Coordinator, Logistics

• The Coordinator Logistics is leading and is responsible for the overall country Logistics and Supply Chain department performance, with a primary focus on timely planning, acquisition, safe storage and delivery of project supplies, equipment and services in support to International Medical Corps operations; working in close coordination with Country Management and program teams, and in compliance with International Medical Corps, host country and donors' procedures, rules and regulations.

• The Coordinator Logistics is leading and is responsible for the overall country Logistics and Supply Chain department performance, with a primary focus on timely planning, acquisition, safe storage and delivery of project supplies, equipment and services in support to International Medical Corps operations; working in close coordination with Country Management and program teams, and in compliance with International Medical Corps, host country and donors' procedures, rules and regulations.

The Coordinator Logistics provides technical support to country logistics team. S/He keeps close contact with the Regional Logistics team (and global team when required) for guidance, technical support and reporting. S/He is accountable for the quality of the logistics monthly and quarterly reporting process and is in charge of the analysis of country logistics data to identify opportunities for enhancement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the logistics and supply chain department.

The Coordinator Logistics is managed by the Country Director (or Deputy Country Director or other Management staff member as per country structure) and have a dotted line to the Coordinator, Regional Logistics.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manages the country logistics and procurement activities including emergency response, where applicable. Provides technical oversight, input, direction and supervision to Logistics and Supply Chain staff to ensure effective and timely support to projects implementation.
• Responsible for management of Procurement, warehousing, stock, transport, fleet, assets, GIK reporting, etc. in line with applicable policies, procedures, SOPs and guidelines.
• Responsible for initial Logistics and Supply Chain assessment and continuous reassessing of the operational context including infrastructure, access routes for the country mission. Ensures optimal resource planning based on assessment.
• Liaise closely with the Security focal point on risks affecting logistics and supply chain and related mitigation measures. Ensure the application of, and compliance with, security protocols and policies in line with assigned tasks.
• Actively engages in projects planning, design, and budgeting to ensure that required logistics human and material resources and systems are accounted for and are suitable to support planned operations and expected workload.
• Develops and implements logistics strategies in line with country program/operation strategy and preparedness plan.
• Supports smooth implementation of IMC programs and operations, through participation in planning of procurement and commodities dispatches to distribution, as well as effective coordination of other supply chain and logistics activities at the country level.
• Enhances business coordination among the logistics, program and finance departments to develop consensus around priorities and joined problem solving to improve the delivery of assistance to beneficiaries.
• Identifies and anticipates supply chain risks impacting program activities. Develops and implements related risk mitigation/reduction…