Turkey: Country Logistic Manager Turkey

Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,300 national staff 300 international staff, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 11 million beneficiaries. More on

Country profile

In response to the emergency situation in Syria, ACTED recruits in Turkey.

Position profile

JOB PURPOSE

The Country Logistics Manager (CLM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level. Under the authority of the Country Director/Representative, the CLM is responsible for supply chain management intended to program implementation, as well as for logistical transversal management such as fleet, fuel, premises, assets & communication management. S/He should ensure compliance of all logistics operations in country with ACTED logistics & donors’ procedures, best practices & national regulations, with an emphasis given to the value for money principle. He/She will also lead, provide technical support and capacity building to the country logistics staff. Finally, the CLM will also support the Country Director for Safety & Security management.

OBJECTIVES

1. Ensure timely & cost efficient supply chain management in country, and ensure supply chain traceability & transparency from procurement to final distribution to beneficiaries.

2. Ensure ACTED operations efficiency, reliability & sustainability across the country through supervision & development of fleet, premises, assets & communication means.

3. Guarantee compliance to ACTED & donors’ logistics guidelines in all operations within the country and enforce logistics procedures across teams.

4. Contribute to safety & security management through the development & implementation of SOP & plans, and support to the Country Director for crisis management.

5. Lead logistics teams, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the FLAT teams.

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supply chain management

1.1 Procurement: Ensure that any need should be delivered according to the defined chronogram, requested quality standards, and proper procurement scenario.

1.2 Stocks & deliveries: Ensure appropriate storage network & stock management standards across the country

2. Transversal logistical management

2.1 Fleet & transportation: Deploy efficient transportation means across the country

2.2 Fuel: Manage fuel supply across the country; anticipate & mitigate fuel supply risks, including quality requirements.

2.3 Asset: Deploy an efficient asset allocation & maintenance plan across the country

2.4 Premises: Ensure proper working & living conditions for all staff in each premise, at all times, by maintaining an efficient general services approach

2.5 Communications & IT management: Deploy an efficient IT plan across the country based on ACTED global standards.

3. Compliance & transparency

4. Contribution to safety & security management

5. Leadership

Qualifications

2 years previous work experience in a relevant position

Proven capabilities in leadership and management required

Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms

Ability to work well under pressure

Conditions

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus

Additional monthly living allowance

Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)

Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance

Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

Please send your application including cover letter, CV and references to jobs@acted.org under Ref: CLM/TUR