Country Logistics Manager

Acted

For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last mile of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and development mandate. Acted draws on a detailed knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.

Acted Haiti

Present in Haiti since 2004, Acted responds to emergencies and supports the recovery of populations in need, particularly in the areas of water, hygiene and sanitation, food security and reconstruction. In collaboration with civil society and institutions, Acted also develops and implements programs focused on socio-economic development and adaptation to climate change. Acted currently works in 5 departments in Haiti, namely Grand'Anse, the South, the South-East, the West, and the Center, and soon in Nippes.

Regarding Acted's major achievements in 2020-2021:

• • 5,562 people received monetary assistance to meet their priority needs
• • 12 health centers rehabilitated and supported to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
• • 35 water networks and infrastructure rehabilitated to improve access to water, hygiene and sanitation
• • 1,125 people rehoused through the reconstruction of their homes
• • 394,532 people made aware of preventive measures against Covid-19

Following the earthquake of August 14, 2021, which devastated the departments of Sud, Grande Anse and Nippes in Haiti, Acted is recruiting. Acted was one of the first humanitarian organizations to conduct rapid assessments to determine the extent of the damage and needs, and is already heavily mobilized to provide emergency aid to earthquake victims, in close collaboration with the Haitian authorities. Current activities include the delivery of drinking water, the distribution of hygiene kits and the conduct of sanitation and rehabilitation work on water networks, as well as the distribution of food, the payment of emergency financial aid, the distribution of basic necessities and, soon, the establishment of housing solutions for the most vulnerable people, in 12 municipalities in the 3 departments.

Main role and responsibilities

The Country Logistics Manager is a key member of the country management team. Under the authority of the Country Director/Representative, he/she is responsible for managing the procurement chain for the implementation of the program, as well as managing cross-functional logistics needs such as fleet, fuel, premises, goods and communications. He/she will have to ensure the compliance of all country Logistics operations with donor and Acted procedures, best practices and national regulations, with an emphasis on the principle of value for money. He/she will also have to lead, provide technical support and contribute to the skills development of the Country Logistics teams.

Main Responsibilities

Procurement chain management

• Purchasing: Ensure that all needs are met in accordance with the defined timetable, the required quality standards, and the appropriate purchasing scenario.
• Stocks and deliveries: in the country, ensure a suitable storage network and stock management criteria

Cross-functional logistics management

• Fleet and means of transport: Deploying efficient means of transport in the country
• Fuel: Managing fuel supply across the country
• Equipment: Deploy an effective plan for the allocation and maintenance of equipment in the country
• Premises: Ensure appropriate working and housing conditions for the team in each premises, at all times, through an effective overall approach to services and maintenance
• Communications and IT and Telephone Management: Developing an effective in-country IT plan based on Acted's global criteria

Compliance and transparency

Management

Qualifications and skills required

• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in logistics, supply chain management and/or security management and procedures;
• Ability to train, mobilize and manage international and national staff;
• Flexibility and ability to multitask under pressure;
• Ability to work in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Previous experience abroad is an asset.

Terms

• Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €2,900 and €3,100 net monthly (before income tax)
• Monthly living expenses allowance $300
• Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
• Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) covered by Acted
• Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
• Visa fees covered by Acted
• R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional $200 allowance)
• A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
• Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
• Psychological support (appointment with a professional)