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A LOGISTICS EXPERT


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General information

Organisation

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2022, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 28 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org   

Reference

2024-2001  

Position description

Job Family

Logistic

Function

Deputy Head of Logistics Department - Deputy Head of Logistics Department

Job title (publication)

A LOGISTICS EXPERT

Contract duration (months)

2

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Your work environment

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, millions of Ukrainian remain internally displaced in their country, while the ongoing hostilities continue to fuel a wide range of humanitarian needs and 14.5 million Ukrainian are considered as in need of assistance by the United Nations.

ACF has deployed a comprehensive multi-sectorial strategy through direct implementation and partnership, from humanitarian response to recovery. Core activities include Food Security & Livelihoods (distribution of food vouchers, cash assistance and support to small businesses), Mental Health & Care Practices (psychosocial support, psychoeducation, distress stabilization),  WASH (rehabilitation of water networks, Collective Centers and medico-social institutions) as well as Health & Nutrition (support to Primary Health Care Centres and Mobile Health Units). 

ACF currently intervenes in the East of Ukraine (Dnipro, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Zapporizhzhia Oblasts), from a coordination base in Kyiv and two operational bases in Dnipro and Kharkiv.

We are looking for a Logistics Expert based in Dnipro.

 

Your position and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Logistics Department, your mission will be to support the nationalisation (technical and managerial) of the Logistics Manager position, in Dnipro and Kharkiv.

More specifically, your role will be to :

  • Ensure Technical support, by ensuring that the national Logistics Manager has the necessary technical expertise in line with his·her position and supporting him·her in the areas of weakness identified
  • Ensure Managerial support by supporting the national Logistics Manager in his·her new role in terms of logistics team management, coordination with other departments and external players (other NGOs, clusters, local partners, etc.).
  • Submit the Action plan  to the Head of Logistics Department for the objectives to be achieved over the next 6 months

 

Your profile

You have already held positions as Deputy Head of Logistics Department or Head of Logistics Department in international NGOs.

You have significant professional experience in management, capacity building and training.

You are pedagogue and responsive.

You are fluent in both spoken and written English.

Your employment conditions

  • Fixed term contract under French legislation: 2 months
  • Monthly gross salary from 2130 to 2475€ upon experience,  including 13th month
  • Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
  • Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
  • Monthly per diem and living allowance: 838€ net, field paid
  • Monthly country allowance: 450€  
  • Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for a maximum of 380€ per person per year in severe cold contexts
  • Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
  • Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
  • Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
  • Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
  • Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period
  • Accompaniment and trainings:
    • Follow-up and support for career development
    • Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

  • Field trips : Kharkiv

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Why join us ?

Position location

Job location

Europe, Ukraine, Dnipro

Candidate criteria

Languages

Anglais (3- Niveau avancé)

Conditions

Expected start date

25/11/2024

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