Somalia: Logistics Assistant - Garowe (Somali Nationals Only)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization 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 endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC's Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution's humanitarian activities in Somalia.

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT- GAROWE

The Logistics Assistant (Somalia-based resident/national position) will be responsible for supporting the Delegation in Puntland in warehousing, transport and purchasing as well as assist the Logistician in his responsibilities for the Logistics base in Bosasso. S/he will perform the following duties:

Main Responsibilities:

· Assists in collecting of quotations and identifying potential new suppliers;

· Submits Purchasing Orders (PO) for signature to the providers and other concerned parties;

· Assists in shipping/transport by air, sea and road for ICRC operations;

· Assists the Logistician with managing transport, referent to arrival of cargo, handling and storage;

· Ensures proper storage of all goods;

· Performs ad hoc and quarterly physical inventory counting for all stocks;

· Ensures all consignments are packed and marked appropriately;

· Communicates status of receiving/dispatch activities to Logistician for communication to all concerned;

· Performs a complete entry inspection and informs of any discrepancies;

· Files and archives all documents related to Air Operations;

· Communicates to pilots on the situation in the airport;

· Checks and processes invoices from suppliers;

· Ensures appropriate import /export documentation with Custom authorities in Bosasso;

· Liaises with respective Ministries to pursue duty free entitlement.

Minimum Requirements:

· Minimum Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies or relevant field;

· Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a similar field of activity;

· Proficiency in Microsoft office suite;

· Good spoken and written English and Somali;

· Good interpersonal and negotiation skills;

· Good rigor, method and analytical skills;

· Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment; Capacity to adhere to and to implement procedures.

Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application letter and curriculum vitae to the Head of Human Resources Department, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org_. Closing date is 27^th December 2016. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

*Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automaticdisqualification.*