Logistics Coordinator Job Based In Nairobi Kenya.

Logistics Coordinator Job Based In Nairobi Kenya.
Action Centre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992.
At present, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate malnutrition, Medical programs and Water & Sanitation programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995) and Wajid (since 2003) and the Coordination office in Nairobi. Since November 2008, ACF is working exclusively in Remote Control.

We are currently looking for Logistics Coordinator (Based in Nairobi)

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising the implementation, and reporting of all logistics activities for the mission.

Based on mission program needs and with respect to ACF logistics / security policies and procedures, the Logistics Coordinator sets the objectives for the mission logistics department within the projected time frame and budget and works towards their implementation.

The Logistics Coordinator reports to the Country Director and is supported by the Logistics Advisor (in HQ).

Key Responsibilities include:
Coordination
* S/he works together with program coordinators, administration, Country Director, other members of mission coordination team and liaises with HO whenever necessary in order to develop the logistics strategy of the mission, anticipate logistics / operational needs, and provide adequate logistics support to the missions’ prograrn(s).
* In addition to this s/he is actively involved in developing and implementing effective Monitoring and Evaluation tools in the Mission owing to its atypical context of Remote Management of Operations.

Human Resources Management

* S/he ensures that the logistics department is staffed to adequately support mission’s project(s).
* S/he is responsible for Capacity Building and training of all Logistics Staff.
* S/he ensures standardization of Logistics in all bases via continuous monitoring and support training to all Logistics Staff.

Property & Equipment
* S/he oversees the rehabilitation / construction and management of ACF premises, including offices, warehouses, and guesthouses.
* S/he ensures that ACF property, including the fleet, means of communication, and other equipment are purchased, used, replaced, and disposed in accordance with ACF and donors’ policies and procedures.

Reporting
* S/he organizes and monitors the reporting within the country ensuring the preparation and submission of adequate and timely reports to the Country Director, headquarters, and donors regarding logistics activities in the mission, stocks, in-kind donations, transport, equipment and communications

Representation
* S/he represents Logistics internally in the mission and on behalf of ACF participates in relevant logistics related external meetings and represents ACF to NGOs, partners, donors, embassies, and other stakeholders

Who we are looking for:
* We are looking for qualified individuals with extensive experience as a Logistics professional in similar contexts/region in an organization of equivalent size and complexity.
* S/he will have extensive knowledge of standard Logistics procedures and practices with analytical skills to meet diverse problem solving challenges and conduct pre and post activity analysis.
* S/he will have proven experience of managing and developing staff capacity and will exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* S/he will be computer literate with proficiency in usage of word, excel and other data analysis tools.
* S/he will be fluent in both written and oral communication in English.
* Knowledge of Somali Language will be advantageous.

Note: This position is based in Nairobi and only applicants who are either residents of Kenya or holder of a valid work visa are eligible to apply

How to apply
To apply send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org , not later 13th September 2010.

Please mention clearly the Position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.