Summary
Date Posted: 19th April 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Currency: RWF , Value: 400000 , Minimum: 280000 , Maximum: 1200000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
DELEGATION RWANDA
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization has been permanently present in Rwanda since 1990. Having its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is given its mandate by the Geneva Conventions to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position based in Kigali under an initial contract of one-year renewable.
Exciting Employment Opportunity with the ICRC in Rwanda
Position: Country Logistics Manager, Rwanda
Duty Station: ICRC in Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Head of Delegation
Purpose:
The Country Logistics Manager coordinates and is responsible for all logistics activities within a country. S/he ensures that logistics systems are in place and operational and provides and operational support in accordance with ICRC logistics standards. S/he ensures appropriate planning and effective use of resources in the country and serves as the main link between logistics staff in Nairobi regional delegation and the headquarters and logistics teams in the field..

Generic Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
• Sets priorities, objectives, strategies and delegation guidelines for logistics and in line with the delegation’s overall strategy and priorities;
• Coordinates activities with logistics staff in Geneva and with regional logisticians and ensures that their recommendations are implemented;
• Is responsible for maintaining an efficient supply chain within the country and adapting infrastructure and assets to meet needs;
• Responsible for implementing procedures in compliance with financial and logistical procedures;
• Maintains and ensures proper use of general and specialized logistics IT tools, including monitoring the integrity of transaction data;
• Updates maintains and shares operational concepts, statistical reporting, queries and inventories;
• Ensures that partnerships involving logistics activities comply with the ICRC’s framework;
• Where applicable, ensures collaborative demand planning is in place as per the standard operating procedures and that information is shared with the delegation and relevant stakeholders;
• Plans and oversees procurement activities and quality management;
• Sets up, operates and manages warehouse and stock inventory;
• Supervises the vehicle fleet manager and is in charge of the transport and distribution activities;
• Follows up on the supply pipeline with the delegation, the Logistics Support Centre and/or headquarters, including for import-export activities;
• Oversees all capacity-building and HR-related matters for logistics;
• Is responsible for managing finances for the cost centre(s) under their responsibility.
Scope and Impact:
The Country Logistics Manager oversees a team of:
• 14 staff members of the Fleet division
• 1 Purchaser
• 1 Statistician
• Supervises the fleet and workshop management responsible for equipping the ICRC operations in the East, Central and South African region.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Key qualifications and experience:
• University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance/Accounting or Hospitality management.
• Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement (CIPS), Humanitarian Logistics (CILT) an asset.
• Certification in Fleet or Workshop Management (Toyota) an asset.
• Fluent command of English and French.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office package.
• 6 years confirmed practical experience in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, fleet, workshop or warehousing.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a team management capacity.
• Experience in an international working environment, abroad or with an international organization/development agency an asset.
• This position gives the candidate the opportunity to work in a recognized international humanitarian organization with a favorable working environment, good conditions and a lot of potential for personal and professional growth. Plus, the opportunities to learn and work with high-level staff at both local and regional level.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: 2 years

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Job application procedure
APPLICATION GUIDELINES: To apply please send your CV with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “Country Logistics Manager” to jobsrwanda@qsourcing.com ; JOBSRWANDA@QSOURCING.COM  The application closing date is Thursday 25th April 2019, 5:00 pm. Please take note that any applications received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered.

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