Logistics Officer Afghanistan Kabul

Manage logistics operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods and services

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Overview

Manage logistics operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods and services

You have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Diploma, or certification from other relevant fields from a recognized university/institute
  • 3-4 years of experience in a humanitarian recovery context as Logistics Team Leader, Logistics Officers, or similar position with i-NGOs
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
  • Good computer skills - MS Office & database
  • Good control and supervisory skills
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Handling insecure environment
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.

Caution: This is an Afghan National Position (Only Female)

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of the Logistics Officer position is day to day implementation of the logistics responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective delivery of goods and services within the Kabul Central Area Office. This position will mainly focus on Fleet and asset management which will include reporting.

For more details please clock here: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure

Responsibilities:

Generic responsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  • Implement delegated Logistics tasks according to plan of action
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  • Ensure proper filing of documents
  • Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
  • Development of holistic and needs based programs, including cash-based interventions and marked based programs

Specific responsibilities:

  • Provide anti-corruption, transparency, and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. t, vehicle management, asset management)
  • Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials and Goods
  • Implement all activities pertaining to Procurement services (Sourcing, Procurement, Delivery, Asset Management, and Support implementation).
  • Plan for supplies of goods and services required by the NRC operation within Afghanistan including the preparation of monthly logistics reports.
  • Implement internal controls and procedures within the operation to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Supervise customs clearances of locally and internationally procured items and liaise with other organizations to obtain all necessary authorizations and clearances for import and export of these goods.
  • Ensure that assets and equipment are recorded, tagged, updated, and managed according to assets SOPs
  • Ensure that NRC’s assets are well maintained at all times.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of Drivers.
  • Arranging Vehicles for the Travel Authorization Request (TAR) of the programs for Kabul Central Area Office staff or other staff are coming/going to other field offices
  • Car & Generator Engine reports on Monthly bases
  • Faciliation of Rental vehicles monthly payment for Kabul Central Area office
  • Market assessment of fuel price twice in a month
  • Ensure that appropriate maintenance support is available for the Kabul Central Area office and Guesthouse and repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
  • Being fully responsible for all activities in the warehouse/stock in Kabul Central Office.
  • Fleet & generator related chores handling (coordination meeting with drivers, fuelling, logbook tracking, etc.)
  • Handle transportation of goods & supplies to and from field offices & air cargo issues.
  • Act as backup for the logistics team in other Central and East offices, when required.
  • Responsible for conducting monthly and annual assets verification and updating of Agresso system.
  • Performs other duties when required.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Diploma, or certification from other relevant fields from a recognized university/institute
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

  • 3-4 years of experience in a humanitarian recovery context as Logistics Team Leader, Logistics Officers, or similar position with i-NGOs.
  • Knowing documentation, asset management, warehousing, fleet management, and reporting
  • Good computer skills - MS Office & database.
  • Good control and supervisory skills
  • Good communication skills

Behavioral competencies:

  • Handling insecure environment
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect

We Offer:

  • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
  • NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
  • Eid Bonus once per year.
  • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
  • Top up Credit card on monthly basis.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a time you effectively managed a logistics team in a challenging situation? This question assesses your leadership and problem-solving skills in difficult contexts. Describe the situation, your approach to managing the team, and the positive outcome.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing logistics operations? The interviewer wants to understand your organizational and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure transparency and reduce corruption in logistics processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt a logistics plan on short notice. What factors did you consider? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with asset management and reporting in a logistics context? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no