ICRC Head of Logistics Office Job in Mombasa Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
 

The ICRC Logistic Centre is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of Head of Logistics Office – Mombasa.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manages the whole operational activities of the Logistics office in Mombasa;
• Ensures safe transport of goods;
• Organizes tenders and prepare contracts from selected providers;
• Ensures control over the warehouse operations and organise stock checks;
• Maintain contact with relevant Government authorities for efficient processing of import/export;
• Liaise with shipping lines to ensure proper documentation and follows up container deposits and refunds;
• Inform the Logistics Centre in Nairobi on instances of discrepancies on quality and quantity of arriving goods;
• Represent ICRC in meetings with Kenya Red Cross Society, government or other NGOs to improve and maintain the working relationship with them;

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university;
• Diploma in clearing & forwarding, shipping and warehousing or recognized equivalent;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar field ;
• Good knowledge of customs procedures and port operations in Mombasa;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Excellent Computer skills;

The Profile:

• Good leadership skills, 
• high sense of integrity, 
• Flexible disposition, 
• ability to work independently and under pressure, 
• good analytical and negotiation skills.

If you feel ready for a fresh challenge and have the required background and experience, please submit your application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 24th September 2014.

Include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates/testimonials, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071, Nairobi, 00100 (GPO), 

Kenya

eMail: lon_hr_services@icrc.org