Logistician / Security Officer - Africa

Employer: CESVI
Location: Bunia, The Democratic Republic of Congo
Applications Close: 05 Jul 2014

 

Job Description

The collaboration will start in June 2014. 

The duty station will be Bunia with scheduled visits to Sud Irumu Territory.
The Logistician will respond to the Head of Mission and to the HQs Security Advisor.
The Logistician will work in collaboration with the rest of the expatriate and local staff present in
Eastern DRC.

Applicant Requirement: French

Tasks:
Logistics:

• Offices and field locations management: responsible for all compound constructions and provision of utilities, ensuring standard health and safety regulations
• Transport management: management of vehicle fleet, ensuring effective and efficient and safe transport planning.
• Assure that registration/insurance documents are up to date, log books completed and fuel consumption monitored
• Warehousing: management of project stocks in accordance with Cesvi standard warehouse management regulations
• Asset management: tracking and recording of all Cesvi assets in the project.
• Communications: manage and follow up all communications equipment, ensuring continuous means of communication with the capital

HR/Administration:

• Selection and management of local team and capacity building of Cesvi DRC Oriental Province national staff in logistics

Procurement - in collaboration with the Project Manager:

• S/he will implement all the local procurements complying with Cesvi procedures and the rules established by the different donors and the country regulations, paying special attention to taxation and labour laws.
• S/he will contribute to the efficient organization of the office and will correctly file both the necessary project documents and the evidence of the activities outside the project (specially contracts, expenses receipts and other useful documents, both in paper and computerized)
• S/he will prepare the project periodical and final documentation following the rules established by the donors and the requested HQ’s procedures

Database of Local Suppliers: 

• S/he will set up and maintain a database of local suppliers, detailing criteria of quality, price, service, ethics etc.
• S/he will follow up Procurement Procedures, conforming to procurement guidelines
• S/he will undertake quotations or launch Calls for Tender

Coordination:

• S/he will represent Cesvi with local authorities, NGOs and UN agencies if necessary
• S/he will attend coordination and cluster meetings as necessary

Security: 

• S/he will advise the staff on all safety and security aspects of and contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of Cesvi’s mission
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation of Cesvi Security Policy and provide to HQ Security Advisor with updated strategic analysis of political and/or military context, developments and possible impact on Cesvi operations and environment
• S/he will identify mitigating safety and security measures, suggest and advise on implementation
• S/he will work on maintaining or improving access for ongoing and new CESVI program
• S/he will identify shortcomings and conduct capacity building to improve national security staff
• S/he will revise Cesvi Security Plans for field bases and train all staff to ensure a thorough understanding, awareness and adherence to the plan
• S/he will liaise (communicate, exchange information, and co-operate) on security issues with relevant (predominantly local) external actors in the areas of current and potential Cesvi programme implementation.

Required Competencies

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Extensive experience in logistics and security
• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
• Willingness to work and live in remote areas under basic/harsh conditions
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
• Documented experience in international operations on security and operational planning
• Experience in liaising with community and government authorities as well as with regional, national and international institutions
• Experience in political, gender and cultural awareness, community – NGO relationships
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in French - written and spoken

Desirable Competencies

• Previous experience in Africa or in DRC, possibly in Emergency contexts
• Knowledge of European Union, ECHO and UNDP administrative and procurement procedures
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively

To apply
For more information, or to apply for the position, please visit the CESVI vacancy page