Logistics Manager, Ukraine
Permanent contract subject to final confirmation of donor funding
The total starting salary package for this position is £45,004 GBP per annum (approx. $53,155 USD) per annum (including basic salary, and 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 Ukraine Programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24th February, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missiles, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG is in the process of establishing a formal presence in Kyiv following an initial assessment visit in April, and is coordinating with the relevant national authorities, national and international partners, and other key stakeholders to address the needs generated by the presence of explosive ordnance contamination.
About the role:
The Logistics Manager is responsible for procurement, asset management, fleet management, inventory management, premises and facilities and IT within the MAG Ukraine programme.
As MAG is starting operations in Ukraine, the Logistics Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the logistics operational platform for the set-up and scale up of operations. The Logistics Manager will be leading the set-up of the Logistics team, selecting, inducting, training and managing all Logistics staff for the Programme. You will also be responsible for Providing strategic support to the Programme SMT in all areas of project implementation pertinent to Logistics and IT.
About you:
You will have experience of coordinating all aspect of a robust supply chain and will be able to implement and manage logistical controls to support the operational requirements of a project or programme. You will have experience of managing and capacity building a team of national staff and you will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of ethical purchasing guidelines and INGO standards. You must have the ability to develop and maintain clear record keeping systems, to monitor supply chain and asset management and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate, plan and prioritise activities. Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills, effective negotiation skills and the ability to communicate with clarity and credibility on paper and face-to-face are essential.
You must be innovative, determined, flexible and proactive with a problem solving approach where systems can be improved. You will be committed to the highest quality standards, with the ability to handle and prioritize a heavy workload. Attention to detail, specifically with regard to paperwork / equipment is essential. You must be able to meet deadlines, to work calmly under pressure and to integrate into a varied team, while establishing effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally. Finally, the successful candidate will have an interest in and commitment to MAG’s humanitarian and capacity building mandate and the ability to represent and promote MAG.
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
How to apply
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 07th August 2022.