Objective of the Position:
Defining and implementing all supply and technical
logistics strategies and support to the mission, ensuring the pertinence and
coherence of logistics and supply programmes, adequacy of the means provided
and the compliance to MSF standard, protocols and procedures in order to enable
the development of the mission in perfect working conditions and optimise the
impact of the medical projects.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the other MSF team members:
- Participating actively in the definition and update of annual
project planning and budgets and the Emergency Preparation Plan, defining
strategies and providing advice to the HoM/EmCO in the translation of the
identified logistical / technical needs into objectives, priorities and
resources for the mission.
- Responsible for monitoring the implementation of
logistics/technical activities in the mission (construction and
rehabilitation, stock and supply of medical and non-medical material,
transport, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation
and infrastructures, etc.) compliant with MSF standards, protocols and
procedures, and reporting to the HoM/EmCO on the development of the
ongoing programmes and proposing reorientation strategies when needed.
- Responsible for the proper application of HR policies and
associated in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge
required for the activities he/she is accountable for.
- Responsible for ensuring technical reference and support for
all logistics/technical issues in the mission, providing coaching to
logistics staff and representing MSF in meetings with Authorities and
other NGOs for technical/logistics related issues.
- Responsible for ensuring installation and maintenance of
functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in an adequate living
condition as well as all the equipment required.
- Responsible for ensuring the proper use and maintenance of IT
and communication tools as well as the communication means in the Mission;
permanent communication between capital, projects, bases and HQ.
- Responsible for defining and monitoring the technical aspects
of the risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection,
identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the mission
security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan,
monitoring on a daily basis the security rules observation and reporting
to the Ho M any problem. The Logistics Coordinator will be the security
back up in the absence of the HoM/EmCO
- Together with Country Support Team (CST), defining, analyzing
and implementing all the Logistics (technical and tactical) strategies in
term of preparedness, assessment and Response based on the Emergency
response scenarios.
- Upon decision for intervention is taken and During
intervention, define technical and tactical support needed at field level
and collaborate with log/supply department and field team members to
outline necessary technical & tactical support.
- Conduct initial rapid assessment and Explo mission and produce
relevant reports identifying logistic needs in the OCB Yalta within the
country in collaboration with CST. During the Explo phase, assess roads
conditions, security, access, infrastructure, and facilities; recommend
suitable setups (compound, tents, semi temporary, etc) for the Response
Team
- The position holder may be asked to take up additional duties/
hold another position for purposes of Emergency Intervention.
- S/he will be taking up the position of Emergency Response
Coordinator in case there are simultaneously 2 emergency interventions or
1 Emergency intervention plus 1 Explo/visit
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
- Degree and specialization in Logistics and MSF Logistics
training
Experience:
- Essential: Essential working experience of at least two years
in a similar position/ other management positions and MSF/ INGO in
developing country(ies).
- Previous experience in emergencies is a must .
Knowledge:
- Essential: Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
Unifield software knowledge is an added
Skills/ Competences:
- Strategic; Strong Leadership Skills; Proven People Management;
Behavioural Flexibility; Commitment to MSF Principles; Result Oriented;
Culturally Sensitive; Team player; Planning and Organization.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with emphasis
on writing skills
Language:
- Proficiency in written and oral English & Kiswahili.
How To Apply
Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the
necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and KRA PIN
certificate). Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to ONLY
submit a motivation letter and an updated curriculum vitae as a single file (in
pdf-format), mentioning on the subject email line e – Logistics
Coordinator”, to:
The e – HR Coordinator
Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium (Kenya)
Email: msfocb-kenya-recruitment@brussels.msf.org
