Logistician Assistant

Position:                       Logistician Assistant   Reports to:                  Program Manager Location:                    Beirut Office with frequent travelling to project locations   About RI:                    Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development currently seeks  Logistician Assistant for RI’s health and nutrition programming in Lebanon in response to the Syria crisis.     Position Summary:   Main Duties and Responsibilities:   Logistics   Assist the project as requested by the Program Manager Procure various items as requested and in consultation by the Program Manager and health staff in a timely and accountable manner.  The staff member is responsible balancing quality and price and that RI procurement and policies, including the bidding process, are followed. Coordinate with the team leaders of the mobile units and Logistic Officer to ensure the mobile teams are adequately equipped and supplied for every day trips. Organize day-by-day transportation of health team  RI employees  and supplies to and from various locations throughout the project sites Ensure inventories are fully accounted for and maintained in a secure place that prevents both theft and spoilage. Ensure the mobile teams vehicles are ready for every day trips, adequately equipped and supplied with fuel. Ensure the rented vehicles for mobile teams are in good working order and drivers inspected the vehicles each time before driving.  Check and make sure that drivers keep all vehicle documents in order Monitor that drivers take care of all the safety measures, including seat-belts Follow with drivers the rented vehicles preparedness, conditions and maintenance of the vehicles In coordination with the Logistics Officer to ensure all team members have the facilities to accomplish their duties Help RI program staff achieve objectives through program support     Other Tasks The logistician assistant should be ready to perform other tasks as specified by the Program Manager.       QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Share the humanitarian mission of the organization. Ability to effectively communicate with a  team Required certifications according to Lebanese law Proven experience in emergency logistic activities, including purchasing, distribution, and accounting/maintenance program supplies Work with vulnerable populations a plus Knowledge of logistic system reporting   Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.