Solidarités International Regional Logistics and Security Coordinator Job in Kenya

Position: Regional Logistics and Security Coordinator

Line Manager: Country Director

Location: Nairobi (Kenya) with frequent trips to the field including Somalia

Duration: 12 months

Solidarités International is an international humanitarian aid organization providing assistance to populations in needs and victims of conflict or natural disasters.

For 30 years, Solidarités International has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs: water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programs, Solidarités International has acquired experience and expertise in the fields of water and sanitation and food security.

In the Horn of Africa, Solidarités International is currently implementing food security and water and sanitation projects in Kenya and Somalia.

Objectives of this position

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the proper implementation of logistics procedures in all Kenya and Somalia programs, including security procedures. S/he is the technical focal point for procurement and transport for the Kenya / Somalia team.

S/he will have to ensure security of all staff, particularly staff in Somalia. The Logistics Coordinator is under the direct responsibility of the Country Director.

Tasks of this position

Security

    * The Logistics Coordinator is in charge of the security management for Kenya and Somalia.
    * Help to collect and update on daily basis the information regarding the security environment at the mission level.
    * Edit the security guidelines and the evacuation plan for all fields where Solidarites International will work.
    * Inform the national and expatriate staff about the security regulations in the mission.

Environment analysis

    * Spot the different political, administrative and technical partners
    * Spot monetary tracks, local ways of producing, infrastructures, distribution systems

Procurement

    * Manage the procurement of goods and services in line with Solidarités rules.
    * Ensure timely follow up of purchase requests received from field.

Logistics staff Management

    * Supervise, advice and coordinate the Logistics expatriate staff for Kenya and Somalia missions
    * Help and support the expatriates logisticians on the field in terms of set up and procedures

Vehicles Fleet Management

    * Coordinate and anticipate the vehicles needs in Nairobi Transport Management
    * The logistics Coordinator is responsible for the entire transport chain from Nairobi to the field (planes, trucks) for goods and passengers

Stock Management

    * Ensure that the Logisticians on the field have completely understood the rules and regulations in terms of Solidarités/Donors procedures of storage.

Supply

    * Plan and anticipate the deliveries from Paris/Nairobi to the field in collaboration with the field logisticians.

Note: this list gives the framework of your activities but it is not exhaustive. You may be asked to complete other duties.

Profile

Experiences:

    * Master degree in Logistic/Technologies/Management
    * At least 5 years of field experience with NGOs in Logistics and Security management
    * Previous experience with Solidarités International (good knowledge of Solidarités International procedures)
    * Proven experience in Somalia
    * Experience of high security context is a strong advantage.

Languages:

    * English (working language): fluent with excellent writing capacities
    * French or Kiswahili remains desirable

Personal skills:

    * High self-control capacity, rigour.
    * Ability to work independently, take initiative and live in a sometimes solitary environment with significant restrictions on personal movement.
    * Reactive and adaptation to a very changing context.

How to apply:

Kindly send your cover letter, CV and contact details for 3 referees to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org by closing date, 26th November 2010.

Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the title of your email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Solidarites is an equal opportunity employer

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