Logistics Coordinator

This position is only for National Applicants. The recruitment process will be rolling base

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role

The logistics Coordinator will be managing the entire logistics team at his location. As such the role aims to support the team in meeting standards and is both proactive and reactive.

The role requires the ability to analyse and communicate complex information at several levels to a wide audience, both internal to Oxfam and to external actors

The role has some well-defined targets, but in such a challenging environment great flexibility will be required. In-depth knowledge of the principles underlying the key purpose and role is required to make decisions affecting the team and which may have impacted more widely within the programme. And to ensure gender mainstreaming through programme assessment, planning, and implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all relevant guidelines and operating procedures are in place for logistics services and that training is provided to users in Somali
• In collaboration with the project manager, design an appropriate supply structure and supply plan, in line with Oxfam standards and procedures and ensure its effective and efficient use for all the procurements related to the project.
• Develops property strategy, and ensures its implementation, and effective property management within the Somalia office, complying with national government requirements and according to Oxfam International standards
• Develops, if needed, the asset systems and procedures aligned with Oxfam International standards and ensures proper asset management
• Apply any donor asset management requirements to assets and manage asset register
• Manage the fleet management function, ensuring that the operation complies with the relevant local regulations governing transport and Oxfam standards and procedures.
• Use fleet management systems to monitor costs and performance and prepare management reports.
• Leads delegated Safety and security-related activities like staff evacuation plans and required hibernation stocks for the country program.

 What we are looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:Essential

• Bachelor (BA) or Degree from a recognized university/college in Operations, Business, Logistics, or other areas that bring an added value to the related job.
• Relevant logistic experience of 5+ years for BA / Degree holders, preferably in an international NGO, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• A proven record of effective management of people and resources, including planning and organizational skills
• Excellent diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills, and good interpersonal and team skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities, including support to the development of others (including mentoring/ coaching, and team-building experience).
• Willingness to a travel app. 40% to field bases and Addis.
• Experience in insecure environments, and knowledge of the principles of security management.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies. Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programmes an advantage.
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures, and other regulatory codes.
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programmes as an advantage.

• Good working knowledge of English,

• Have a valid driving license and driving experience in Manual gear. 

Desirable

• Knowledge of Oxfam systems in logistics.

• Previous fieldwork experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations.

We offer

This role will allow you to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam's internal /External application portal

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/16833/description/ or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/16833/description on or before December 27, 2022.