Title: Logistics Team Leader
Reports to: Area Manager
Location: Gambella
Start of Contract & Duration: 8 months
Posting date: March 30, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation and post-conflict recovery.
DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides expertise in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella and Somali regions of the country. Activities implemented by DRC are funded by money raised from the Danish public and by project grants from the Danish government and other bilateral and multi-lateral donors.
Overall purpose of the role:
DRC’s Logistics Team Leader will, as a strong, qualified national team member with significant senior experience in logistics, lead the support functions in the Gambella Field Office, managing all the logistics / procurement personnel and coordinate all aspects of the DRC’ logistics in the Gambella region. In addition to staff management and co-ordination, there is a follow up and strong control measures put in place on timely supply to the field, supply from Addis HQ, accurate and timely reporting, capacity building and implementation of logistics / procurement systems, following the DRC structures effectively and efficiently, for the long run.
KEY RESPONSIBILIES
Experience and technical competencies:
Essential:
Education:
Languages: