Haiti - Logistics Manager

Location: Split between Port au Prince and Leogane, Haiti Start Date: 1 January 2012 Duration: 9 months

We are seeking an experienced Logistician to oversee the logistics function of Tearfund’s post-earthquake recovery programme in Haiti. The programme is implementing a range of projects supported by institutional and private donors in the shelter, livelihoods, WASH, and DRR sectors

The Logistics Manager role is responsible for maintaining the logistics systems, and managing the logistics staff to ensure effective and timely procurement and supply of materials to the project sites, while coordinating with the field staff. Other responsibilities include ensuring compliance of logistics and field staff to Tearfund and donor logistics procedures through training, mentoring and monitoring; maintaining adequate stock control systems; ensuring value for money of procurement; and maintaining the procurement records for internal and external audit. The role also has oversight of the estate and associated service contracts and office equipment, and manages the vehicle fleet to ensure smooth operation of the programme. In addition, the role is responsible for maintaining 24 hours a day IT and communication systems.

Excellent leadership skills and team management experience are essential requirements, plus cross-cultural awareness and a genuine heart for the poor. The successful applicant will be educated to degree or equivalent level and have proven logistics experience in the humanitarian sector, with a focus on supply chain. Applicants must have excellent written and spoken English. Candidates with French language skills are encouraged

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process may include specific checks related to child protection issues.

Salary: £27,330 gross per annum (pro rata to the contract length) plus competitive benefits package

Closing Date: Please note that this advert will go down on the 16th December at the close of business and re-open again by 10:00am on the 20th December. This is due to essential work on the website over this time.

Due to the urgent nature of this position please apply as soon as possible.

How to apply:

Via http://www.tearfund.org/en/get_involved/jobs/international_vacancies/#Haiti - Logistics Manager