Emergency Logistics Manager Handicap International

Reporting to the Palestine s logistics manager, The Emergency Logistics Manager Gaza is responsible for leading and coordinating all logistics operations in support of HI s emergency response and ongoing humanitarian programming in the Gaza Strip. While the position is primarily based in Gaza, access constraints due to the volatile security and political environment may require periods of remote work from Amman. This operational duality must be anticipated and integrated into all areas of responsibility. The Emergency Logistics Manager ensures the continuity of critical logistics functions, the localization and strengthening of logistics capacity, and the implementation of context-specific contingency mechanisms. The role is central to maintaining HI s operational effectiveness and resilience in one of the most complex humanitarian environments globally.

Your mains responsibilities will be:

1. Team Management and Capacity Building

Supervise and support the Gaza-based logistics team (procurement, stock, fleet, IT, premises), ensuring clear structures and effective delegation.

Foster a team culture of accountability, professionalism, and adherence to HI s values and Code of Conduct.

Provide capacity building and coaching, including formal and on-the-job training adapted to both face-to-face and remote modalities.

Set performance objectives and ensure regular evaluations and feedback, maintaining operational leadership and cohesion regardless of location.

Anticipate challenges linked to remote management and implement mitigating measures to maintain team efficiency and morale.

2. Emergency Logistics Procedures and Implementation

Update, contextualize, and implement Gaza-specific emergency logistics procedures aligned with HI s global standards.

Lead the operationalization of contingency plans including stock pre-positioning, alternate supplier agreements, fuel planning, and storage options.

Collaborate with the Area Manager and HAS Manager to identify and set up emergency logistics infrastructure, including safe and accessible premises.

Monitor the humanitarian situation and adjust logistics planning accordingly to ensure uninterrupted support to affected populations.

Support the rollout of the ROOTS project and HI s strategic logistics transformation in the emergency context.

3. Supply Chain Management for Gaza

Design and oversee the Gaza supply chain strategy to ensure flexibility, responsiveness, and compliance in a constrained and shifting environment.

Manage the full procurement cycle including needs planning, tendering (local and international), contracting, delivery, and supplier performance monitoring.

Ensure proper coordination and information flow with HI procurement/logistics units in Jordan, Egypt, and HQ.

Liaise with Gaza-based suppliers, humanitarian actors, and authorities to secure procurement and transport pathways.

Ensure complete and compliant documentation for all procurement files, with proactive audits and corrective measures when needed.

Track humanitarian shipments in close coordination with the Logistics Cluster, the COGAT mechanism, and relevant stakeholders.

Maintain and utilize logistics dashboards and reporting tools (procurement trackers, fleet/fuel/stock reports).

4. Emergency Preparedness and Response

Lead logistics preparedness measures tailored to Gaza s high-risk and high-impact context.

Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for key logistics components (vendors, storage, transport).

Ensure the logistics team and systems are ready for rapid activation and scale-up, including during periods of remote management.

Actively engage in HI s emergency coordination and represent the logistics function in relevant clusters and task forces.

5. Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with HI logistics policies, internal control frameworks, and donor regulations.

Maintain up-to-date archiving and documentation systems for procurement, transport, and stock activities.

Provide monthly reporting and analysis to the Palestine Logistics Manager and contribute to overall mission planning and strategy.

Ensure accountability to affected populations through transparent and needs-responsive logistics support.