Logistics Coordinator – Bangui – CAR (M/F) At French Red Cross

A major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross manages a network of more than 600 establishments and services in the health, medico-social and training sectors. It also heads 12 regional health and social training institutes.

Internationally, the CRF operates in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster Risk Management.

Just as in the professions it develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross internationally places all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan. This translates into an articulation of emergency, post-emergency, crisis exit and reconstruction activities aimed at the greatest efficiency. The objective is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to allow populations to regain their full autonomy.

Our association also aims to strengthen its presence and promote its priority commitments within the international Movement.

By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.

Working environment:

The French Red Cross (CRF) has been operational in the CAR since 2004. In partnership with the host national society, the Central African Red Cross (CRCA), the CRF operates mainly in the areas of:

• The provision of care : initial and continuing paramedical training, strengthening of health systems, fight against communicable diseases (HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, etc.) and non-communicable diseases (malnutrition), maternal, newborn and child health, community health, psychosocial support.
• Public health : access to drinking water and sanitation, hygiene promotion, waste management, food security, agricultural development and livestock breeding.
• Ad hoc crisis management , based on needs on the ground: emergency response to crises and recovery (population displacement, etc.).

The CRF’s strategy in the Central African Republic consists, in partnership with the Central African CR, in contributing to reducing the structural causes of the vulnerabilities of the populations of Bangui and Mambéré Kadei, and in responding to the specific needs linked to the crises through the development of integrated interventions meeting the essential needs of the populations, while ensuring technical assistance to the authorities in the field of the fight against HIV-AIDS and TB.

Job

Under the authority of the head of delegation, the logistics coordinator is responsible for:

• Define the purchasing and logistics strategy in line with the delegation’s guidelines and ensure its implementation
• Ensure coordination of CRf logistics action with other actors and the Red Cross movement
• Logistics Team Management
• Ensure the application of CRf logistics procedures
• Participate in security monitoring and ensure the implementation of rules relating to the security and safety of property, data and people

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• Ensures the coordination of the delegation’s logistics service
• Ensures the purchasing and supply of goods, services and works
• Ensures inventory management
• Ensures the organization of transport
• Ensures the management and maintenance of the motorized fleet
• Ensures equipment monitoring
• Information technology and telecommunications
• Ensures infrastructure management
• Safety and security
• Ensures capitalization and reporting
• Ensures monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
• Participates in the identification of SN needs and priorities
• Provide effective and dynamic leadership and management of your team

HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS

• Hierarchical link : Provided by the Head of Mission
• Operational link : Ensures management of the logistics department (supply, technical logistics and IT branches)

Collaborates internally with:

• Admin/Fin Coordinator,
• Program Coordinator,
• Health Coordinator,
• Internal auditors,
• Project managers,
• Logistician under delegation Berberati,
• Head of the Berberati sub-delegation.

Collaborates externally with:

• The logistics team of the national company and participating national companies
• The MSP
• Project implementation partners
• HULO and cluster partners

Join us

You want to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people!

You are looking for meaning and want to flourish within a committed company that upholds values.

You give importance to the principles and values ​​defended and carried by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity, Universality)

JOIN US!!!

Desired start date

January 2025

Practical information related to the position

Conditions of employment

• Status type : expatriate
• Type of contract : Fixed-term contract under French law/precarious employment bonus paid at the end of the contract
• End-of-year bonus : equivalent to a 13th month pro-rated to the time of presence
• Perdiem : daily perdiem which varies depending on the country
• Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Airfare 100% covered by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month leave
• Health coverage : CFE + MSH Mutual Insurance (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
• MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
• Other insurance : provident cover (death-disability)

Summary

• Location: Bangui – CAR
• Duration: 12 months (renewable)
• Available : January 2025

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline for the announcement and submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.

If we do not contact you further within 3 weeks, please assume that we are not giving your application a favourable response.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completing these courses is a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and the national societies. Stay Safe, for its part, aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the International Federation’s Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Qualifications and experience

Training in logistics (Bioforce type or bachelor’s degree in logistics) and experience in a similar position or minimum 4 years in a field logistician position.

SKILLS

Mandatory job requirements

• Capacity to organize and manage national and expatriate teams
• Great flexibility
• Cultural adaptability and listening skills
• Ability to cope with various pressures
• Good analytical and synthesis skills
• Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (operation, mandates, etc.)
• Knowledge of donor procedures (Global Fund, AFD, EU, etc.)
• Experienced in reporting
• Proficiency in purchasing procedures, stock management, vehicle fleet management
• Very good teamwork skills. Comfortable and flexible in human relations
• Rigor, flexibility and adaptability
• Patience
• Writing skills and experience in project writing and reporting

Skills valued

• Proficiency in the Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)

Skills related to the specific environment of the mission:

• Great ability to adapt to changing contexts: knowing how to find alternatives quickly and call on existing partners where appropriate.
• Have successful experience of at least 2 years in a similar position (with a high volume of activities) and in the implementation of Global Fund projects

LANGUAGES

• Excellent level of French required (spoken and written)

Prerequisites

• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of planned departure
• Up-to-date vaccination record
• Driving license required