Iraq: Logistics coordinator - Dohuk – IRAQI KURDISTAN – H/F

Context of the position

The mission of the French Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate all human suffering, and contribute to all efforts related to protection, social welfare, prevention, education and health care. The French Red Cross is operational in the Northern Iraq since 2013, especially in Dohuk, Ninewah and Erbil governorates. Focused both on the influx of Syrian refugees and the current IDP crisis, FRC is providing assistance in a range of sectors including WASH, Livelihoods, Shelter and Relief. The Iraq programme presently employs about 85 national staff and 12 international staff. The French Red Cross works in partnership with the local branches of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society. In 2016, FRC will continue its emergency and early recovery assistance for Syrian refugees, Iraqi IDPs and most vulnerable host communities. This will include in particular:

• Continuous development of synergies with the Iraqi Red Crescent Societ

• Contingency planning and emergency response for new waves of displacement induced by the ongoing conflict or for poorly-covered vulnerable population, in close collaboration with IRCS as implementing partner

• Provision of sustainable WASH facilities & services for Syrian refugees in Domiz camp (the Kurdistan’s largest camp, with more than 45 000 people), and for the IDP population in the event of new funding opportunities (FRC closed its WASH activities in Khanke Camp & Sharya Collective in December 2015)

• Expanding livelihoods program in Northern Iraq through 1) the provision of immediate temporary employment and short-term income among vulnerable returnees and the local population in Ninewa Governorate; 2) the support to the Vocational Training Centers in Dohuk & Erbil governorates; 3) the provision of professional skills and vocational training courses and the establishment of businesses support in order to increase the economic opportunities of the most vulnerable population (abused Yezidi women and SGBV/Trafficking victims, Syrian refugees, etc.)

• Promotion and improvement of the access to education for the Syrian refugees and host communities children in Iraqi Kurdistan The French Red Cross delegation in Iraq manages, in partnership with Iraq Red Crescent branches a total of 4 projects, funded by UNHCR, UNDP, OCHA and Partners National Societes of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The position

ROLE
Under the supervision of the Head of Delegation, you will be responsible of overseeing and coordinating all logistical activities in order to ensure an optimum support to the programs running.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• A- Logistics Coordination
• B- Human Resource Management
• C- Procurement Management
• D- Stock & IT management
• E- Fleet Management & Transports
• F- Management of Property and Equipment
• G- Security Management
• H- Capitalization & reporting

Hierarchical link
The logistics coordinator is under the responsibility of the Head of Delegation.
The logistics coordinator is the line manager of the following FRC staff:

• Deputy Logistics Coordinator
• Purchase Officer
• IT & Store manager
• Field Logistician (Domiz)
• Field Logistician (Sinoni)

Functional links
Collaborates with:

• The coordination team (Administrative Coordinator, Project Managers),
• The Regional Logistics Advisor.

Profile of the candidate

• Similar position on the field for an international NGO for at least 2 years.
• You hold 3 years of experience in managing humanitarian logistics, supply chain and security management.
• Experience as a manager of international & local staff
• Strong computer and communication equipment skills, including Microsoft Office applications, are required.
• Experience in managing providing professional technical advice in a broad range of logistics areas, including fleet
• management and supply chain. You have a thorough understanding of donor rules and regulations (UN, EU…).
• Previous field experience with FRC or the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is an asset
• Experience in Middle East context is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision
• Able to create a team work environment. Comfortable and flexible in human relations
• Rigor, flexibility and adaptability
• English mandatory (oral and written), Arabic and / or French would be an asset

Resume

• Location : Dohuk, IRAQI KURDISTAN
• Duration: 12 months
• To be filled: december 2016
• Deadline for application: 19 december 2016

Prerequisites

• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the moment of departure
• Up-to-date vaccination card / fitness for travel

To be better acquainted with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, we invite you to follow two training sessions online, free and accessible to all, that also constitute a real advantage for your application:

WORC (The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent) is an e-learning course on the fundamental principles and operations of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Its 12 modules address subjects such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, its emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and national societies. It is intended for all: volunteers, employees, members or people wishing to get more information on the biggest humanitarian movement in the world.

Stay Safe is intended for every staff in a position to carry out international missions on behalf of the Federation or a National Society of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The course aims at developing a common culture of security management within the Movement in order to enable a better understanding of the main threats and risks for humanitarian actors in the field, and offers solutions to restrain their impact.

You will find these lessons on the IFRC Learning Platform open to all by clicking on the following link: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Candidates should apply via the FRC webside:

http://emploi.national.croix-rouge.fr/fe/tpl_croixrouge02.asp?newms=jj&id=72044&newlang=2