Logistics and Security Officer

Position Title: Logistics and Security Officer  

Hiring Manager: Project Manager

Sector: Food Security

Contract Type: Full time, 12 months 

Start Date: Feb 01, 2022

Office Location: Tripoli / Lebanon

Implementation Location: Akkar / Lebanon

Monthly Gross Salary: 1000 to 1200 $

Submission Deadline:  Jan 30th , 2022

Note: Please note this position relies on donor funding and final approval, if for any reasons the funding is blocked or delayed, Mercy-USA reserves the right to take action including terminating the hiring process and/or the contract immediately.

Job Purpose

The Logistics officer reports directly to the project manager and will be responsible for all logistics requests in the distribution sites and for the project. she/he will be the safety and security focal point.

Main Responsibilities

Overseeing all projects logistics (distribution locations selection, safety and security issues, staff transports, staff movements)

Assisting with the scheduling of distribution activities

Documenting logistics activities with photos, videos, narrative reports

Ensuring proper implementation of safety and security measures and flagging any risks

Minimum Hiring Requirements 

University degree

At least 4 years’ experience in a logistics and safety

Personal and organizational skills, including time management and the ability to meet deadlines. 

Demonstrated experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders.

Confident and proficient use in MS Excel, and some experience in the use of DHIS/use of mobile technology for data collection

Excellent English and Arabic speaking/writing skills required.

Competencies 

Corporate Competencies: 

Demonstrate integrity and respect to Mercy-USA values and mission

Display cultural, religious, racial, gender, age and nationality sensitivity and adaptability along with respect to all

Promote vision, mission and strategic plan of Mercy-USA in Lebanon.

An honest team-player with strong interpersonal skills

Functional Competencies 

Accurately completes and organizes multiple tasks by taking into account priorities and deadlines along with potential interruptions

Ability to identify program challenges and plan and communicate alternatives for smooth implementation of programs

Builds and establishes proper and organized relationships with management, staff, partners and IP’s as required

Knowledge Management and Learning

Ability to familiarize with new areas and people

Ability to deal with day-to-day stresses, complaints and field level security concerns that may arise 

Ability to use tools provided with little direction 

Ability to build new relations with individuals on the field in a comfortable and safe way 

Ability to differentiate between personal and business relations on the field

Self-Management 

Self-motivated, quick learner with an initiative to perform well and beyond expectations

Calm and well-mannered under pressure 

Quick response to urgent requests for information

Takes and responds well to feedback 

Open to opposing and various opinions 

Energetic and positive about the work being conducted 

Focused on results and meeting deadlines