Overview
The purpose of the Logistic Manager is to be responsible that the logistic set up is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure timely provision of logistics support services to all NRC CO program activities.
- Ensure close and regular communication, coordination and planning with all logistics and program managers in all NRC Area Offices (AOs), including field bases in eastern Chad.
- Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions through collaboration between program and support teams and the development of relevant guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programs by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
- Ensure an adequate Warehouse Management system (WMS) to ensure the efficiency of NRC program distribution management, and the tender management system (TMS) to strengthen compliance with NRC’s procurement policies
- Provide technical guidance to the operation on the management of communication equipment (satellite, mobile and internet).
- Propose actions to ensure the necessary knowledge and logistical capacity in the different phases of the project cycle management (PCM), and provide support on the logistical aspects of the Country Program emergency preparedness plan
- Provide support, advice and expertise as needed for strategic and policy issues related to logistics.
- Undertake medium to long term planning in relation to logistics requirements.
- Maintain proactive contacts with international humanitarian actors (UN, NGOs, NGO Forum, Logistics Cluster, etc.), and other logistics counterparts such as the Country Logistics Working Group to coordinate and provide better services to programs.
- Ensure supply chains are optimized and aligned with program requirements given the size, type, and seasonality of Supply Chain management, including access constraints linked to the rainy season and long supply routes to eastern Chad.
- Develop logistics capacity of line managers and program staff, implementing partners, and logistics staff new to NRC and the humanitarian sector.
- Provide support in the opening of new NRC offices and field bases, including establishing appropriate logistics systems and procedures, as well as hiring and training new personnel.
- Generate monthly reporting and analysis to Country Management on tracking of Project Procurement Plans, Country Procurement Plans and KPI measurements of Procurement, Fleet, Assets, Warehouse, Cash deliveries and Market Analysis (via the Global DELIVER reporting System).
Required Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience from working as a senior Logistics Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the position's responsibilities. Experience of data collection, analysis and report writing. Knowledge of market analysis tools and approaches. Experience with start-up, scale-up, exit, or similar, including experience in establishing new systems and procedures in fast-growing operations.
Qualifications
Master's degree.
