Logistics Coordinator of the Chad/Cameroon Regional Delegation At French Red Cross

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Presentation of the Red Cross

Present for several decades in both Chad and Cameroon, the French Red Cross (FRC) supports the National Societies of these two countries in their responses to recurring humanitarian crises: food insecurity, malnutrition, health emergencies, population displacement and vulnerable health systems. In a context of regional reorganization, the FRC has chosen to merge its operations within a regional mission “Chad-Cameroon”.

This new structure aims to strengthen the coherence of actions, optimize available resources, and maintain humanitarian commitment to the most vulnerable populations.
The Chameroun mission currently focuses on key themes such as health, nutrition, food security, disaster risk management, and capacity building for partner National Societies.

In this context, the CRf is looking for a Logistics Coordinator , based in N’Djamena, to support the implementation of this transition and ensure the management of logistics functions for the programs and operational teams. This initial contract is for 6 months but may be extended depending on funding.

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The Logistics Coordinator of the regional delegation is responsible for developing and implementing an optimal logistics strategy, good logistics management and purchasing of the regional delegation with regard to internal procedures and donor procedures, through: effective management of its teams, support adapted to the programs, and support for the logistics and purchasing of the National Host Societies (NHS) allowing the latter to become autonomous, and to give the CRF a technical assistance role in the implementation of projects.

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

MISSION 1: Develop a logistics strategy enabling true optimization of resources and enabling rapid deployment of operations (15%)

  • Analyzes the weaknesses of the delegation and proposes appropriate solutions:
  • Actively participates, in close collaboration with the compliance officer and the audit officer, in reducing the risks of ineligible expenses and fraud risks.

MISSION 2: Ensure the proper logistical management of the regional delegation (50%)

  • Ensures the proper management of purchases and supplies of goods, services and works
  • Ensures proper management of the delegation’s stocks
  • Ensures the proper organization of goods transport within the delegation
  • Ensures the proper management and maintenance of the motorized fleet
  • Ensures proper management of equipment
  • Ensures the proper management of IT equipment and telecommunications resources
  • Ensures proper management of infrastructure
  • Supports the HoD in securing property and people on the delegation

MISSION 3 : Ensure the management of the regional delegation’s logistics team, and joint logistics work with the SNHs with the aim of strengthening the capacities of the SNHs and supporting their empowerment (35%)

  • Ensures good team management:
  • Ensures effective capacity building of SNHs:

Reporting line
Works under the direct responsibility of the head of delegation.

Functional links
Collaborates internally with:

  • Head of delegation,
  • Coordinators and managers of the various support and technical departments,
  • Head of sub-delegation / base and project manager,
  • Headquarters Support Services

Collaborates externally with:

  • The support services of the Red Cross of Cameroon and Chad (important link in the context of capacity building),
  • Other actors of the Movement,
  • Local administrative authorities,
  • Suppliers and service providers…

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: regular travel to the various offices and bases in Chad and Cameroon

Candidate profile

Profile

Training in logistics (Bioforce type or bachelor’s level in logistics) and experience in a similar position or minimum 3 years in a field logistics position.

Skills
Mandatory job requirements

  • Ability to organize and manage national and expatriate teams
  • Great flexibility
  • Cultural adaptability and listening skills
  • Ability to cope with various pressures
  • Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (operation, mandates, etc.)
  • Knowledge of lessor procedures
  • Experienced in reporting
  • Proficiency in purchasing procedures, stock management, and vehicle fleet management
  • Rigor, flexibility and adaptability
  • Driving license

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 rata to the time of presence
  • Per diem : daily per diem which varies depending on the country
  • Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Airfare covered 100% by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month leave
  • Health cover : CFE + Mutuelle MSH (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
  • MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
  • Other insurance : insurance (death-disability)
  • Special working conditions: regular travel to various offices and bases in Chad and Cameroon

Résumé

  • Location: N’Djamena – CHAD
  • Duration: 6 months
  • To be filled : As soon as possible

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment process before the deadline for posting and submitting 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 positive response.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to take two online courses, free and accessible to all. Completing these courses is a plus in 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 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

How to apply

https://emploi.croix-rouge.fr/form/?jobId=Q9DFK026203F3VBQBLOV4QWUD-38914&langCode=fr_FR