TDH (Terre des Hommes) – Switzerland
Kirkuk
Full Time
2021-09-09
2021-09-16
Overall job purposes
This position is a national position based in Kerkuk with regular travel within the regions of Tdh operations in Salah Al-Din and Kirkuk governorates.
The Logistics manager is in charge of:
- Implementing and supervising all logistics operations in Kirkuk and other field sites under management of Tdh Kirkuk Office
- Organizing logistics support for programs, safeguarding of Terre des hommes procedures
- Assisting the Base Manager to implement the security procedures
The purpose of the position is to implement logistic activities regarding the projects and the base(s) of TDH.
Main responsibilities:
A. Fleet management and Transport |
· Responsible for the vehicles fleet, including vehicles for team and material transportation · Ensure the good follow up of fleet activities and reporting · Establish vehicle movement schedules · Ensure that a complete breakdown kit is available on board all vehicles · Permanently ensure that all drivers have received general training and carry out regular testing · Ensure that drivers are aware of their obligation to adhere to Tdh International safety rules and procedures · Check that vehicle logbooks are in place and are used correctly · Ensure that fuel consumption and vehicle mileage are monitored, consolidated, analyzed and recorded · Prevent the misappropriation of fuel and spare parts · Supervise the management of the pool of vehicles: maintenance, daily planning, price fluctuations, administration (rental, insurance, and documents). |
B. Procurement |
· Manage the supply chain in Kirkuk as per the Tdh purchasing procedures · Manage Tdh purchasing procedures and those from donors funding the programs · Carry out a purchasing environment analysis at the local level · Supervise the update of price lists and supplier files · Establish and update purchasing timelines, taking into consideration procurement tables, operation timelines and contextual and procedural logistical constraints · Ensure that budgetary lines related to logistics are monitored and observed · Receive the supplies request and keep their follow-up up to date · Keep the different requesters, departments informed of the treatment given to their request · Check the supplies (quality, price, technical specifications, delivery, procedure) · Check delivery to the departments, bases and programs · Ensure that all documents regarding the supply chain are filed according to Pack Log procedure · Participate in drafting the call for tenders · Archive all the procurement files according to TDH procedures · Develop framework contracts for recurring purchases. · Ensure that dealings with suppliers are monitored. |
C. Stock Management |
· Select storage locations and create a plan for the development and security of these sites · Ensure material is stored under suitable conditions · Ensure procedures are followed as stock is checked in and out · See that all documentation linked to stock is complete and correct · Supervise monthly physical stock inventory. |
D. Assets and IT |
· Ensure a good equipment management · Ensure the correct affectation of equipment according to donors rules and regulation · Ensure in close collaboration with admin and program, the affectation and transfer of equipment at the end of programs according to donors and Tdh rules and regulations · Ensure the assets well cover the support and program needs · Ensure an accurate and regular equipment follow up · Ensure Tdh networking procedures are followed at Field Level · Implement backup and data-protection procedures · Ensure the maintenance and correct use of IT equipment · Provide technical assistance to teams and organize training sessions. |
E. Operation |
· Ensure that logistics support meets Programs expectations · Ensure good level of communication between Programs and Logistics · Ensure quality of store management and reporting · Ensure the quality of the transport and delivery of all stock items · Ensure the link between suppliers and programs · In close collaboration with the program team, manage the stock reconciliation. |
F. Human Resources Management |
· Analyze and quantify logistics staff needs · Supervise recruitment, training and management of the logistics team according to identified needs · Conduct performance reviews for members of the logistics team and support logisticians in this task · Manage directly your subordinates and indirectly their team · Ensure that all logistics staff members have appropriate appraisal and training from their line manager · Organize formal team meetings with its team at regular intervals. |
G. Manage the Premises |
· Manage the rent of premises (office, houses, warehouses) · Manage the functioning of premises (electricity, water, gas, etc) · Supervise the renovation and maintenance of structures needed for the functioning of the base (offices, houses, warehouse) |
H. Security |
· Ensure the safety of all the premises · Liaise with Field Coordinator and Liaison Officer for implementation of security procedures · Train teams in safety rules and procedures · Pass on any security-related information to the line manager |
I. Reporting |
· Provide all information needed to draft Donor logistics intermediary and final reports · Consolidate logistics packs monthly and pass on to the logistics coordinator · Provide to the logistics coordinator all information needed to draft intermediary and final reports · Reports any security/safety incident and/or risk to the Field coordinator |
J. Representation |
· Attending any relevant meeting in your field of expertise |
K. Other |
· Agree to comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and promote Child Safeguarding policy. · Report serious cases of abuse on children that you would be aware of in Tdh’s intervention locations. Strict confidentiality must be respected · Adhere to and enforce current administrative and logistical regulations and procedures · The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive |
Description
Overall job purposes
This position is a national position based in Kerkuk with regular travel within the regions of Tdh operations in Salah Al-Din and Kirkuk governorates.
The Logistics manager is in charge of:
- Implementing and supervising all logistics operations in Kirkuk and other field sites under management of Tdh Kirkuk Office
- Organizing logistics support for programs, safeguarding of Terre des hommes procedures
- Assisting the Base Manager to implement the security procedures
The purpose of the position is to implement logistic activities regarding the projects and the base(s) of TDH.
