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Médecins Sans Frontières Application Manager Logistix Supply Software

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSF’s 19 sections, 23 associations and other offices together. Based in Geneva, MSF International provides coordination, information and support to the MSF Movement, as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested. MSF International also provides administrative support to the MSF Access Campaign.
With immediate effect MSF International has a vacancy in Amsterdam for an:

Application Manager Logistix Supply Software (50%)

Your main activities as an Application Manager Logistix Supply Software:
Position Background:
LogistiX is the supply administrative tool used by several MSF sections. LogistiX is a standalone database built using MS Access. It is used in a hundred missions all over the world. MSF International is looking for a Application Manager Logistix Supply Software for the further support, maintenance and development of LogistiX.
Place in the organisation:
This position is under the responsibility of the International Logistics Coordinator (ILC).
The Application Manager Logistix Supply Software will be in close contact and collaboration with the Supply Referents in the 5 operational centres of MSF and direct support from the Operational Centre Amsterdam Supply Referent. The position is located in the Amsterdam office of MSF.
Objectives of the position:
The general objective of this position is to support the LogistiX software to its end of life and transition to MSFs new ERP system Unifield.
The Application Manager Logistix Supply Software is supervising and leading the Technical Working group (iLogistiX TWG) with one representative of each MSF operational section.
The Application Manager Logistix Supply Software, together with the TWG, agrees on an annual plan with objectives and timeline, which is reviewed every year.
The Application Manager Logistix Supply Software is in charge to develop, maintain and update the software and tools aids.
Main Responsibilities:
Develop LogistiX software:
- Organisation, preparation, coordination of iLogistiX Technical Working group according yearly schedule
- Harmonization of the different request done by the operational section representatives
- Collection of requests for new enhancements and submission to the TWG for validation , on a quarterly basis and based on workload estimation (timing)
- Testing of LogistiX according to the test protocol in place
- Preparation of testing by iLogistiX TWG
- Distribution of LogistiX to the OC representative and associated materials.
Logistix to Unifield Migration:
- Direct support to help desks and forums related to Logistix to Unifield migration
- Support the migration of Logistic data to Unifield through the develop of:
Guidelines, Procedures, Tools
Support to OC representatives:
- Second line help desk for LogistiX representatives (with immediate correction of easy-to-correct bugs without need of consultation of iLogistiX WG consultation
- Maintenance of Mantis (submission of issues, bug, support, new enhancement)
- Communication of resolved issues via the online tracking system (Mantis)
- Preparation of annual data updates files for the OCs
Technical support to documentation and training material:
- Coordination and update of tools aid document writing and training material (self learning CD, user manual, glossary…)
- Update and maintain the configuration manuals
Training:
- Field visit according to the OC representatives needs (requests)
- Participate in the training strategy definition at International Level
Profile Requirements
Experience:
- Having at least 2 years of experience in software development
- Knowledge of MS Access, Visual Basic and MS Excel mandatory
- Knowledge of XML appreciated
- Knowledge in MSF Supply Chain Management appreciated
- Knowledge of LOGISTIX software appreciated
Particularities:
- Fluency in English necessary (French, Dutch or Spanish could be appreciated)
- Good human contacts, diplomacy, patient
- Well-organised and systemic, open to team work
We offer:
Contract: The position is a 50% position opened for 1 year with available contract renewal. Evaluation of the position is foreseen at the end of the trial period and after 1 year; TOR will then be revised if necessary.
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: A monthly salary between €2961 and a maximum salary of €4230 gross per month, based on a fulltime appointment (position is however 50%) and depending on relevant professional work experience.
Apply to the vacancy Application Manager Logistix Supply Software?
If you are interested in this position and believe that you fit the profile and meet the requirements, please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae to: IO-recruitment.gva@msf.org with indicating “Application Manager Logistix Supply Software” in the subject line.
Deadline for applications: 12th of October 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted