The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of vulnerable people. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters, and other humanitarian crises.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality), the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion, or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and the promotion of health and well-being.
Through a network of highly committed volunteers, the CRV efficiently and effectively mobilizes resources to be present where and when they are most needed. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to protecting life in all its forms.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Venezuelan Red Cross is committed to creating and maintaining safe and respectful environments for communities, staff and volunteers and to preventing exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
Selected candidates will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct and applicable Safeguarding policies and standards. As part of its secure recruitment process, CRV may conduct professional reference checks and request relevant background information on professional conduct and Safeguarding, in accordance with its procedures and applicable regulations.
General Safeguarding Responsibility
The person holding the position must promote and respect the Safeguarding standards of the Venezuelan Red Cross, comply with the Code of Conduct and applicable policies, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, contribute to preventing harm, and immediately report any Safeguarding concerns through established mechanisms.
Addition for high-risk positions
Due to the nature of their duties, the person will be required to actively identify and mitigate Safeguarding risks associated with their activities, maintain reinforced standards of conduct and professional boundaries, and ensure that their interaction with communities and people in vulnerable situations is safe, dignified, inclusive, and respectful.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join us.
How can you make a difference? Key functions / Responsibilities
The Logistics Assistant will support the management of supplies and the readiness of health, disaster preparedness, and emergency response activities. They will be responsible for receiving, organizing, storing, and preparing the medications, supplies, materials, and equipment required for each activity, in accordance with approved requests and established procedures.
They will also maintain up-to-date inventories and records of all asset movements; assist with the loading, unloading, dispatch, and return of supplies; and participate in the logistical setup and dismantling of field activities. They will promptly report any discrepancies, losses, or damages and contribute to the traceability and preservation of the resources under their responsibility, in accordance with the procedures of the Venezuelan Red Cross, the guidelines of the German Red Cross, and the applicable provisions of each project.
He/She will be in charge of:
• Support the supply chain manager in the logistical preparation of health, disaster preparedness and emergency response activities, in accordance with the operational plan.
· Receive, count and verify the medicines, supplies, materials and equipment that enter the warehouse, comparing them with the delivery documents and reporting any differences or damage.
· Classify, locate and store goods in an orderly and safe manner, following established procedures and the instructions of the personnel responsible for handling medications.
• Keep inventory records up to date, including entries, exits, transfers, returns, stock levels and location of goods.
• Conduct periodic physical counts and report discrepancies, losses, damages, products nearing their expiration date, or replacement needs.
• Prepare and verify the goods required for health days, preparedness activities, deployments and response operations, using approved requests and checklists.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and dispatch of goods, verifying their quantities and physical condition. Organize the cargo inside the vehicle to protect it during transport, in coordination with the driver.
• Register and file the movement of goods using delivery and receipt reports, exit notes, inventory forms and other required documents.
• Verify the goods and equipment that are returned from field activities, register the returns and organize their storage or report replacement needs.
· Support the logistical setup and dismantling of events and operations, including the organization of spaces, furniture, tents, signage, materials and equipment.
• Keep the physical and digital archive of logistical support materials organized and available for monitoring, accountability, and auditing.
• Take care of the goods, equipment and supplies under your responsibility and immediately report losses, damages, security incidents or breaches of logistics procedures.
• Perform other warehouse and logistical support tasks related to the position, according to the needs of the activities.
Report:
The Logistics and Preparation Assistant will report to the Supply Chain Officer.
Workplace:
Caracas, with availability to travel to project implementation sites.
To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system, you must meet the following requirements:
· Higher University Technician (TSU) degree in logistics, administration, warehouse management or related areas.
• Experience in receiving, storing, inventory control, preparing and dispatching supplies.
• Experience or basic knowledge in handling medicines, medical supplies or humanitarian supplies (desirable).
• Ability to organize and maintain up-to-date inventories, entry and exit records, delivery and receipt reports and other logistical support.
• Basic handling of spreadsheets and other computer tools for recording and reporting information.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as moving, loading, unloading, installing and dismantling equipment and materials, following the corresponding safety measures.
• Availability to travel and work on-site, including extended hours or weekends when operational needs require it.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following established instructions and procedures.
• Experience in emergency contexts, health operations or volunteer work (desirable).
• Experience with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (desirable).
· Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish.
How to apply
Only a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates will be asked to speak with their previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.
All those interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the necessary requirements for the role should send their CV to the email address: postulaciones@cruzroja.ve
The email subject line should read: Logistics Assistant_Caracas
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements to be eligible.