Logistics Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.

Objective of the Position:

The Logistics Supervisor (Base) is responsible for all the logistics activities that support the day-to-day functioning of the project offices and facilities, including the residential compounds. These include but are not limited to:

• Fleet Management Supervision- Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all vehicles according to MSF standards; Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks


• Facility management and asset inventory- Under the line manager’s supervision and instructions: Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities through daily visits and reporting any anomalies/problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs; following up minor building rehabilitation work; checking that premises observe security norms; monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices


• Warehousing and storekeeping


• Security and safety- Regularly checks and verifies the security services provided at the residential compounds and coordination office, discussing any concerns or remarks with the residents and supervisor


• Human Resource Management- Team management, individual reviews, training his/her team


• Logistics administration and reporting- Assists the Logistics Manager with the follow up of logistics budgets and revisions; expenses/realization; preparation of the monthly cash request


• Together with the line manager and according to MSF standard: planning the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up; Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructure; management of non-medical stocks and equipment


• Due to MSF nature of activities; other duties as assigned by the Supervisor like participating in emergency response as needed


• Project (acting) IT/Comm/Technical families Focal Person

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: KCSE and Diploma/Degree


• Desirable qualifications in Logistics & Supply, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, IT, BioMed

Experience

• Essential: at least 3 years of relevant experience in technical logistics or related fields


• Desirable: At least 2 years of experience in Supervisory/Managerial positions.


• Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs highly desirable

Languages: Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must, other local languages are a plus.

Knowledge : Computer literacy, all-round technical understanding, Finance/Contract management

Competencies/Skills : People management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results oriented and Teamwork

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