Job Title: Field Logistics Manager
Job Location: GOAL South Sudan
Length of Position: 1 year (with 6 month probation period)
Job Location: GOAL South Sudan
Length of Position: 1 year (with 6 month probation period)
Overall Objectives of the position:
To provide all necessary logistical support to enable field project activities to proceed with maximum efficiency while adhering to GOAL’s logistics procedures and to provide full support to Area Coordinator.
Reporting Lines:
The position holder will be reporting to Area Coordinator (AC); Logistics Coordinator (LC) will provide technical support
The position holder will be reporting to Area Coordinator (AC); Logistics Coordinator (LC) will provide technical support
Key Duties:
• Line management of the logistics team in your location
• Stock management
• Coordination of site procurement and supply chain
• Oversee management of fleet and generators
• Ensure that the site has the appropriate IT and communication systems support
• Oversee compound management in accordance with GOAL security protocols
• Deputise for the AC in the AC’s absence
• Ensure that GOAL logistics policies and procedures as outline in GOAL Logistics Manual are rigorously followed
• Train and build capacity of local logistics staff members in best practice, GOAL logistics procedures, systems and management
• Submission of periodical reports to LC and AC as outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual and internal Management reporting system.
• Liaison with local authorities as appropriate for the benefit of GOAL
• Liaison with GOAL logistics staff in other sites as appropriate
• Line management of the logistics team in your location
• Stock management
• Coordination of site procurement and supply chain
• Oversee management of fleet and generators
• Ensure that the site has the appropriate IT and communication systems support
• Oversee compound management in accordance with GOAL security protocols
• Deputise for the AC in the AC’s absence
• Ensure that GOAL logistics policies and procedures as outline in GOAL Logistics Manual are rigorously followed
• Train and build capacity of local logistics staff members in best practice, GOAL logistics procedures, systems and management
• Submission of periodical reports to LC and AC as outlined in the GOAL Logistics Manual and internal Management reporting system.
• Liaison with local authorities as appropriate for the benefit of GOAL
• Liaison with GOAL logistics staff in other sites as appropriate
Essential Requirements:
• At least 1 years’ experience in logistics, finance, administration or related field, preferably in a field environment
• Proven management ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions
• Understanding and acceptance of the varying standards required and the problems inherent within the context of work in a developing country
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook (particular emphasis on Excel)
• At least 1 years’ experience in logistics, finance, administration or related field, preferably in a field environment
• Proven management ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions
• Understanding and acceptance of the varying standards required and the problems inherent within the context of work in a developing country
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook (particular emphasis on Excel)
Desirable:
• Qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Understanding of budget development and monitoring
• Experience in logistics for the support of humanitarian and recovery contexts, as well as development programmes
• Ability to speak / write in Arabic
• Qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Understanding of budget development and monitoring
• Experience in logistics for the support of humanitarian and recovery contexts, as well as development programmes
• Ability to speak / write in Arabic
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.
