Somalia: Logistics Assistant (Baidoa)

Employment Opportunity

Logistics Assistant

Baidoa

About the Job

The Logistics Assistant is responsible for all inbound and outbound logistics for ICRC operations in and around Baidoa. He/she handles dispatch, deliveries, storage, quality and quantity control, claims, distribution, packaging and inventory. He/she ensures adherence to the internal/global warehouse standards and proper documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dispatches and receives shipment (transported via air and road) for ICRC operations in Baidoa;

• Supports other Logistics offices within Somalia, when need be and willing to travel within Somalia whenever required;

• Ensures safe arrival of cargo by any means of transport, prepares documents and follows up on the relevant levels of approval;

• Communicates in an effective way about logistics activities, these includes, goods receipt/shipment and warehousing;

• Handles warehouses and related documentation;

• Organizes delivery of items according to the instructions received from the Head office in Nairobi;

• Places orders for food supplies referring to the verified and approved suppliers list;

• Consolidates invoices relating to food supplies on a monthly basis and shares the data with the purchasing department

• Handles and updates the system (Oscar Light )on stock management and prepares statistics periodically;

• Uses the available local tools, Teamspace and Excel to update cargo plans and to share information;

• Files and archives the relevant Log documents in line with ICRC standards and rules.

About you

You should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following competencies:

• Degree in Logistics & Procurement Management, Warehousing or Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Management, or equivalent diploma qualification in a related field;

• 2 years work experience in a similar field of activity;

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali languages;

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills;

• Good communication and Negotiation skills;

• Proficiency in Ms Office suite( especially Word and Excel);

• Holder of a valid Driving license;

• Good knowledge of political, social and cultural affairs of the assigned region.

We offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;

• Training and development opportunities;

• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.

Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is address 11^th June 2018. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed tosokrecruitment@icrc.org.