LOGISTIC ASSISTANT At Still I Rise

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT – YEMEN

• Department: Operations
• Area: Yemen Program
• Location: Aden, Yemen
• Supervisor: Yemen Program Manager and Supply Chain Manager
• Contract: Fixed term (with possibility of extension)
• Status: Full-Time
• Compensation: USD 500 – 600 Monthly Net based on experience
• Contract Terms & Salary compensations will be determined in accordance with the candidate’s rank and previous experience.

Job description

Still I Rise, an international NGO, works towards development and the realization of humanitarian projects aiming at providing education and support to refugee children and vulnerable youth, is looking for a Logistics Assistant to join the Team in Aden, Yemen where Still I Rise works towards opening its new Academy**. The selected profile will be responsible for logistics, supply chain and procurement processes at our educational center. The Logistic Assistant will be a proactive and energetic person with strong organizational abilities.**

Key Responsibilities:

Set Up Support

• Support the search for a suitable building location for the Emergency and Rehabilitation School, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• the Yemen Program Manager in managing and supervising the renovation works in the center
• Implement the procurement processes for all the needed furniture and items in the center
• Identify and analyze potential transportation routes to and from the School for the students,
• Support the Yemen Program Manager in interacting with local stakeholders on behalf of Still I Rise to ensure our program is well received in the hosting community

Operational Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement processes
• Keep track of supplies and purchases and keep an up-to-date inventory
• Keep the office tidy and stocked, supporting teachers when supplies are needed
• Arrange distribution of backpacks/stationary etc for students
• Organize and run NFI distributions
• Manage and supervise meal distribution, canteen service and organize special events
• Run staff onboarding and training regarding the facility and the safety measures, supervising the performance of Auxiliary colleagues
• Pay suppliers, utilities and expenses following the authorization process
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of the School building
• Negotiate and engage contractors

Security Management

• Support the Program Manager promoting and implementing the health and security guidelines, in order to ensure health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices
• Coordinate with the relevant security clusters
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for students (i.e. implementing hygiene rules)

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Experience in logistics, supply chain and procurement
• Experience in accounting and financial management
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive, accounting software and Slack
• Fluent knowledge of the English and Arabic language written and oral
• Minimum age of 23 years
• Completion of CRB/background check
• Passion, drive and dedication to Still I Rise mission, vision, and values
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging and changing environment
• Determined team player

Desired Skills & additional requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Experience working in a non-profit
• University career in logistics and supply chain, economics, engineering, international cooperation