South Sudan (Republic of): 14-039: Logistics Coordinator- South Sudan
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 21 Feb 2014
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUNDInternational Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across nine sites in South Sudan. Through nearly 50 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery. International Medical Corps also runs programs in HIV/AIDS, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation projects. To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers.
Simultaneously, International Medical Corps is in the process of increasing its surge capacity and ramping up programming in order to respond to the countrywide emergency humanitarian needs emerging from the conflict erupted in December 2013.
JOB SUMMARYThe Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing and supervising the departments or sections of general administration, logistics and procurement. The portfolio includes procurement of approximately 0.5m US$ worth materials and inputs for the program in a year, management of a fleet 15+ vehicles dispersed in 5 States, care and maintenance of 10+ facilities, management and control of a large inventory including oversight to warehouses and management of communication equipment in 9 locations including Juba. The position will also be involved in providing extensive support to emergency response that the country mission is mounting across 4 States. Special aptitude in solving problems, paying attention to details, staying on top of everything and commitment to building capacity of national staff are pre-requisite for success in this fast-moving, complex and dynamic position.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Manage mission Supply Chain and ensure implementation of International Medical Corps procurement and logistics policies & procedures while observing respective donor regulations and local law.- Ensure continued support to building capacity of national logistics team. Train local staff for independent work and use available opportunities to develop staff capacity. - Perform site visits, document site logistics evaluation, and implement corrective measures as appropriate. - Manage local and international procurement, in line with International Medical Corps and donor procedures and local law.- Ensure adequate management of transport for staff and commodities in a most cost and time efficient manner, taking into consideration safety and security as well as access related issues.- Ensure that stocks and assets inventory are recorded accurately and managed with high level of accountability.- Ensure adequate equipment maintenance, given the specific circumstances at operational sites.- Coordinate with local officials on local customs clearing, laws and procedures. - Supervise overall stock distribution tracking (for purchased and donated stocks up to distribution points), provide logistics support to program team related to distribution.- Ensuring mandatory reporting to in-country management team and HQ logistics team.- Organize internal control spot checks of all field logisticians’ activities and implement corrective actions as required in coordination with country management team.- Coordinating import process for goods coming from abroad.- Manage mission compliance with US Export Regulations.- Ensure all GIK administration & asset tracking verification is updated monthly by responsible staff.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of work experience (minimum 3 years in developing country) in Logistics Coordinator position with an international NGO within Africa. - Able to maintain cool under stressful conditions- Familiarity with program budget development and management procedures- Resourcefulness in meeting program demands without compromising with the compliance requirements- Ability to read, analyze and interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.- Able to work as part of a large team with excellent inter-personnel skills- Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting. - Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from country managers, counterparts, government officials and International Medical Corps HQ colleagues. - Fluency in English - both oral and written skills. - High level of computer literacy- Excellent mentoring skills- Ability to conduct formal logistics training- Ability to live and work with basic facilities and under hardship
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED/PREFERRED- Previous experience in South Sudan preferred.- Knowledge of logistics management of health NGO- Experiences of working with IMC
How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.
