Jan 4, 2024

Logistic & Security Coordinator - M/W (Iraq)

Hiring Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir 
Job location: Iraq
Closing date10 Jan 2024

ABOUT LA CHAÎNE DE L’ESPOIR
La Chaîne de l’Espoir is an international NGO founded in 1994. Its mission is to strengthen healthcare systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development.

We work in 27 countries with a global approach, focusing on children, mothers and disadvantaged communities:Prevention and screening from an early age, particularly through school health programs.
Care and surgery to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
Training and transfer of skills to local teams thanks to our international network of experts in all areas of surgery.
Construction and equipment of hospital facilities adapted to local needs.

CONTEXT
La Chaîne de l’Espoir started working in Iraq in 2005 implementing cardiac paediatric surgery through surgical mission, treatment of children in France, capacity building and equipment donations.

La Chaîne de l'Espoir implements projects in Sinjar, Mosul and Nasiriya :Sinjar: Construction of the Sinjar French Medical Center (SFMC) in order to provide health care to men, women and children. This Medical Center will be equipped with a mother-child unit and will be able to provide outpatient consultations.
Mosul: Support and technical expertise for the reopening of the Mosul Research and Care Center (MRCC)
Nasiriya: Support and monitoring in the Nassiriya Heart Center (NHC) to provide better patient care.

POSITION AND MISSION
As a Logistics and Security Coordinator, you will be responsible for the implementation of the global strategy of the procurement, logistics and security tasks of the mission. You will develop, implement, and monitor appropriate measures according to La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s protocols, standards and procedures in order to participate in risk reduction strategy in the country. You will also be committed to the management of the the logistic staff.

More specifically you will be in charge of:Facility management
Procurement
Stock management
Equipment management
Fleet management
Freight and transportation
Security and safety management
Team management
Internal control


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
A certificate or degree in logistics, procurement, supply chain management, operations management, business administration, management or equivalent field is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE
4-6 years of work experience with an international NGO in Iraq or abroad in a similar logistics/procurement and security position is preferred
A solid experience in operations and security management at field level (at least two years) is desirable
Knowledge about Iraq context, particularly the context of Ninawa and Sinjar is desirable

LANGUAGES
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Knowledge of Arabic and/or Kurdish is desirable
French is an asset

PERSONAL QUALITIES
Adherence to humanitarian principle and La Chaîne de l'Espoir's code of ethics
Excellent organizational and communication skills with exceptional attention to details
Strong time management skills
Knowledge of the various local contacts
Knowledge of communication with local authorities in KRI and Federal Iraq
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Patience, flexibility and capacity of adaptation
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Package
Good interpersonal skills.

CONDITIONS
12 months full time contract renewable, as an expatriate
Position based in Erbil with missions in all Iraq
Starting date: January 2024
Monthly gross salary from 2300€ upon experience
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 720 euros net
R&R: 5 days R&R at 3 and 9 months of contract
Travel: round trip ticket flight beginning/end of contract + paid leaves at 6 months of contract
Housing: individual with 100% of employer contribution
Medical coverage with 50% of employer contribution
Medical evacuation and repatriation insurance paid by the employer
Death and disability insurance paid by the employer.