Logistics Manager South Sudan - Ref. 206A/10-11

Reporting hierarchically to the Country Director and functionally to the Logistics Manager in IO Headquarters in Spain (Barcelona), the Logistics Manager will be responsible for the definition and management of all logistics strategies and systems in the country, as well as overseeing the correct implementation of all logistics activities of the mission.

Key Responsibilities

-Define and set up the logistical strategies for the mission.
-Coordinate the implementation of logistics systems and procedures to guarantee an optimal systematization of all logistical aspects of the mission.
-Participating in the evaluation, preparation, planning and responding to emergencies and projects implementation.
-Implant an efficient security plan and constant key data collection and monitor daily security management.
-Guarantee the mission's correct supply, with a special emphasis on purchasing and international delivery.
-Participating in the elaboration of the country's budget and conducting budgetary assessments in terms of logistics.
-Managing the logistical staff: supervision, technical support and evaluation, contracts and training of the staff under his responsibility.
-Guarantee a reliable and secure telecommunication system, adapted to the context of each base.
-Strengthening Intermon Oxfam's technical skills in logistics in the country, both for the existing IO project team or for the identified partners.
-Taking part in the elaboration and/or revision of the Contingency Plan.
-Provide technical support for Risk Management activities.
-Work on Logistics Capacity Building with IO partners in the country.

Experience and Skills

-2 years experiencie in international cooperation (expatriate positions), 1 year in humanitarian interventions
-Experience in field management at least one of them as Logistics Manager
-Experience in openning missions
-It would be highly valued experience in missions with a high security component
-Experience in at least one of these domains: electricity, communication systems, mechanics, supplies.
-Languages : proficiency in English, Spanish will be a plus
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Management skills.
-Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
-Ability to work with a team in an intense environment.
-We will value knowledge of the national reality of the country.

Working Conditions

Contract: 1 year
Salary: According to the Intermón Oxfam's country salary scale + per diem
Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution
Holidays: 27 days per year
R&R: 1 week each 12 weeks of work. Flight payed to Nairobi or Entebbe. The R&R can be reviewed while in mission.
Working place: Juba, South Sudan. Regular travels to the field are necessary.
Incorporation date: asap

How to apply

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit us at www.intermonoxfam.org/empleo or send your CV by email to humanitarianstaff@intermonoxfam.org indicating the position and reference.

The closing date for applications is 10.04.2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.