Logistics Coordinator (International Humanitarian Register)

Role ProfilePosition title: Logistics Coordinator (International Humanitarian Register)Sector: LogisticsDuty Station: Various - InternationalContractual arrangement: Fixed-term contract based on operational needs Availability for 3 12 month international deploymentsAustralian Red Cross International Delegate RegisterThe Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 192 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts disasters and other maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (delegates) who are deployed to international events when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Typically these deployments take place through fixed-term contracts with the delegate seconded into the operations of the ICRC or all activities Australian Red Cross delegates staff volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Humanity Neutrality Impartiality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality. To read more on these principles visit SummaryCandidates recruited to join the ARC delegate register as Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and management of country or operation level logistics operations in co-operation with the local Red Cross National Society. The Coordinator will ensure the efficient effective legal and ethical delivery of goods and equipment to optimise service quality and cost effectiveness and to meet the needs of the Red Coss and partners. They are also responsible for planning and managing budgets and preparing narrative and financial reports associated with logistics operations. Applications close Friday 3 July will be reviewed as they are submitted so we do not recommend delaying your application to the closing and Professional Registration RequirementsBachelors degree diploma or similar qualification in logistics management or supply chain Essential RequirementsAustralian Citizen or Permanent Resident of spoken and written English (CEFR standard C1 or C2).CEFR Standard B2 (Upper Intermediate) or higher in a second language (Russian French Arabic Spanish) strongly professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries or countries experiencing armed conflict (non-government organisations international organisations or charity). Strong Digital Literacy including ability navigate digital devices (laptops smartphones) analyse web-based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of to drive a manual motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural organisational Competencies Supply Chain Validates the proposed programme response plans from the Supply Chain identifies and quantifies the total needs for Supply Chain support identifying options and developing the optimal Supply Chain strategy KPIs and implementation Plan of Action (PoA) within available resources and in accordance with organisational policies and the Supply Chain strategy to stakeholders external to and within Logistics risks and scenarios planning mitigation actions and contingency preparednessUses effective systems (for example ERPs D365 SAP ORACLE SAGE) and Business Analytics tools to track and report and selects storage options in line with the Warehousing strategy and future storage conditions in terms of environmental temperature control hygiene pest and contamination control safety and security are established and stocks are arranged and separated according to special storage requirements of each commodity (i.e. medical supplies fuel building supplies FIFO FEFO).Ensures maintenance of equipment such as cold chain equipment and air-conditioning/heating security lighting forklifts pump trucks that correct documentation is in place up to date and filed including stock cards bin-cards GRNs Waybills and the relevant Stock/ Warehouse Management the procurement plan key performance indicators and control mechanisms aligned with the supply chain procurement activities with other movement partners to maximise Value-for-Money (VfM).Identifies the need for revising or establishing framework Based AssessmentIdentification the key risks related to the use of the range of markets to access key commodities and basic quality operations Defines and implements the airport/port plan of action key performance indicators monitoring and reporting in line with the current strategy. Obtains all the clearances flight permits and security green light for contracted customs and entry procedures. Proactively seek solutions to ease customs clearance Based InterventionsProvides the analysis of market price access quantity and quality data changes in price availability or quality of key commodities. Identifies potential Financial Service issues during feasibility assessment and provide and reports performance against the contracts and framework agreements. Transport and Fleet ManagementDefines and implements the Fleet plan of action and KPIs monitoring and reporting in line with the strategy and future that (i) fuel service contract (quantity/quality) (ii) vehicle insurance (iii) vehicle maintenance service agreement is in trains and manages drivers allocating to vehicles and ensuring rotation to balance work day-to-day fleet management integrating demand with the vehicle management of fleet and transport fuel maintenance repair hire contract(s) monitors outsourced service providers performance and the local market for all outsourced services advising and guiding the team on specific actions when there are potential risks (such as fuel shortages).Capacity DevelopmentCoordinates developmental activities across logistics sectors in line with the capacity needs assessments and logistics strategy of in-country and develops training activities where requiredBehavioural CompetenciesCultural AwarenessRespects cultural norms and practices within the operational solutions and plan operations that consider local cultural cultural diversity within the engages with local National Society and other relevant Movement stakeholders to share information and plans to address evolving activities and information flow across agencies including humanitarian actors government bodies and in accordance with Movement principles and ethical behaviour and uses the power of their position with integrity and violations onwards using appropriate that all staff and volunteers are informed of and comply with IFRC Code of Conduct and related ResilienceAppropriately copes with stressful situations by remaining constructive and positive under stress and stays focussed on objectives as the operation signs of own and team members stress and seeks or offers support to strengthen physical and mental well-being and Assessment All candidates will be assessed based on technical and core competencies specific to this role. Candidates may be further invited to take part in a competency-based interview assessment centre and psychological of Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH) & Child ProtectionAustralian Red Cross reserves the right to conduct background checks on all candidates including police working with children checks personal reference checks and other checks Australian Red Cross considers necessary. Candidates who do not pass a work with children check or whose backgrounds checks suggest they may pose a risk to the safety and wellbeing of others will not be considered for this Red Cross participates in the globalMisconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and is committed to preventing sexual misconduct or child abuse by individualsmoving between humanitarian organisations across the globe. Australian Red Cross is also a child safe organisation. To uphold this commitment Australian Red Cross will share sexual misconduct or child abuse concerns or investigations upon request with other participating organisations. Additionally as part of our recruitment process Australian Red Cross may contact previous employers to ask about any sexual misconduct or child abuse concerns or investigations. Visit The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme for more informationOperational ConstraintsIn line with the principle of neutrality please note that staff seconded to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) cannot be deployed to any country of origin. Delegates must be in good health and agree to be health cleared before any close Friday 3 July will be reviewed as they are submitted so we do not recommend you delay applying to the closing more information on this role or deploying internationally with Australian Red Cross contact Javeria Khalid on