Duration: 1 year
Start Date: ASAP
Closing date for applications: 19/06/2023
The MENTOR Initiative is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the control of malaria and other vector borne diseases in emergency settings, operating across countries in west, central, and eastern Africa, the Middle East and South America. The organisation directly delivers large scale disease control interventions to the most vulnerable communities caught up in emergencies, and in parallel, also works to build the technical and operational capacity of local and international partners on the ground, to incorporate medium- and long-term disease control systems into their operations and country strategy.
The MENTOR Initiative is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and skilled person as its Logistics Coordinator for its programs.
The Logistics Coordinator is a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) and as such actively assisting the MENTOR Initiative in achieving programme objectives in a timely manner and strategically develop its support in response to identified needs on the ground. S/he works closely with the Country Director (CD), the finance coordinator and the technical coordinator in providing required logistics operational support as per logical frameworks and/or in accordance with the programme grant/award specifications. The Logistics Coordinator manages a team comprising of both expatriate and national logistical staff.
The main responsibilities of this post include the following:
Security
The logistics coordinator as a Security focal point is accountable to the Country Director for maintaining up to date knowledge of the local security situation and for advising the Country Director on operational security matters in this context. The logistics coordinator may also be delegated to represent the Country Director at security cluster meetings and to share/obtain relevant security information. Delegated tasks from the Country Director:
Fleet management
Procurement
Stock management
Office / accommodation maintenance
HR
Other
Job requirements:
– At least 2 years of experience as logistician in emergency settings, including direct experience of security management
– Familiar with NGO working environments and standard procedures
– Familiar with donors’ procedures
– Solid prior experience working in complicated security contexts will be an advantage
– Language: Portuguese and English is compulsory
– Organized and good coordination / project management skills
– Excellent communication skills
The Mentor Initiative applies a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, mistreatment or harassment, and other types of unethical behaviour including fraud. The Mentor Initiative will contact previous employers of applicants to determine if they have any history of violating international standards and codes of conduct relating to such matters.
To apply, please send (in English) your CV, letter of motivation and details of three referees (including your most recent employer): recruitment@mentor-initiative.org
Tagged as: MENTOR Initiative, Mozambique
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