Employer: Norwegian People's Aid
Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 09 Dec 2018
In this position your main responsibilities will be:
Manage and supervise all NPA logistics activities, incl. procurement, warehousing, asset management, fleet management and material planning, and be responsible for the financial management of the dep
Ensure regular and rigorous supervision of all logistics units and hubs to ensure quality and follow up of NPA procedures and donor compliance
Implement and improve logistics management systems and develop local systems for internal control
Coordinate with all programmes and departments, and support as necessary their planning and analysis for improved cost efficiency and timely delivery of assets and services
Ensure that NPA part-take in relevant local and state level coordination and cluster mechanisms, and ensure appropriate liaison with national actors and agencies, on issues affecting NPA's logistical operations and staff safety
Be responsible for the continued development and implementation of safety and security systems (incl. policies, plans, procedures) for NPA South Sudan, especially ensuring staff adherence to these
Ensure adequate security training for staff in order to ensure awareness and promote inclusion, participation, and leadership on safety and security among the entire NPA team
Analyse the overall security situation, threats and trends, in the existing and potential areas of programming, including through conducting regular and ad hoc security assessment missions to field locations
Conduct regular visits to NPA sub-offices and project sites to support staff and ensure proper logistics and security procedures and conditions
Manage, supervise and secure adequate capacity building of staff in the Logistics and Security department (team of some 20 national staff)
What you bring to the team:
Relevant education
At least five years' relevant experience and demonstrated success managing logistics in structurally limited settings, for an international NGO or non-profit organisation
Experience working with safety and security in high risk settings, preferably with an understanding of the NGO perspective on safety and security
Knowledge of financial management, particularly budgeting and budgetary controls, and key donors funding conditions to ensure compliance
Excellent communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in English
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-national setting
Good computer skills
We consider it an advantage if you also have the following as part of your background:
Knowledge and understanding of the South Sudanese context
Norwegian or other Scandinavian language skills
Arabic and/or other South Sudanese language skills
Experience using Agresso and ERP-systems for logistical follow up
Knowledge and understanding of Norwegian/Scandinavian politics, aid-policies and donors
In return we offer:
An interesting, challenging work environment and a competitive salary package which includes country specific allowances. You will be covered by our comprehensive insurance scheme. We offer five weeks annual holiday plus one additional week off for expats. The programme also has an R&R rotation system. NPA provides three international flights home per contract year. We offer a one year contract with the possibility of renewal.
In general we emphasise the importance of strong health, cross-cultural communication skills, positive attitude, creativity and the ability to work under pressure and difficult conditions. One of NPA's overall objectives is to promote gender equality in our organisation, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Place of service: Juba, South Sudan. The position is not a family posting.
Starting date: March 2019
Closing date: 09 Dec 2018
In this position your main responsibilities will be:
Manage and supervise all NPA logistics activities, incl. procurement, warehousing, asset management, fleet management and material planning, and be responsible for the financial management of the dep
Ensure regular and rigorous supervision of all logistics units and hubs to ensure quality and follow up of NPA procedures and donor compliance
Implement and improve logistics management systems and develop local systems for internal control
Coordinate with all programmes and departments, and support as necessary their planning and analysis for improved cost efficiency and timely delivery of assets and services
Ensure that NPA part-take in relevant local and state level coordination and cluster mechanisms, and ensure appropriate liaison with national actors and agencies, on issues affecting NPA's logistical operations and staff safety
Be responsible for the continued development and implementation of safety and security systems (incl. policies, plans, procedures) for NPA South Sudan, especially ensuring staff adherence to these
Ensure adequate security training for staff in order to ensure awareness and promote inclusion, participation, and leadership on safety and security among the entire NPA team
Analyse the overall security situation, threats and trends, in the existing and potential areas of programming, including through conducting regular and ad hoc security assessment missions to field locations
Conduct regular visits to NPA sub-offices and project sites to support staff and ensure proper logistics and security procedures and conditions
Manage, supervise and secure adequate capacity building of staff in the Logistics and Security department (team of some 20 national staff)
What you bring to the team:
Relevant education
At least five years' relevant experience and demonstrated success managing logistics in structurally limited settings, for an international NGO or non-profit organisation
Experience working with safety and security in high risk settings, preferably with an understanding of the NGO perspective on safety and security
Knowledge of financial management, particularly budgeting and budgetary controls, and key donors funding conditions to ensure compliance
Excellent communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in English
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-national setting
Good computer skills
We consider it an advantage if you also have the following as part of your background:
Knowledge and understanding of the South Sudanese context
Norwegian or other Scandinavian language skills
Arabic and/or other South Sudanese language skills
Experience using Agresso and ERP-systems for logistical follow up
Knowledge and understanding of Norwegian/Scandinavian politics, aid-policies and donors
In return we offer:
An interesting, challenging work environment and a competitive salary package which includes country specific allowances. You will be covered by our comprehensive insurance scheme. We offer five weeks annual holiday plus one additional week off for expats. The programme also has an R&R rotation system. NPA provides three international flights home per contract year. We offer a one year contract with the possibility of renewal.
In general we emphasise the importance of strong health, cross-cultural communication skills, positive attitude, creativity and the ability to work under pressure and difficult conditions. One of NPA's overall objectives is to promote gender equality in our organisation, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Place of service: Juba, South Sudan. The position is not a family posting.
Starting date: March 2019