Work environment:
Following the earthquake of September 8, 2023, the Moroccan Red Crescent (CRM) with the support of the CR/CR movement including the French Red Cross (CRF) provided assistance to those affected in close coordination with local authorities.
Three years after this disaster, the French Red Cross (CRF) continues to support the CRM (Regional Medical Center) with a multidisciplinary approach aimed at strengthening the CRM’s capacities in the medium and long term. This support takes the form of structural strengthening projects (HR and logistics management, financial empowerment, governance, etc.) for the CRM, as well as exchanges of technical expertise in the fields of first aid, training institutes, and mental health.
General mission of the DMI:
Under the authority of the Head of Delegation, the Logistics Manager contributes to the sustainable development of the Moroccan Red Crescent’s (CRM) logistics department’s capacities, in accordance with the strategy of the French Red Cross delegation in Morocco. In this capacity, they support skills development, the improvement of logistics systems, tools, and processes, as well as the gradual transfer of responsibilities to foster greater autonomy within the CRM’s logistics function.
He/she also ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring of purchasing, supply and logistics activities related to the operations of the French Red Cross, in compliance with current procedures, donor requirements and partnership agreements, in close coordination with the CRM and other actors of the Movement.
MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
- Contributes to strengthening CRM skills with Movement partners
- Planning and coordination of logistics activities
- Purchasing and supplying goods, services and works
- Inventory management
- Transport organization
- Updates the transport policy in collaboration with the CRM and, if necessary in the future, ensures the management and maintenance of the vehicle fleet
- Equipment tracking
- Information technology and telecommunications
- Safety and security
- Capitalisation et reporting
HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS
Hierarchical link : Reports to the Head of Delegation
Functional link : Head office logistics contact
Collaborates internally with:
- Head of delegation
- Admin/Finance/HR Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Thematic technical delegates (2)
- Head Office Logistics Coordinator
Collaborates externally with: Counterparts of the Moroccan Red Crescent and SNPs, external partners and suppliers.
Desired profile
Qualifications and experience
Training in logistics (such as Bioforce or a bachelor’s degree in logistics) and experience in a similar position, or a minimum of 3 years in a field logistics role.
SKILLS
Mandatory job requirements
- Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (operation, mandates, etc.) and of partnership with the host National Society.
- Experience in training/support/coaching (ideally with local partners and/or national companies)
- Proficiency in purchasing procedures, inventory management, and fleet vehicle management
- Excellent teamwork skills. Comfortable and adaptable in interpersonal relationships, with strong organizational and national team management abilities.
- Knowledge of landlord procedures
- Strong writing skills and experience in project writing, skilled in report presentation, good synthesis and analytical abilities
- Great flexibility, patience
- Ability to adapt to different cultures and listen
- Ability to cope with various pressures
- Rigour, flexibility and adaptability
- Category B driving licence required
Desired skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), networking skills (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
Skills related to the specific environment of the mission:
- Experience in collaboration with local and international partners
LANGUAGES
- Excellent level of French required (spoken and written),
- English required (spoken and written),
- Arabic is a plus.
Employment conditions
- Status type : expatriate
- Contract type : Fixed-term contract under French law/end-of-contract bonus paid
- End-of-year bonus : equivalent to a 13th month’s salary, prorated to time worked.
- Per diem : daily per diem that varies depending on the country
- Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave per year and 21 days of compensatory time off – Airfare fully covered by the French Red Cross for travel between home and mission for 6-month leave periods
- Health coverage : CFE + MSH Mutual Insurance (100% coverage) – 75% covered by the CRf
- MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
- Other types of insurance : life insurance (death and disability)
Résumé
- Location: Rabat – with regular field missions (Marrakech, Taroudant, Chichaoua and other areas as needed)
- Duration: 6 months (renewable)
- Available : January 2027
The French Red Cross reserves the right to close recruitment before the application deadline. Thank you for your understanding.
If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please consider that we are not giving a favorable response to your application.
Applications from women are encouraged.
Online training courses:
To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to complete two free online courses, accessible to everyone. Completing these courses will strengthen your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this course covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC, and National Societies. Stay Safe, on the other hand, aims to develop a shared culture of security management within the Movement. You can find these courses on the International Federation’s Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx
How to apply
https://www.croix-rouge.fr/jobs/form?jobId=Q9DFK026203F3VBQBLOV4QWUD-56124&langCode=fr_FR