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The purpose of the Logistic Manager is to be responsible that the logistic set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation and for providing overall management of logistical and administrational matters within NRC Country Programme.
This role will be focused on the following:

Ensure that country set up comply with Logistical Handbook, NRC policies, and donor requirements
Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures
Training and support of line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities
Management of the logistics team
Ensure anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in procedures and trainings
Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices
Ensure that transport, vehicle and asset management, procurement and other logistical processes take place in compliance with Logistical Handbook and donor requirements
Personnel management of the logistics team at country office and guidance to the Area Offices
Training and development of logistics teams in all offices

The more Specific responsibilities will include :

Ensure the timely delivery of logistics support services to all NRC Country projects
Assist in logistics budget preparation and follow up and manage allocated budget lines
Ensure proper accounting, reporting and internal control systems and maintenance of records
Lead logistics management and developing structures and staffing levels to ensure that at all time requirements are met in all offices
Responsible for agreements with suppliers and identify areas of improvement including pre-qualified suppliers
Ensure procurements are within defined procurement lead times
Supervision and build capacity of the logistics team in the country
Setup key performance measures for all aspects of logistics activities and regularly review them against actual performance

Directly assisting and contributing to program and project design, including budget development
Generic professional competencies:

Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Knowledge of the country context in Tanzania and the wider East Africa region
Planning skills, able to set priorities, prepare manageable work plans and to evaluate progress
Ability to plan for different sets of scenarios
Understanding of project management approaches
Able to take initiative and work with limited supervision according to agreed priorities
Active Team member and Team builder, able to increase efficiency through an open and cooperative liaison with relevant colleagues throughout NRC and partner Organizations
Good communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue
Computer skills on windows based computer software, and modern accounting systems – database knowledge, wireless networking background knowledge

For more information, here is the Detailed job description
Additional Details:
Duty Station: Kibondo, Tanzania.
Type of Contract: 12 months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position
Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale
Travel: 30%
This position is open to Tanzanian Nationals only!