NGO JOBS

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The Logistics/Distribution Manager is responsible for supporting improvements and providing management in all logistics and distribution functions including the supply chain, the distribution of food and NFIs, fleet, assets and communications in coordination with the logistic and procurement team. The Logistics/Distribution Manager will provide technical support and strategic planning to future initiatives to increase the in-country logistic and distribution capacity and support to the programs. This requires a highly motivated and detailed solution oriented individual who will be able to resolve operational critical challenges as they arise and endeavours to implement sustainable systems and transfer knowledge and skills to existing staff.

BACKGROUND

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, working in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006.

DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves.

Since May 2011, DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon and Beka’a. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, protection and community centre activities, collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects.

DRC is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Logistics/Distribution manager to support its logistics/distribution activities in the country.

DUTIES

• Assist in building the capacity of the logistics and procurement team in accordance with DRC policies and procedures;

• Create a quick visual reference for logistics and distribution activities;

• Improve accountability through weekly and monthly reporting of stocks, WHs, and distributions activities;

• Provide logistics and distribution support and advice;

• Monitor overall logistics and distributions activities and recommend and implement changes as necessary;

• Assist staff in the understanding of formats and procedures;

• Develop framework agreements with suppliers along with the Logistic/procurement staff, including vendor lists and profiles;

• Daily, weekly, and monthly checklists of stocks and distribution activities;

• Analysis of frequently ordered parts and supplies to maintain a consistent stock level;

• Ensure adequate maintenance of storage at all operating locations;

• Mapping of overall warehouse locations throughout the areas of operation;

• Support the roll out of the logistics/distribution emergency preparedness plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field;

• International experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management;

• Willingness to travel to field locations;

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing NGO large scale logistical and distribution functions;

• High computer literacy level with expected proficiency in Word, Excel, PDF, Photoshop and Internet;

• Experience in Distributions of food and NFIs;

• Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through trainings, performance evaluation and career development plans;

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills;

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic desirable;

• Experience in basic construction techniques ref. shelter response desirable.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

CONDITIONS

Availability: ASAP

Duty station: Lebanon.

Contract: 31-12-2012 with possibility of extension, subject to funding. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be placed at salary level A11.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Country Director Olivier Beucher, email: olivier.beucher@drclebanon.dk Please note that we only accept applications sent via our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Logistics/Distribution Manager - Lebanon. Applications sent directly to Mr. Beucher WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

APPLICATION AND CV

Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent online on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current Vacancies > Logistics/Distribution Manager - Lebanon. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Please submit the application and CV, in English and marked “Logistics/Distribution Manager - Lebanon”, no later than 2. November 2012.

However, due to the urgency of the position, DRC reserves the right to recruit any suitable candidates before the above mentioned deadline for application.

Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.

ABOUT DRC

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.