WHAT DO WE DO …
Desired start date: 01/04/2024
Duration of the mission: 5 months
Location : Port-au-Prince, Haiti
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams – 3,000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
THE MISSION
During 2023, Solidarités International strengthened its presence in the ZMPP with operational coordination in Port-au-Prince.
A project is being implemented thanks to the financial support of the Interministerial Committee for Food Aid (CIAA) within the Metropolitan Zone of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP) in order to contribute to strengthening food security in the difficult neighborhoods of Jalousie ( commune of Pétion-Ville) and this, despite the growing insecurity thanks to the use of electronic coupons with monetary value. Faced with the alarming deterioration of food security and increased insecurity in recent months, SI continues to favor the use of the Red Rose system in order to cover the urgent food needs of households which aims to contribute to combating food insecurity and nutrition of vulnerable households and more specifically Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (FEFA) and malnourished children or at risk of malnutrition in the Port au Prince Metropolitan Zone (ZMPP).
The IS team has been mobilized since 2023 for a WASH response (water supply, waste management, latrine construction, awareness raising and distribution of hygiene kits) on 6 sites for displaced people in the municipalities of Port-au-Prince and Delmas via funding from UNICEF and the CDCS. SI also obtained funding from IOM to carry out CCCM on these 6 IDP sites. As part of the CDCS SI project, it also rehabilitated the WASH infrastructure in 3 schools in the city of PaP.
Since 2022, our teams have responded to the resurgence of the cholera epidemic. From October, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, in collaboration with the Haitian authorities, followed the national strategy to combat cholera with a dual approach of “punch” (control) and “shield” (prevention).
February 2024, Solidarités International submitted an ECHO project with its local partner ORRAH for an emergency intervention in Protection and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) to respond to the critical humanitarian needs of displaced populations and Host Communities (CH), resulting of the violence of Organized Criminal Groups (OCGs) and their growing control over the country. Within the ZMPP, the action will propose an integrated and multi-sectoral approach on 9 displaced sites and their respective CHs, with the aim of reducing i) protection risks, and in particular gender-based violence (GBV) and ii) health risks of spreading water-borne diseases.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN OBJECTIVE
The position is based in Port-au-Prince
- The logistics coordinator manages the logistics activities of the mission in order to ensure the smooth running of Solidarités International programs in the country.
- He/She ensures the implementation of Solidarités International logistical procedures and tools on the mission and ensures their compliance and proper use.
- He/She participates in defining the Solidarités International mission strategy, drafting projects and sizing the resources necessary for Solidarités International’s activities.
- He/She supports the head of mission in the operational management of security
- He/She is the contact person on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any questions related to logistics
- He/She represents SI at the request of the Country Director and during logistics meetings/events
SPECIFIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
The mission is experiencing funding difficulties which prevent it from planning and putting in place the structure necessary for the standard operation of a base and a mission, in a very degraded security context.
YOUR PROFILE
REQUIRED DIPLOMA / EXPERIENCE
- Humanitarian Logistics Manager, Bachelor/Master Logistics Manager_Logistics Management
- 3-4 years experience in the humanitarian sector
- 3-4 years experience in a similar position
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Organizational mastery of country logistics management
- Mastery of the national and international supply chain (planning and quantification)
- Ability to align logistics strategy with mission needs
- Mastery of financial management and human resources of a department
- Mastery of infrastructure, network and technical equipment management
- Mastery of different security aspects
TRANSVERSE SKILLS
- EHA / SAME / Protection
- Computer science
LANGUAGES
- French
IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave compensation paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers housing costs and travel costs between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is put in place for 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). To these break periods is added one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. The costs of vaccination and essential anti-malaria treatment are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS :
On the Haiti mission, the working climate is very pleasant and the dynamic of the national and expatriate teams is very good.
The position is based in Port au Prince, the accommodation offered is in a guest house in single rooms located in a secure compound located 1km from the office. The standard is very correct (swimming pools, tennis court, room with private bathroom). Restaurants, a supermarket and shops cover all needs.
The office is also correct, well located in a quiet residential area, currently being developed.
Internet and telephone network
SECURITY :
Haiti is categorized as Level 4. Security is quite volatile/degraded in Port-au-Prince due to the presence of gangs but does not prevent the conduct of activities. The mission’s security rules are strict (curfew at 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m. on weekends)
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter.
Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.
SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.