Logistician

Around the world people are fighting for their right to a decent livelihood. Oxfam Novib supports them in this. We support projects, strengthen local organisations and campaign for just policies. We do so locally and internationally because poverty and injustice are global problems and are related to unjust economic and political relationships. That is why we work together with Oxfam International. As part of its newly established Rapid Deployment Team, the Humanitarian Unit of Oxfam Novib is looking for a Logistician who, together with us and many others, want to work towards creating a just world without poverty. We are looking for a Logistician experienced in humanitarian response & preparedness work Job Profile Oxfam Novib works with other Oxfams and with local partner organisations to be better prepared for emergency situations and to provide an appropriate response to those situations where needed. To support Oxfam Novib country staff and partners to realise our humanitarian ambitions and duties Oxfam Novib is establishing a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), whose members will be deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is working, based on need for support in their area of expertise. Apart from enhancing Oxfam's preparedness and response work, the RDT will contribute to organisation-wide capacity and profile development. As a Logistician you will be one of the RDT members. The RDT reports to the Manager of the Humanitarian Unit at Oxfam Novib's head office in The Hague, but during assignments in the field to the country based line manager. You will work abroad most of the year and have to be willing to travel and/or move on short (48 hours) notice as required. This is an unaccompanied position. Key Responsibilities The post holder will undertake a series of assignments for which specific Terms of Reference will be negotiated and agreed with relevant parties, prior to deployment and or revised in the early stages of the deployment. This will include: Response delivery Support Oxfam Novib staff and partners in response planning and implementation, assessing logistical challenges and contributing to solutions in the response planning process. Support and advice Oxfam Novib partners in planning and implementaion of logistics and procurement and ensure that the logistics & procurements procedures meet agreed standards related to cost-efficiency and speed. Monitor the implementation of logistics and procurement plans. Participate in relevant logistics working groups and task forces within Oxfam International and externally (UN, government, civil society). Enhancing capacity of Oxfam Novib and partners humanitarian capacities Contribute to the development and implementation of the Oxfam humanitarian preparedness strategies/contingency plans and in country humanitarian investment plans. Contribute to logistics and procurement capacity building of partners and Oxfam Novib offices. Policy development & learning Contribute to further development of Oxfam (Novib) humanitarian policies. Document experiences and draw lessons learnt. Participate in assessments, audits, monitoring & evaluation missions Other suitable tasks as assigned.

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Skills and Competence (Post) graduate degree in a relevant field (undergraduate degree plus relevant overseas esperience may substitute, but qualification will not substitute for experience). At least 5-10 years of practical experience in logistics & procurement in emergency response situations (relief & rehabilitation) in more than one country (preferably countries where Oxfam Novib works), with a mature understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working. Good analytical and planning skills and able to analyse programming risks. Proven numeracy and financial skills. Knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP, the People in Aid Code and the Red Cross Code of Conduct. Understanding of main programming issues in WASH and Emergency Food Security / Vulnerable Livelihoods. An good understanding of gender and diversity in humanitarian crisis contexts, and proven commitment to incorporating these concepts in your work. Experience in or strong affinity with working with and supporting local NGO partners Knowledge of and experience with logistics/procurment criteria of external backdonors. Ability to work in a variety of teams and to effectively support and empower Oxfam Novib field staff and partners in a wide variety of cultural contexts using methods such as mentoring, coaching, accompaniment, training and advice. Excellent communication and interpersonal and team working skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in English, as well as working knowledge of at least one other language (preferably French or Portuguese). Willingness to travel at short notice, often in difficult circumstances and availability to typically work between 6 weeks to 6 monts in complex situations and difficult locations. Knowledge and experience of working with disaster risk reduction, preparedness and development issues is an asset. Location Most time of the year, you will be deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is involved in humanitarian programming or preparations. Your residence (in between deployments) can be in any of the countries/cities where Oxfam Novib has an office and where an international airport is nearby (at the moment: The Hague, Nairobi, Islamabad, Niamey and OPTI. In the near future: Dakar, Hanoi. Salary We offer a maximum salary of € 3.941,- gross per month 36 hours/week. Other benefits are available and will be discussed during the recruitment process. Application Procedure Are you interested? Send your application before 28 July 2011 in writing including a motivation and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-076 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, addressed to Mrs. Stijn Sas, HR Consultant.