MSF Switzerland, Somalia Mission Logistician Job Vacancy

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Somalia Mission is looking for a:

Logistician

To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

Project Location: Mogadishu (currently based in Nairobi but willing and ready to travel and/or relocate to Project location when need arises).

Start date: ASAP.

Type/Length of contract: 6 Months contract with possibility of extension.

The position:

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Technical & Logistics Coordinator.

The scope of responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Support the activities of the Project with the resources, procedures and tools defined with the T&L Coordinator, in order to facilitate achievement of the operational objectives:Oversee the implementation of and compliance with MSF logistics procedures, policies and management tools; when necessary, propose improvements.Responsible for logistical and medical supplies to the Project.Manage and monitor the logistics of the material resources for the Project, under the supervision of the line manager and the technical adviser.Implement support activities (communications, electricity, transport) and any other logistical activities required to achieve the medical objectives (construction/restoration, water & sanitation, etc.).Coordinate the work of all the logistics teams, supervise their training and carry out their evaluations.Recruitment criteria:

A holder of a diploma or degree, with training in any given technical area (carpentry, electricity, IT, supply, or WATSAN), and with the following experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the area of humanitarian logistics,

At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role in a humanitarian organization,

Relevant MSF experience is an asset.

Application:

Please send by email your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter addressed to the HR Coordinator. Address: msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com

Deadline for Submission of application: 29th February 2012

Subject of email: “Application for Regional Logistician, Somalia”.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted

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