CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 07 Dec 2014

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionOperations and Logistics Officer**Place of Performance** Liberia (exact location to be determined)**Contract Duration** 18 weeks Starting Date Early December

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, and in coordination with the ETU Senior Wash Manager and Medical Coordinator, and with direct support from IOM Sub-office and Mobile Team, the incumbent will be responsible for and accountable to ensure that the operational and logistical needs of the ETU team is organised so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the Ebola Treatment Unit receive all necessary supplies, a safe and secure environment, and that any and all operational challenges are addressed in a timely way. Liaise directly with IOM and service providers on the ground (e.g. catering, maintenance, fuel, suppliers) to ensure that warehousing of supplies (medical and non-medical) is tracked, kept update, and that the ETU can function at full capacity at all times.

Safety Regulations:

· The Operations and Logistics Officer is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETU

· The Operations and Logistics Officer follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

· Responsible for supporting operations and logistics for all activities at ETU

· Responsible for all stocks (medical and non-medical), warehouse and pharmacy management, and communications to anticipate stock needs for the ETU.

· Maintain stockpiling of fast-moving items and keep updated inventory of all medical and non-medical stocks for use at the ETUs; request timely purchase of items in coordination with ETU Team Leader, Medical Coordinator and Pharmacist/Storekeeper.

· Liaise with all IOM and Department of Defense (DOD) contracted service providers on logistical needs including water supply, catering, electricity/generator, fuel, and mechanics.

· Liaise with IOM mobile team and/or sub-office on additional contracting needs and identify local suppliers/options if possible and as required from the surrounding communities.

Human Resource Management:

· Trains and manages security and logistics staff of the ETU.

· Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Operational Specifics

· Ensures that water suppliers regularly deliver to the ETU in sufficient quantity.

· Ensures that all vehicles receive required maintenance in coordination with IOM sub-office and/or mobile teams.

· Ensures that food supply to the ETU are provided and liaise in case of problems.

· Ensure that all ETU facilities are repaired immediately if/when needed.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

Qualifications in a discipline related to operational and logistical site management, Shelter/Construction. This is a general management role with need for a self-starter operational and logistical role to fill gaps and solve problems in a complex environment.

Work Experience

Minimum 10 year experience

Demonstrated experience and ability in cooperation projects’ management. Experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts, preferably with experience in supporting emergency response in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and resource poor settings

Key Competencies

Excellent communication skills; demonstrated management skills, monitoring, ability to effectively lead a team; ability to implement procedures effectively in a rapidly changing environment; ability to make effective decisions under time pressure; ability to work effectively and harmoniously a multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to crisissupport@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_591” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.