Logistics Manager

           Main Purpose                    Plan, coordinate and monitor all logistics related activities in the project area including all non-medical assistance related activities (shelter, food, water hygiene-sanitation and essential non-food items) and provide support to medical assistance activities, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project.                    Accountabilities          Assist the Project Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project, in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the targeted population in terms of construction, transport, communication, food, shelter, water and sanitation, and essential non-food items.                   Monitor on a day-to-day basis the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project (construction, transport, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, etc.) ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the ongoing programmes:             Ensure good functioning of vehicle fleet and other engines.  Implement water and sanitation activities planned.  Organise transport of goods and staff.  Guarantee means of communication.  Implement all administrative related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).  Participate in the planning together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, and implement HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the logistics staff in the project in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.   Ensure technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and provide coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility.  Ensures all staff in the Project is properly briefed about use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).  Ensure installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions   Define and monitor technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise. For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate security exchange of information.  Participates in monthly reports according to guidelines.