Action Against Hunger Head of Logistics Department Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Head of Logistics Department
 

Country: Kenya

Base: Nairobi
 

Line Manager: Country Director
 

Line management of: Logistics Manager, Base logisticians    

Starting date: July 1st 2014   

Founded in 1979, ACF International (Action Against Hunger) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. 

Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts. 

From crisis to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions. 

With Head Offices in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. 

ACF is present in Kenya since 2001. Currently the mission is implementing program activities in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River, Garissa and Dadaab refugee camps.

Brief summary: Action Against Hunger is looking for a proactive, visionary and results oriented individual who under the direction of the Country Director and supervised technically by the Logistics Advisor in New York, who will head the Logistics Department in the Kenya Mission. 

General objectives of the role

• To co-ordinate and supervise logistics activities at mission level and provide effective support to programs.
• Introduce, regularly sensitize & build the capacities of all staff involved in logistics activities (including logistic users from all departments). Train new logistics staff.
• To optimise the mission’s logistics department, in collaboration with the logistics team in the field, in line with the validated 2012/15 logistics strategy & building on previously developed best practices.
• Continuously Analyse logistics needs & expenditures. This will involve forecasting financial needs for the running of our programs operations, providing monthly fund forecast, optimising equipment use.
• To manage aspects of mission security as delegated by Country Director, and to follow security developments in Kenya.
• To propose and develop updates to the security plans and security procedures when needed.
• To brief and sensitize the staff (international, regional and national) on security and strengthen Action Against Hunger information network including all the parties.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities:
 

The Head of Logistics Department  is responsible for implementing a sound and relevant management and delegation system (with appropriate control mechanisms in place), which will allow him / her to be accountable for all the following key responsibilities:

Objective 1: Organisation, coordination & performance monitoring of logistics at national level
 

Activities:

• Elaboration, implementation and monitoring of the Logistics Country strategy & annual plan of action;
• Ensure optimal functioning of Logistics department and compliance with logistic procedures as defined in the kitlog V3 in all sectors of activities including, but not limited to, supply chain management, movements of peoples and goods, equipment and fleet management, IT, construction and premises management with special emphasis on proper archiving;
• Specification and forecast of the needed logistics means through:

1. Elaboration of the logistics financial plan and contribution to the mission funding plan
2. Control of the monthly expenditures forecast of the bases and review of budget follow up
3. Planning & management of logistic budget lines including fleet planning & equipment plan

• In collaboration with technical staff, elaboration of the logistics implication in the proposals:

1. Assessment of logistic needs
2. Evaluation of the costs and feasibility for the supplies
3. Draft of the procurement planning & logistics budget
4. Study of any donors specific rules
5. Preparation of necessary derogations
6. Involvement in donor report.

Objective 2: Equipment management
 

Activities:

• Definition of the equipment needs of the mission and appropriate forecast of the funding
• Supervision of the use and maintenance of the equipment present on the bases
• Follow-up of the equipment on the mission (Equipment list)

Objective 3: Human Resources
 

Activities:

• Coordination, training, support of the logistics staff for the bases and direct supervision for the capital;
• Forecast of the HR logistics needs in collaboration with other coordinators and collaborate with the Finance department for staff financial plan;
• Ensure sound management at all level with clear levels of authority and responsibility well defined in up to date job descriptions and organizational chart;
• Proactively promote performance management by ensuring that clear objectives are set by all managers, and that objectives & performance is regularly, objectively reviewed through constructive feedback, mid-term and final formal appraisals;
• Contribute to the building and implementation of the Mission training plan according to Logistics needs defined through direct observation, appraisal review and Mission Country strategy.

Objective 4: Management of the security (as delegated by and under direct supervision of the CD)
 

Activities:

• Collect information at mission level and with various external stakeholders, conduct formal security assessments and audit in all field locations to generate in collaboration with the Country Director regular and comprehensive updates of the mission security analysis;
• Propose revision of the national and local security Plans and annexes in collaboration with field teams in a participatory approach each time needed according to the follow up tool or context changes (validation by CD);
• Build capacity of security and safety managers in the mission to ensure they have appropriate skills, attitude and knowledge to fulfil their responsibilities through internal and or external training, continuous monitoring and sensitization;
• Contribute to the building of a security culture in the mission;
• Ensure all mission staffs are formally briefed about ACF rules and regulations regarding security and ensure all operating procedures regarding security and safety are in place on the mission;
• Support in crisis and incident management under the supervision of the Country Director.

Objective 5: Reporting and analysis
 

Activities:

• Review, analyze and share with Country Director, Head of Departments and HQ logistics advisor the compiled & consolidated Mission Logistics Report including all annexes as defined in collaboration with Country Director and HQ logistics advisor;
• Prepare and share with Country Director and Finance Head of Department all pre-final & final donors reports needed according to donor’s guidelines;
• Prepare annual security and Logistics reports as requested by HQ.

Objective 6: Representation
 

Activities:

• Representation of ACF for in-kind donations aspects to the donor agencies as delegated by the Country Director;
• ACF representation in existing forums regarding Security or Logistics at national level.

Qualifications
 

Education           

• Bachelor degree in supply chain & Logistics Management or other relevant academic studies
• Master degree is desirable Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technical studies.

Skills and Experience

• Previous INGO experience in staff management, Logistics, finance and project follow up
• Experience of security and risk management within a volatile context
• Results driven and demonstrable ability to set and communicate goals and ensure effective and appropriate decision making and problem solving
• Good team player, able to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate and influence
• Fluent in English (professional English needed)
• Good general knowledge in field of IT, mechanic, radio & satellite communications
• Advanced knowledge of Logistics and Finance related donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, EU, UNICEF, DFID, BPRM etc.)
• Good level of IT literacy and an understanding of how new developments in technology can positively contribute to the aims of an INGO

What ACF will offer:
 

Start date: 1st July 2014
 

Duty station: Nairobi
 

Remuneration package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to include:

1. Career development opportunities with ACF
2. Training opportunities
3. Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependants
4. Opportunity to work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team

Duration of contract: One year contract, renewable depending on funding availability and performance

Closing Date: 23rd April 2014 by Close of Business 5pm. 

Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be considered.

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to: EMAIL: recruit.ke@acf-international.org .

Indicate the position on the subject line of the email.