LOGISTICS COORDINATOR – KENYAN RESIDENT

Founded in 1980, Médecins du Monde (MdM) is a medical organization that fights tirelessly to defend a fair and universal health system. In France and abroad, Médecins du Monde carries out 59 programmes in some thirty countries, through our advocacy and field work. We are committed to caring for the most vulnerable populations, bearing witness to barriers to access to healthcare, denouncing infringements of dignity and human rights and achieving sustainable improvements in health policies for all.

Médecins du Monde is in the process of registering a new organization in Kenya “Médecins du Monde in Kenya”. The successive episodes of drought and floodings over the last few years drastically undermined living conditions and access to healthcare, particularly for the most vulnerable population groups facing the direct repercussions of global warming. This, along with the deterioration of the regional context in the Horn of Africa, are the reasons behind MdM’s return to Kenya.

MdM’s strategy is to strengthen the resilience of local actors, by:

· Supporting the health authorities to strengthen access to Primary Health Care and Sexual and reproductive health

· Partnering with local NGOs, for engaging the community on activities related to health (with a focus on Gender Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support …)

· Mobilizing local actors on the elaboration of an emergency preparedness plan for the county

For our program in KENYA,

Médecins Du Monde is looking for A LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

By taking this role, you will have the opportunity to join a fully new team and participate in creating and designing the policies and processes of a new organization.

Main responsibilities of the position

The aim of the position is to secure sound logistical performance and coordination at mission level in order to provide programs with optimum support.

The Logistics Coordinator will have to:

• Contributes to the definition, adaptation and implementation of the logistics strategy and framework, as well as policies and procedures, while respecting the local context, local legislation and MdM policies and values
• Produces high quality and timely logistics contributions to “proposals” and reports for funding bodies ensuring that logistical needs and constraints are taken into account in the preparation of projects and advising other departments on their logistics requirements
• Plan, centralize, coordinate and supervise the logistics management of activities in line with MdM timescales, policies and procedures paying particular attention to procurement and supply chain management
• Collaborate with headquarters in the management of international transport and supervises national transport
• Participate in the development, review, implementation, diffusion and monitoring of MdM’s safety and security measures in-country
• Promote and ensure logistics cooperation and coordination with operational partners
• Provide technical support to operational staff on logistics management
• Prevent and manage fraud and corruption
• Monitor logistics risks and issues alerts when necessary
• Recruit, train and manage the logistics team

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Education: Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management
• Professional experience: working experience of at least 3 years in relevant and similar jobs
• Previous field experience with a humanitarian organization
• Previous experience in senior management position
• Competencies:
• Technical:
• Experience in developing and implementing Logistics policies and procedures, particularly in procurement and supply chain management
• Experience in security and safety management
• Experience in working with operational partners
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles and ethics
• Ability to analyze and handle complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders
• Soft/Personal:
• Capable to strategize and provide strong leadership to the team, work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to work in an international structure with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Sound teamwork and management experience
• Languages: English and Swahili
• Computer skills:
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, including Excel

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract governed by Kenyan Law. Until the organization is registered, the contract will be carried by an HR agency.
• Duration (if fixed-term contract): until the end of the year, renewable
• Full time work
• Location: Nairobi, with travels to Marsabit (perdiem and accommodation provided by MdM)
• Salary and benefits:
• Coordinator level, based on the organization salary scale and depending on the candidate’s experience
• Housing Allowance of 15% of the basic salary
• WIBA/GPA and GLA
• Other benefits: current work, will be settled and discussed at interview stage

The interested candidates should submit their applications titled “Logistics Coordinator application” before the 25TH of August at 4.00 PM with the updated CV, cover letter, including your references details to Médecins Du Monde, HR department via:

• E-mail recruitment.kenya@medecinsdumonde.net

The contact of your references must be stated in the application to be valid.

If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MdM does not reimburse transportation and food costs for any test or interview.

MdM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should request any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.