The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 9 months. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Amman, Jordan.
Your responsibilities
- Partner Coordination: Manage relationships with partner organizations to ensure alignment and effective communication for emergency logistics support
- Operational Oversight: Oversee logistics for deploying personnel and supplies in crisis zones, ensuring efficient and effective operations
- Emergency Inventory Management: Supervise dynamic inventory systems for rapid deployment, coordinating with partners to maintain adequate stock levels
- Crisis Transportation Coordination: Manage the logistics of transporting personnel and supplies, ensuring timely delivery and overcoming logistical challenges
- Procurement in Crisis: Oversee urgent procurement processes, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with WHH standards
- Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training on emergency logistics, focusing on rapid response, security, and coordination
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure meticulous documentation of logistics activities to meet donor compliance requirements
- Stakeholder Coordination: Work with local partners, NGOs, and international bodies to ensure a cohesive emergency response
- Adaptability and Problem Solving: Adjust logistics plans to changing conditions and resolve unforeseen challenges in real-time
- Field Visits: Assess logistics needs and optimize supply chains through direct field visits
- Security Management: Collaborate with security teams to ensure safe logistics operations, including secure transportation routes and storage
- Cultural and Contextual Awareness: Operate with cultural sensitivity, understanding local customs to facilitate smoother operations