Job Description

Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors without Borders or MSF) is a private, non-profit, international humanitarian medical organization that intervenes in emergencies and crisis situations to relieve human suffering resulting from unmet medical needs. MSF observes strict neutrality with respect to politics and provides its assistance without discriminating on the basis of race, religion, ideology, or political affiliation. MSF’s members are required to respect humanitarian principles and principles of medical ethics at all times.MSF Holland is looking for:      Transport & Customs Officer

·       Number of Position:  one·       Place of work:      Addis Ababa·       Terms of employment:  1 year with a possibility of extension  ·       Remuneration and Benefits:-          Starting gross salary/month: 17,926.00 ETB-          Medical Coverage : as per organizational Health Policy-          Transportation allowance: 2,200 ETB·       Date of  application: July 12 – July 21 2022 

 Main Purpose Performing  the day to day  activities  and administrative processes for  the clearance and transportation of medical and non-medical goods  for a particular supply office (coordination or project level)  according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal running of the mission/project

 Accountabilities •          Performing the day to day activities and administrative processes to ensure an efficient running of the clearance and transportation processes of medical and non-medical goods for a supply office (coordination or project) following the supply procedures according to MSF standards and protocols. Including the following activities: •          Managing and planning, in collaboration  with the line Supervisor and the Warehouse Supervisor, the shipment of goods between the projects and/or from the capital to the projects choosing the best possible means of transport•          Being responsible for the reception of international freight and its forwarding to the field.•          Being  responsible for all customs and administrative related issues•          Regularly assessing the local transport market (companies, prices, services, delays,…), and proposing different third party providers for validation•          Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description

 MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities •       Performing the day-to-day activities and administrative processes to ensure an efficient running of the clearance and transportation processes of medical and logistic goods for a supply office (coordination or project) following the supply procedures according to MSF standards and protocols and specific country regulation. Including the following activities: •       Managing and planning, in collaboration  with the line Supervisor and the Warehouse Supervisor, the shipment of goods between the projects and/or from the capital to the projects choosing the best possible means of transport•       Being responsible for the reception of international freight and its forwarding to the field and updating online Cargo follow up in the real time if any change of status of each process•       Being responsible to upload medication details on One-Window (FMHACA system) such as Certificate of Analysis, Pre Import Permit, Donation Certificate, Invoices, Packing list, VDD (Valuation declaration documents) and other requirement•       Direct contact with MOH for support letter and MOF for tax-free letter and any other relevant authority involved in importation and exportation of humanitarian supplies.•       Being responsible for all customs and administrative related issues such as application or requirement by authorities (MOF, EPSA, FMHACA, etc.),•       Collaborate actively with relevant departments in HQ (APU), Kenya Office, Coordination and projects regarding importation and transportation of medical and non-medical goods.•       Collaboration and cooperation with Pharma Manager and Supply Officer and perform of the job in case of absence•       In close contact with Clearance agent for cargo release•       Improving and following up the monitoring systems in place•       Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description•       Preparing monthly reports and providing analysis related to various tasks        

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education

Essential Diploma/Degree in Logistical Studies

Experience

At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs or in the logistics department

Languages                       

Essential mission working language and local language

Knowledge

Computer literacy

Competencies

•          Results and Quality Orientation L1

•          Teamwork and Cooperation L1

•          Behavioural Flexibility L1

•          Commitment.to MSF Principles L1

•          Service Orientation L1

•          Stress Management L2

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their non-returnable CV and application including photocopies of all supporting documents in person to the MSF-Holland Coordination office located at Hahahulet Signal area near Addis College or apply via www.ethiojobs@net.

Please note that we only contact short-listed candidates.