Solidarités International recruits 01 LOGISTICIAN

Solidarités International recruits 01 LOGISTICIAN

Desired start date: 15/05/2019
Duration of the mission: 6 months (with possible extension)
Location: Northeast Syria

ABOUT THE MISSION IN SYRIA

SI has been working in Syria since 2012 and currently has strong coverage for WASH, FSL and NFI programs across North West (NWS) and North East Syria (NES). The NES programs provide an integrated assistance in the WASH, NFI, Shelter and Livelihoods sectors to displaced populations and host communities affected by the conflict. NWS programs are remotely managed and provide WASH and NFI/Winterization support to affected populations. Since 2016, SI has been partnering with a local health partner to develop and strengthen a WASH-and-Health integrated approach, and is currently developing the streamlining of Protection within its existing programs.

The mission is expanding through a major consortium with 4 partners led by SI, which started in October 2018. The LEARN consortium funded by OFDA ( Linking Assistance and Relief in Northeast Syria ) will support equitable and safe access to essential basic services including WASH, Shelter and Health, for the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement in Northeast Syria.

The Syria mission counts about 300 national staff, more than 60 expatriates, and has a 25 million USD budget forecasted for 2019.

ABOUT THE JOB

SI is looking for a Logistician, based in Northeast Syria.

With a presence of more than 1 year and a half on the ground in Northeast Syria, SI has been recently expanding its programmatic portfolio, notably in relation with the start of the LEARN. Activities currently comprise projects in WASH, Shelter, Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) as well as Cash & Vouchers. This rise in operational volume has thus created an additional pressure on the logistics department at coordination and base level, with activities (NFI distribution, water network rehabilitation notably) generating an important workload in terms of supply.

Under the Field Coordinator’s overall guidance, the Logistician will directly manage an Assistant, an Officer and a Logistics Support, with a department comprised of 25 staffs. The overall volume on the ground is 9 expatriates and about 90 national staffs.

General objectives

• Supervise all logistics activities at base level,
• Manage, monitor and train the members of his logistics team;
• Support the field Coordinator on security follow-up;

Specificities of the position and challenges

• To ensure SI Procedures are in place and understood by everyone;
• Supply is particularly challenging in the area, anticipation is thus key

Priorities for the 2/3 first months

• Ensure the continuity of the support to the program delivery in a very dynamic context;
• Support the scale up of program delivery

Identify needs of improvement and capacity building needs of logistics team

YOUR PROFIL

Diploma/education:

• Bachelor/Master degree in business administration, information & communication, political science, international organization management or other relevant field.

Previous experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of field experience in humanitarian relief and/or development programs.
• Previous experience in managing an expatriate team is highly appreciated.
• Previous experience in challenging, insecure areas is a must
• Previous experience in proposal and report writing is a must.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is appreciated.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Google Earth)
• A good listener with very well developed diplomatic skills
• Flexible and resourceful
• Solution-oriented management

Languages:

• Fully fluent English: speaking, reading and writing skills;
• Arabic an asset; French a plus.

Others:

• Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethos

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: according to experience from 2420 euros gross per month (2178 € + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of 700 USD a month.

Vacation: during the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 10-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 750 USD allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

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.

The candidate will be based in North East Syria, and accommodated in SI guesthouses.

Whilst this area can be considered quite stable at the moment, it can deteriorate quickly. There are clearly specific safety and security protocols to be followed, managed by the Field Coordinator in collaboration with the Country Director. Mine and UXO risks remain very high. In Erbil (Iraq) where there may be occasional travel to access NES, security levels are good, restrictions are mainly related to obtaining visas for international staff, which can take some weeks.

COMMENT POSTULER

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. 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/