Overview

NRC TANZANIA is looking for a Logistics Coordinator base in Kibondo.

The purpose of the Logistics Coordinator is to ensure that supply chain systems and logistics set up is according to NRC standards, and to support programme/project implementation.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at the area level and or country level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements;
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis;
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents;
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings;
• Management of logistics team;
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency, and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management);
• Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods;
• Recruit and train logistics staff and line manage staff with logistical responsibilities;
  Identification of logistics needs and establishment of logistics structures, functions, and systems in new field locations if/when required;
• Identification and obtaining of all resources (including personnel) required to ensure smooth functioning of field logistics operations;
• Align, implement and maintain NRC Logistics systems, policies, and procedures and ensure that the logistics policies and procedures are consistent with local government laws and good practice;
• Implement the performance management system for the logistics team;
• Coordinate with relevant partners, suppliers, authorities, RO Logistics, Partners and donor Logistics, etc.;
• Ensure that reports are prepared and submitted as required by NRC and donors regulations on time;
• Ensure that country set up comply with Logistical Handbook, NRC policies and donor requirements, including the main office in Kibondo and other field offices
• Initiate and or maintain necessary leases, licenses, and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers.
• Conduct regular market surveys and produce a useable price list to be used by the user departments in preparing requests,
• Spearhead annual, biannual or triannual prequalification of supplies and service providers;
• Liaise with Security Officer to conduct an evaluation of Hotels in the Area for use for accommodation and conferencing.
• Conduct induction of all prequalified service providers and other externals working with NRC in logistics delivery on NRC methods and guidelines.
• Attend global and regional Logistics Seminars and impart lessons learned to the Area Logistics Team
• Ensure the Area has an Area Procurement Plan prepared from user departments procurement plans.
• Ensure that the Warehouse, Fleet, Procurement and Assets data are up to date and reflected in the Project Deliver ready for submission to RO by the 15th of every month

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Logistics and procurement 
• Minimum 4 years of experience from working as a Logistics Coordinator in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Previous 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 and Kiswahili, both written and verbal 
• Experience with capacity building of staff and training

Personal qualities

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust

We can offer

Duty station: Kibondo
The contract period is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kibondo