Logistics and Fleet Manager At Mines Advisory Group

Logistics and Fleet Manager, South Sudan

Fixed Term for 18 months

The starting salary package for this position is £47,004 GBP / approx. $59,500 USD including all allowances

About MAG:

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

About the South Sudan programme:

South Sudan is one of the youngest, poorest and least developed countries world-wide. The 2013 outbreak of hostilities has led to thousands of people being killed or wounded, and hundreds of thousands of people being displaced by the violence. MAG has been successfully working in South Sudan since 2004, to clear landmines/unexploded ordnance and deliver mine risk education to at-risk populations in a constantly challenging environment.

About the role:

Reporting to the Country Director, the Logistics and Fleet Manager will ensure system design, implementation, adherence and continuous improvement within the Logistics and Fleet department in line with MAG policies, good practice and donor guidelines. MAG has a large vehicle fleet in South Sudan as well as many logistical and supply related challenges therefore the role will lead in developing, improving and maintaining appropriate controls and accountability, and ensuring best value for MAG across the programme. The Logistics and Fleet Manager will also have a key strategic and senior management role in the programme as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to the strategic development of the programme.

About you:

You do not need previous experience in mine action but you will need significant experience in overseas complex logistics, procurement and vehicle fleet management and repair, preferably on a larger scale for an international aid/humanitarian organisation. You will also need experience of working in a developing country and an understanding of the constraints this imposes. You must have experience of successfully designing, implementing, managing and monitoring procedures, systems and processes to ensure an efficient logistics and procurement function. You will need to be a dynamic, patient, motivated, flexible self-starter, able to hit the ground running. In addition, you must be able to prioritise a heavy workload to meet deadlines.

This is a varied role that will require proven experience of building and managing vehicle fleet systems, while also demonstrating value for money management of our fleet and programme assets. MAG takes the conduct of its staff very seriously, and therefore you will also be required to demonstrate impeccable conduct and respect for others, and the cultures in which we work – the management and capacity building of staff will be a key part to this role. Areas of operations are often remote with basic amenities, so applicants will need to be able to deal with living and working in challenging environments.

Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on the MAG website, using the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential