Afghanistan – A Logistics Coordinator

Job from Première Urgence Internationale

Closing date: 31 Jan 2017

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The association leads in average 190 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 5 million people in 20 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe and France.
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Humanitarian situation and needs

the 2012 Tokyo Conference, Afghanistan announced its road map toward self-reliance. However, great challenges remain to overcome. Security, social and economic development, good governance, and justice are, among other issues, essential pre-conditions in order to achieve the country’s ambitious objectives. The preparation of withdrawal of international troops in 2014 as well as the preparation for the presidential elections in April 2014 also questions the stability of the country. Humanitarian stakeholders forecast an increased level of violence, a rise in unemployment and criminality. Rebuilding and strengthening the health-care system is still a priority in Afghanistan, with the country-wide continuation of the implementation of BPHS (Basic Package of Health Services), and the EPHS (Essential Package of Hospital Services), initiated in 2003 and 2005. The security situation remains unstable. Many attacks continue to claim lives, mostly among the Afghan population. In 2014 the Afghan Presidential and provincial elections are the principal focus of attention given the importance of a peaceful political transfer of authority for the country’s stability and future international support. The Presidential poll made the transfer of power from one elected president to another for the first time in the country’s history. The political transition coincides with a security transition as Afghan security forces have taken up security responsibility from international forces which are ending their combat mission by the end of this year.

Our action in the field

We strongly believe that PUI action can contribute to improve the life of Afghans and promote peace. Therefore, and despite the uncertainty brought by the “transition” and 2014 political agenda, PUI reaffirms its commitment to support Afghan people through this strategy, based on its experience of the country and expertise in health interventions. Since the beginning of 2013, PUI in Afghanistan decided to start interventions on emergency preparedness and medical interventions for conflict-affected populations. With a 28% increase of civilian casualties during the 6 first months of 2013, it is indeed crucial to have health staff prepared and equipped for mass casualties, and also to be prepared for population displacements. In the coming years, PUI will also start looking at developing integrated projects with WASH and health activities, rehabilitation and economic recovery. For the first time, PUI also participated in August 2013 to the national food security survey in Daykundi province coordinated by the FAO.
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As part of our activities in AFGHANISTAN, we are looking for a Logistics Coordinator
The Logistics and Security Coordinator is responsible for the overall logistics and securtity strategy of the mission and for the management and efficient implementation of all policies and procedures here.
Supply Chain: Coordinates supplies and deliveries for projects and for the bases. Guarantees that PUI’s procedures and logistical tools are in place and are respected.
Logistic management: Manage all other logistics responsibilities i.e. Properties, Fleet, Stock, Assets, ICT, Contracts
Coordination: Consolidate and communicate logistics information to Coordination Team, Field Teams and HQ
Security Management: Assists and advices the Head of Mission in the management of security. Enforce Standard Operating Proceducres and participate in all security meeting organized by external partners (eg: INSO).
Logistics Strategy: continually revise and lead on strategy for logistics together with HQ and Coordination Team support.
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Training and experiences

Training
Bac + 2 to + 5 – in logistics
(purchases, transport etc)
Professional experience
Min. 2 years Logistics Experience in Humanitarian Sector
General Management Experience
Experience in security management and insecure environments
Knowledges and skills
Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain in Humanitarian Context
Proven management experience and organisational skills
Strong Report Writing and ICT skills

Languages

English mandatory

Qualities

Strong work ethic, to be committed and disciplined within very busy working environment
Independence , to manage and prioritise accordingly with organizational strategy and demands
Calm approach and ability to manage stressful working environment
Capacity to delegate and to supervise the work of a multidisciplinary team
Sensible approach to managing security and expatriate team – 24 hour availability
Cultural sensitivity and ability to negotiate and be diplomatic in difficult circumstances
Objectivity, flexibility and rational approach to problem solving/ finding resolutions

Proposed terms

EMPLOYED with a Fixed-Term Contract – 4 months
Starting date: December 2016
Monthly gross income: from 2 200 up to 2 530 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance: including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housing in collective accommodation
Daily living expenses (« Per diem »)
Break policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
Paid leaves policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

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How to apply:

Please, send your application (Resume and Cover letter) to Sophie Kessel, human Resources Officer for Expatriates, at recrutement@premiere-urgence.org with the following subject : «LogCo–Afgha».