Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization 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.

Main Purpose

Planning, coordinating and monitoring all logistics related activities in the project or capital and providing support to medical assistance activities, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the projects. 

Accountabilities

• Assisting the Project Coordinator or Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project or capital, in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the targeted population

• Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project / capital including the following: 

• Logistics: (construction, transport of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions)

•             WHS: implementation of water, health and sanitation activities

•             Supply: implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the project

•              Implementing all administrative related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).

• Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the logistics staff in the project / capital in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.

• Ensuring technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and providing coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility. Ensuring all staff in the Project is properly briefed about use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).

• Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise. For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate security exchange of information.

• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines. 

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

MSF is an independent, neutral, and impartial organization that is providing quality medical care, free of charge regardless of the ethnic origin of our patients, so to both local and internally displaced populations. So we ensure that our staff is aware of and respect the cultural differences of our patients and colleagues.

 Currently, MSF Belgium is providing the most needed medical care in Afar and SNNP regions targeting host and Internally displaced people. A further need assessment is being conducted in different regions. Currently MSF is opening a project in South Omo focusing on addressing the most medical needs of Viesceral Leishmaniases (Also known as Kala Azar) and mobile clinics in the most affected areas. As such MSF aims to contribute on the reduction of mortality and morbidity of this treatable disease and other morbidities like Malaria, malnutrition, diarrheal diseases, respiratory tract infections to the hard to reach areas. 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

 Education: Essential secondary education and technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer. 

 Experience: Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities. Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, and working experience in developing countries.

 Language: Fluent English and Amharic. 

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your National ID, CV (not more than 3 pages), and cover letter (not more than one page) with “Application for Logistics Manager position_Konso” written in the subject line through msfocb-snnpr-konsorecruit@brussels.msf.org 

Deadline: February 16, 2023

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

MSF Belgium promotes EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply.