an accurate up-to-date supplier information database (including market prices) for regularly purchased items as well as track and summarize in database all procurement processes undertaken. Build and maintain good professional working relationship with suppliers   Transport and vehicle maintenance Implement transport policy and guidelines and ensure the provision of transport services to Save the Children program departments and staff are efficient, sufficient and always secure Ensure safety standards in all vehicles in the fleet, including availability of necessary safety accessories and communication equipment Support maintenance / repair activities for all Save the Children vehicles and generators ensuring that any maintenance works are of a quality standard, efficient and executed in a timely manner Monitor maintenance costs and fuel consumption of vehicles and generators and inform the Logistics Coordinator and line manager whenever costs exceed normal rates and standards   Assets management Implement and maintain Save the Children Asset Management System (registration, control and tracking) in Bekaa project. Keep up-to-date lists of all assets and inventory items in compliance with Save the Children policy Cooperate with relevant departments to ensure proper tracking methods are followed to monitor the movement/changes of any assets and ensure proper control/handling of equipment at all times Conduct regular physical checks of assets and inventory items in Save the Children offices and living compounds Act as a focal point for the maintenance and repairs of assets, liaising with the appropriate staff to arrange quality repairs of reported damages in a timely manner