Médecins du Monde Logistician Jobs in Ethiopia

Médecins du Monde Logistician Jobs in Ethiopia

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 30 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.

Médecins du Monde has been operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects from long-term interventions to emergency response.

In Tigray, the region has only started to recover from a devastating armed conflict between TPLF and the federal army that left millions of people traumatized and in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. MdM is opening a new EU funded project in consortium with an Ethiopian partner to address war traumas and provide primary healthcare and nutrition services to the population in east Tigray.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Based in Addis with regular movements to the field, you will launch the setup of the new MdM project in Tigray.

Under the direct responsibility of the field coordinator and with the support of the logistics coordinator based in Addis Ababa, you will design, organize and manage logistics flows for the opening. You will perform technical monitoring in relation to the needs of operational staff, while complying with the procedures. You will manage the logistics team.

Your Main Responsibilities are the Following:

Management

Recruit, train, manage, and lead the logistics team

Plan and monitor their activities

Planning and Follow-up of Activities

Define the objectives and action plan of the logistics department

Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth collaboration

Develop and monitor budgets allocated to the department

Establish and monitor logistics management indicators

Control conformity of processes, adapt and validate new processes and procedures

Monitor logistics products and services

Prepare activity reports and ensure that statistical data is regularly updated

Inform the line manager and/or technical adviser of any information that might have an impact on security

Supplies and Stocks Management

Organize the supply chain system

Perform purchases according to activities

Ensure that administrative procedures related to supply are implemented

Liaise with the logistics cluster to ensure the transport of purchased goods

Provide logistical support to medical staffs

Ensure that food for nutritional activities is stored and distributed

Ensure that inventory is done and that all stock cards are updated

Fleet Management

Set up vehicle rental contracts

Train the field logistics manager in the organization of movements and use of monitoring tools

Supervise

the management of the vehicle fleet

Ensure that all MdM vehicles are provided with the necessary functional safety equipment

Equipment and Premises

Ensure the maintenance and the safety of all MdM equipments and properties

Keep the records of MdM equipment and identification material

Contract maintenance suppliers for needed equipment

File and conserve documents of the logistics department

Communications

Ensure that communication means within the project have the required level and quality and that all staff has a permanent access to communication

Ensure proper training on how to use communications equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Status : Employee

Contract : Fixed-term contract

Duration : 3 months

Starting date: as soon as possible

Gross monthly salary: 2822 euros

Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required

Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)

Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered

Guesthouse housing

22.5 recovery days per year

5 weeks of paid leaves per year

Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)

Insurance (repatriation…)

Teleworking agreement for positions eligible to telework: 110 days/year (2.5 days teleworking on average per week) with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite

Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server.

Skills and Experience Needed:

At least 2 years of experience with a similar position

Experience in an international NGO

Experience of working in African context especially in Ethiopian would be an asset

Independence, ability to take the initiative and of responsibility

Ability to work under stressful situation

Good analysis, objective, able to take a step back and analyse

Communication and listening skills

Capacity to delegate, to supervise and coach

Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations

Ability to plan, organise and meet deadlines

Adaptability to changing priorities

Proficient in the use of MS Office

Languages : Fluent English (written and spoken) mandatory. French, Amharic or Tigrinya are an asset.

You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Médecins du Monde Logistician Jobs in Ethiopia

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