Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

MSF Belgium has a long history in Ethiopia (from 1984 to 2013) the re-establishment of the organization in the country (since March 2021) require to re-build our presence as a new INGO operating in Ethiopia. The MSF Belgium strategy in Ethiopia is to respond to medical needs, as per our mandate, while having a strong focus on the Environmental Health as a preventive approach. Today, MSF Belgium is running 2 projects (SNNP and Afar regions) and has conducted several assessments with some short-term responses (SNNP, Amhara, Afar). Our intention is to develop a rapid response capacity, allowing a fast-track assessment and humanitarian response in all the regions of Ethiopia.

MSF-Belgium has the following vacant position:

Title:                                  DEPUTY LOGISTICS COORDINATOR  

Place of Work:                Addis Ababa

Contract duration:         Indefinite contract with probation period

Salary:                               As per the MSF salary scale

 Main Purpose Supporting the Logistics Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities, replacing him/her in his/her absence and participating and collaborating in the implementation of strategies and support to the field in accordance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to enable the development of the mission and optimize the impact of the medical projects.

 Accountabilities

• Participating actively in the definition and monitoring of annual project planning and budgets and the Emergency Preparation Plan, defining strategies and advising the Logistics Coordinator in the translation of the identified needs into objectives, priorities and resources needed for intervention

• Defining, monitoring, evaluating and ensuring the implementation of the strategies and activities in the mission of the following activities, as defined in the delegated tasks, according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures: 

  • Construction and rehabilitation, transport, ICT, communications, vehicles and engines, equipment, installations and infrastructures, etc. Including the installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in an adequate living conditions and all the equipment required as well as the proper use and maintenance of IT computers, soft wares, backups, etc. and the communication tools and means in the mission

  • Stock and supply of medical and non-medical materials

  • Water, health and sanitation activities

• Planning, supervising and implementing, in close coordination with the HR Coordinator, the associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, performance evaluation, detection of potential, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and amount of knowledge required

• Ensuring technical support to his/her team as well as to all other teams in the mission

• Defining and monitoring the technical aspects of the risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the mission security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the HoM of any problem

• Representing MSF in meetings with Authorities and other NGOs at the request of the Logistics Coordinator

• Performing tasks delegated by the Logistics Coordinator, as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

•    The positions will request field visits to support and monitor logistic activities of MSF Belgium projects in Ethiopia

Job Requirements

Education

Essential technical/logistics degree/diploma

Experience

·                Essential previous working experience in technical support and logistics management.

·                Essential professional experience with MSF or similar NGO.

·                Desirable previous working experience of at least 2 years in relevant and/or similar position

·                Desirable previous experience in emergencies

·                Essential extensive experience in people & team management experience

Languages             

Mandatory: very good knowledge of both English and Amharic

Knowledge 

Able to work with Microsoft Office 365 tools, including SharePoint, MS Teams.

Leadership, Good analytical and synthesis skills.

Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills

Very good aptitude for listening and dialogue.

Able to work independently and as part of a team and knowledgeable with labor law.

Competencies

•            People management & development

•            Service orientation

•            Team work and cooperation

•            Strategic vision

•            Leadership

HOW TO APPLY 

All applicants should send a CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates and a copy of national ID. Application can be submitted/sent: by email: msfocb-addis-recruitment@brussels.msf.org (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title and your name) Posting date: 17/08/2022Closing date: 30/08/2022 MSF Belgium promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.