Logistics manager
This job posting has closed
Start Date: 1 January 2012
Background
Tearfund is seeking an experienced Logistician to oversee the logistics function of Tearfund’s post-earthquake recovery programme in Haiti. The programme is implementing a range of projects supported by institutional and private donors in the shelter, livelihoods, WASH, and DRR sectors
Responsibilites
- maintaining the logistics systems, and managing the logistics staff to ensure effective and timely procurement and supply of materials to the project sites, while coordinating with the field staff.
- ensuring compliance of logistics and field staff to Tearfund and donor logistics procedures through training, mentoring and monitoring;
- maintaining adequate stock control systems;
- ensuring value for money of procurement;
- maintaining the procurement records for internal and external audit.
- oversight of the estate and associated service contracts and office equipment,
- manage the vehicle fleet to ensure smooth operation of the programme.
- maintaining 24 hours a day IT and communication systems.
Requirements
- Excellent leadership skills and team management experience are essential requirements,
- cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for the poor.
- educated to degree or equivalent level
- have proven logistics experience in the humanitarian sector, with a focus on supply chain.
- excellent written and spoken English.
- Candidates with French language skills are encouraged
- Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's beliefs.
- All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process may include specific checks related to child protection issues.
Salary
£27,330 gross per annum (pro rata to the contract length) plus competitive benefits package
Note: this advert will go down from the Tearfund's website on the 16th December at the close of business and re-open again by 10:00am on the 20th December. This is due to essential work on the Tearfund's website over this time.
Due to the urgent nature of this position please apply as soon as possible.