Desired start date: May 2021**
Duration of the mission:** 12 months (renewable according to funds)
Location: Colombia, Bogota (70%) with travels in the region (30%)
ABOUT THE MISSION
In Venezuela, people are faced with hyperinflation, struggle to find necessities, lack of medicines and access to medical services in addition to a rise in crime rates. Many Colombians, formerly settled in Venezuela have decided to go back home while many Venezuelans chose to migrate to major cities in Colombia or to transit through them during their journey to other countries in the region. They walk along the roads, often with no means or possessions. One of the main routes for those travelling to Bogotá or Medellín goes through Bucaramanga. Walkers called the Caminantes use this road every day.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is at the moment running or providing support to four shelters located at strategic points on the migration route in Santander and North Santander. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, in consortium with PREMIÈRE URGENCE INTERNATIONALE, is ensuring access to basic services for persons on the move using these shelters, with a particular focus on access to water, sanitation and hygiene (rehabilitations/construction for water supply, sanitation facilities, provision of hygiene items, etc.). We are also improving shelter infrastructure and delivering food assistance as well as healthcare and psychological support services through PREMIÈRE URGENCE INTERNATIONALE.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is seeking to further develop this response in the coming months, through various fundings, and support new shelters, providing additional services, and proposing a daily transportation and shelter services for the most vulnerable and PWSN (People with Specific Needs) Caminantes.
ABOUT THE JOB
General objective: The logistics coordinator steers a mission’s logistical activities in order to ensure that SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL in-country programs run smoothly. He/she implements SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL mission procedures and logistical tools, and ensures that they are properly used and adhered to. He/she participates in defining SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s mission strategy, in drawing up projects and in assessing the resources needed for SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL activities. He/she supports the Head of Mission in operational security management. He/she is the point of reference for the mission and serves as the link between headquarters and the mission for all matters relating to logistics.
List of main tasks:
- Supply management
- Vehicle fleet management
- Equipment park / telecommunications management
- Computer equipment management and monitoring
- Stock management
- Human resource management
- Security
- Reporting / capitalization
The main challenges:
- Capacity building of the logistics teams in the region’s countries
- Supply strategy in all areas of intervention / Transport strategy etc…
- Support to audits and procedures to be designed and implemented
- Reinforcement of basic process (implementation of software, full process at base level) and support the increase of missions’s volume
- Implementation and definition of framework (fiscal, HR….) defined by the Logistics visit from HQ
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
- Deployment for base opening when necessary
- Management of logistics teams: advices, controls, support
YOUR PROFILE
Education: education background in logistics, transport, warehousing, IT, supply chain
Experience: at least three years of experience in humanitarian logistics at management level positions. An experience in emergency context, in base or mission opening is an asset.
Technical skills and knowledge:
- Supply chain management
- Understanding and experience in IT, Fleet management are assets
- Logistics procedures – knowledge of major institutional donor rules (OFDA/UNICEF/ ECHO…) is an asset
- Very strong organizational skills are necessary
- Managerial skills are mandatory – team management, capacity building are highly appreciated
- Perfect command of Excel
Languages: Spanish and English are mandatory.
Other desirable qualities: leadership and management / planning and prioritization / flexibility / capacity to work under stress / solution making oriented
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried post: According to experience, starting from 2400 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Individual housing is available for this position. SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL will cover up to 70% of the employee’s rent (charges are not included) with a maximum rent taken into account according to the local benchmark. The housing area is subjected to security validation.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with 850 USD allocated by SOLIDARITÉS). To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of one additional rest day per month worked.
Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
How to apply
Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English via this link: https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?i…. CV only applications will not be considered.
NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension
For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/
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