Main responsibilities:
A. Fleet management and Transport |
· Responsible for the vehicles fleet, including vehicles for team and material transportation · Ensure the good follow up of fleet activities and reporting · Establish vehicle movement schedules · Ensure that a complete breakdown kit is available on board all vehicles · Permanently ensure that all drivers have received general training and carry out regular testing · Ensure that drivers are aware of their obligation to adhere to Tdh International safety rules and procedures · Check that vehicle logbooks are in place and are used correctly · Ensure that fuel consumption and vehicle mileage are monitored, consolidated, analyzed and recorded · Prevent the misappropriation of fuel and spare parts · Supervise the management of the pool of vehicles: maintenance, daily planning, price fluctuations, administration (rental, insurance, and documents). |
B. Procurement |
· Manage the supply chain in Kirkuk as per the Tdh purchasing procedures · Manage Tdh purchasing procedures and those from donors funding the programs · Carry out a purchasing environment analysis at the local level · Supervise the update of price lists and supplier files · Establish and update purchasing timelines, taking into consideration procurement tables, operation timelines and contextual and procedural logistical constraints · Ensure that budgetary lines related to logistics are monitored and observed · Receive the supplies request and keep their follow-up up to date · Keep the different requesters, departments informed of the treatment given to their request · Check the supplies (quality, price, technical specifications, delivery, procedure) · Check delivery to the departments, bases and programs · Ensure that all documents regarding the supply chain are filed according to Pack Log procedure · Participate in drafting the call for tenders · Archive all the procurement files according to TDH procedures · Develop framework contracts for recurring purchases. · Ensure that dealings with suppliers are monitored. |
C. Stock Management |
· Select storage locations and create a plan for the development and security of these sites · Ensure material is stored under suitable conditions · Ensure procedures are followed as stock is checked in and out · See that all documentation linked to stock is complete and correct · Supervise monthly physical stock inventory. |
D. Assets and IT |
· Ensure a good equipment management · Ensure the correct affectation of equipment according to donors rules and regulation · Ensure in close collaboration with admin and program, the affectation and transfer of equipment at the end of programs according to donors and Tdh rules and regulations · Ensure the assets well cover the support and program needs · Ensure an accurate and regular equipment follow up · Ensure Tdh networking procedures are followed at Field Level · Implement backup and data-protection procedures · Ensure the maintenance and correct use of IT equipment · Provide technical assistance to teams and organize training sessions. |
E. Operation |
· Ensure that logistics support meets Programs expectations · Ensure good level of communication between Programs and Logistics · Ensure quality of store management and reporting · Ensure the quality of the transport and delivery of all stock items · Ensure the link between suppliers and programs · In close collaboration with the program team, manage the stock reconciliation. |
F. Human Resources Management |
· Analyze and quantify logistics staff needs · Supervise recruitment, training and management of the logistics team according to identified needs · Conduct performance reviews for members of the logistics team and support logisticians in this task · Manage directly your subordinates and indirectly their team · Ensure that all logistics staff members have appropriate appraisal and training from their line manager · Organize formal team meetings with its team at regular intervals. |
G. Manage the Premises |
· Manage the rent of premises (office, houses, warehouses) · Manage the functioning of premises (electricity, water, gas, etc) · Supervise the renovation and maintenance of structures needed for the functioning of the base (offices, houses, warehouse) |
H. Security |
· Ensure the safety of all the premises · Liaise with Field Coordinator and Liaison Officer for implementation of security procedures · Train teams in safety rules and procedures · Pass on any security-related information to the line manager |
I. Reporting |
· Provide all information needed to draft Donor logistics intermediary and final reports · Consolidate logistics packs monthly and pass on to the logistics coordinator · Provide to the logistics coordinator all information needed to draft intermediary and final reports · Reports any security/safety incident and/or risk to the Field coordinator |
J. Representation |
· Attending any relevant meeting in your field of expertise |
K. Other |
· Agree to comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and promote Child Safeguarding policy. · Report serious cases of abuse on children that you would be aware of in Tdh’s intervention locations. Strict confidentiality must be respected · Adhere to and enforce current administrative and logistical regulations and procedures · The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive |
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Qualifications Requested
- Previous experience with Tdh Switzerland is highly preferable
- Candidates from the same local governorate are highly preferable.
- Formal education/training in logistics desired – can be compensated with experience (at discretion of evaluation team)
- At least 3-4 years of experience in a humanitarian and/or international context
- Significant previous experience with similar tasks, particularly in procurement
- Advance IT knowledge (hardware and software, Microsoft Office, Internet, Server, LINUX)
- Experience in team management
- Previous experience with an NGO is desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment
- Previous experience in emergency response is appreciated
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Required qualities: organized, sense of human relations, diplomacy, communication skills
- Desirable: proactive, autonomous, rigorous, analytical, willingness and motivation to work in an international and intercultural context.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Knowledge of the Iraq context would be a distinct advantage
How To Apply
Application Process and Deadline:
Application should contain the following two attachments:
CV
Cover letter
Application should be submitted to ” [email protected] ” with writing the exact subject (Logistics Manager- Kirkuk), Otherwise CV’s not be accepted.
Link to CV’s will be disregarded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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