Logistics coordinator

Medecins du Monde

For more than 40 years, M decins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space
• Healthcare systems and rights

Job description

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you define, plan and implement all supply and logistics activities, while ensuring budget compliance and respect of MdM s protocols and procedures. You lead and manage the logistics team.

More specifically, your main responsibilities are:

• Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities

• Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures

• Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities

• Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management

• Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed

• Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people

• Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas

• Define and monitor IT and communication resources

• Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected

• Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of the safety and security standards

• Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams
• Participate in meetings with authorities and other NGOs on logistics and security issues cluding compliance with donor regulations

• Higher education in Logistics Management/Purchasing (2-year post-secondary education)
• Minimum 5 years of professionnal experience (including at least one year in a logistical coordination position in a humanitarian setting or two years logistician experience)
• Experience in fleet management, safety/security, supply chain and stock
• Previous experience in importing medical equipment/drugs is a strong asset
• Experience working in a volatile security environment
• Strong technical skills in planning, implementing and leading the supply chain
• Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines
• Diplomacy, negotiation with suppliers and networking skills with logistical actors
• Capacity to analyse customs clearance procedures
• Knowledge of radio systems, satellite connections and GPS trackers
• Languages: English is mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an asset
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