Logistician, Upper Nile State, South Sudan

Upper Nile State, South Sudan - The Logistician, Upper Nile State is responsible to oversee and manage logistics, staff security, and to design and implement systems for procurement, importation, and transport of emergency relief commodities. When appropriate, this position will provide support for the field operations of food distribution and emergency relief by Samaritan’s Purse (SP) in South Sudan. In addition the logistician may serve as an accountant for the assigned project.

This position is pending grant approval.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement and maintain an effective system of procurement, transportation, and storage of all project and office relief and support materials and commodities. • Act as a focal point for logistical requests from the team, implementing and safeguarding Samaritan’s Purse field procurement system. • Develop and implement reliable and appropriate processes for orderly, effective and safe distribution of relief items in the field, helping to manage the distribution. • Provide support in the achievement of the objectives of the program. • Assist in maintenance and improving the project logistic systems, vehicles, radio/electrical and other equipment. • Manage and maintain the vehicle fleet, ensuring that all the vehicles are properly maintained and used within SP policy. • Ensure logistical success of project goals, including transportation and storage of communities to field locations, collation of waybills and waybill reporting. • Formally report on security and logistical status of projects and field sites to the Area Coordinator as well as the formal briefing of the project team. • Hire and manage national logistics and security staff, if necessary. • Manage strategic relationships with customs clearance, airport authorities, NGO and military logistical personnel, merchants and other significant individuals. • Maintain careful records of all compound inventoried items, noting their movement and status. • Assist in the procurement of needed supplies, including construction materials, base supplies, materials to support programs, and supplies needed for ministry. • Keep careful records of consumption, and submit supply orders to stock both food and other supplies for compound staff programs. • Keep records of all base storerooms, inventorying and distributing donations as they become available. • Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers. • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public. • Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred. • Previous experience working with Food Assistance and/or Agricultural programs and/or community-based programming in Africa. • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. • Ability to cope with stress and live in basic conditions; flexibility and patience. • Strong verbal and written communication in English. Any level of Arabic beneficial. • Ability to network and build relationships with government, civil society, and community partners. • Strong Christian faith and spiritual maturity. • Experience with and have a working knowledge of Access or other relational data base systems beneficial.

12 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied assignment.

Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

How to apply:

In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/, click on "International Positions," click on "Logistician, Upper Nile State, South Sudan (1880)" and click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.