Coordination Office, Addis Ababa
MÉDECINS DU MONDE -FRANCE
Médecins du Monde or Doctors of the World, is an international humanitarian organization which provides emergency and long-term medical care to the world's most vulnerable people. Médecins du Monde (MDM) is operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects. MDM–France invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position: Duty station:  Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Coordination Office Starting date:  Immediately /ASAP Employment Term: 12 Months with possibility of extension Basic Salary: 80870.00 Reported to: General Coordinator Job Summary Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, Logistic Coordinator is part of the senior management team and is the head of logistic support services, responsible for providing leadership to the logistic department in developing and implementing the logistic strategy of the mission and ensuring overall availability of goods and services to support programmatic interventions and ensures accountability, transparency, and compliance to internal and external regulations. Essential duties and responsibilities. Coordination Define and implement the logistics tools required to achieve the general objectivesDefine and implement the logistics processes and procedures Assist the field teams in scheduling all logistics activitiesProvide input on logistics matters to the coordination team Ensure that the monthly logistics reporting documents and forms are timely sent to HQResponsible for communicating proactively Ensure periodic and on-need base visits to the field offices and project areas. Procurement, supply chain & asset management Oversee the full scope of the supply chain management Identify and setup the most efficient supply chain for medical equipment and drugsClarify and manage drugs import processesLiaise with HQ purchasing department for international procurement by providing optimal upstream communicationConduct a market assessment Maintain and reinforce local supplier relationshipsEnsure systems to mitigate risks from corruption, fraud and mismanagementOversee the general fleet management processesMaintain a continuously updated equipment list for the mission Team management Responsible for maintaining adequate human resource for the logistics department Ensure recruitment, induction and capacity buildingResponsible for the functional management of specified logistics staff Ensures smooth and timely communicationResponsible to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, logistics systems, MdM and donor proceduresBrief and debrief staff on logistical and technical aspects of the mission Safety and Security Participate in development, review, implementation, dissemination and monitoring of MdM's safety and security measures in-countryImmediately report any safety/security incidents to the security focal pointParticipate in the identification and selection of premisesDefine and ensure the minimum security and safety standards for each premise (guesthouse, offices, warehouse, health facilities, etc.) Meetings, Representation and Reporting Represent MdM and network with other organizations and coordination forumsAttend national logistics and/or security related external meetingsConsolidate logistics reporting (assets, fleet, premises etc.) and prepare monthly logistics report Support to Program Activities Perform the role of technical advisor at country levelResponsible for the appropriate selection, installation, use and maintenance of equipment across the following technical disciplines: Information Technology, Communications, Mechanics, Energy & Electricity, Cold Chain etc.Manage and supervise the rehabilitation of the health facilities (including waste management and infrastructure) according to program needsTake part in any project needs assessment as requiredDevelop and maintain good network of contacts to facilitate emergency responses (customs, suppliers, other NGOs, etc.) and provide logistics support to any emergency responses as needed