Cesvi Logistician / Security Officer Job in Bunia, DRC

Work Context: Cesvi has been working in Congo DRC since 2001, with the double commitment to assist the victims of the humanitarian crisis in the Eastern provinces and to support the protection sector in Kinshasa.
The on-going projects in the East of Congo focuses on rehabilitation of infrastructures, water & sanitation and protection. In Kinshasa Cesvi basically works in the protection and health sector. Each project is coordinated by expatriate staff. General coordination, logisitcs and administration is located in Bunia.

Position: Logistician / Security Officer

Duration: 6 months (renewable)

The Logistician / Security officer will be based in Bunia with severals mission to the field as to monitoring the bases and replace the PM when necessary.

Job Description

The collaboration will start in June 2014.The duty station will be Bunia with scheduled visits to Sud Irumu Territory.The Logistician will respond to the Head of Mission and to the HQs Security Advisor.The Logistician will work in collaboration with the rest of the expatriate and local staff present in Eastern DRC.Offices and field locations management: responsible for all compound constructions and provision of utilities, ensuring standard health and safety regulationsTransport management: management of vehicle fleet, ensuring effective and efficient and safe transport planning.Assure that registration/insurance documents are up to date, log books completed and fuel consumption monitoredWarehousing: management of project stocks in accordance with Cesvi standard warehouse management regulationsAsset management: tracking and recording of all Cesvi assets in the project.Communications: manage and follow up all communications equipment, ensuring continuous means of communication with the capital

HR/Administration:

Selection and management of local team and capacity building of Cesvi DRC Oriental Province national staff in logisticsIn collaboration with the Project Manager:S/he will implement all the local procurements complying with Cesvi procedures and the rules established by the different donors and the country regulations, paying special attention to taxation and labour laws.S/he will contribute to the efficient organization of the office and will correctly file both the necessary project documents and the evidence of the activities outside the project (specially contracts, expenses receipts and other useful documents, both in paper and computerized)S/he will prepare the project periodical and final documentation following the rules established by the donors and the requested HQ's proceduresS/he will set up and maintain a database of local suppliers, detailing criteria of quality, price, service, ethics etc.S/he will follow up Procurement Procedures, conforming to procurement guidelinesS/he will undertake quotations or launch Calls for TenderS/he will represent Cesvi with local authorities, NGOs and UN agencies if necessaryS/he will attend coordination and cluster meetings as necessaryS/he will advise the staff on all safety and security aspects of and contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of Cesvi's missionS/he will be responsible for the implementation of Cesvi Security Policy and provide to HQ Security Advisor with updated strategic analysis of political and/or military context, developments and possible impact on Cesvi operations and environmentS/he will identify mitigating safety and security measures, suggest and advise on implementationS/he will work on maintaining or improving access for ongoing and new CESVI programS/he will identify shortcomings and conduct capacity building to improve national security staffS/he will revise Cesvi Security Plans for field bases and train all staff to ensure a thorough understanding, awareness and adherence to the planS/he will liaise (communicate, exchange information, and co-operate) on security issues with relevant (predominantly local) external actors in the areas of current and potential Cesvi programme implementation.Minimum 2 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsExtensive experience in logistics and securityAbility to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staffAbility to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environmentsWillingness to work and live in remote areas under basic/harsh conditionsFlexibility and ability to multi-task under pressureProven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the officeDocumented experience in international operations on security and operational planningExperience in liaising with community and government authorities as well as with regional, national and international institutionsExperience in political, gender and cultural awareness, community – NGO relationshipsDemonstrated communication and organizational skillsAdvanced proficiency in French - written and spokenPrevious experience in Africa or in DRC, possibly in Emergency contextsKnowledge of European Union, ECHO and UNDP administrative and procurement proceduresDemonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively