Title: Logistics and Safety Officer
Location: Jijiga with frequent field trips to Fafan Woredas
Reports to: Area Manager
Start of Contract & Duration: 10 months
Posting date: June 28, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Working under the direct management of the Area Manager, the Logistics and Safety Officer will be responsible for all of the daily logistics, Safety and procurement related functions in DRC's Jijiga field office in strict compliance with the organizations and donors' policies and procedures and strong attention to detail. The Logistics and Safety Officer will furthermore supervise 5 guards and 5 drivers (one DRC staff and 4 rental car driver); the number of rental vehicle drivers might increase as the organization hires additional vehicles. The Officer will act as the primary point of communication with DRC's logistics, Safety and procurement team in Addis Ababa for daily matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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