Logistics Officer Afghanistan Kandahar

Oversee logistics operations and ensure efficient delivery of goods in Kandahar.

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Overview

Oversee logistics operations and ensure efficient delivery of goods in Kandahar.

You have:

  • 3-4 years of experience in a humanitarian recovery context as Logistics Team Leader, Logistics Officers, or similar position with i-NGOs.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Diploma, or certification from other relevant fields from a recognized university/institute.
  • Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English.

Contract

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

Caution: This Position is for Afghan National Only

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 Kandahar Area Office. This position will mainly focus on Fleet and asset management which will include reporting.

You can read more about this position at Job Description & NRC Grade Structure

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 Kandahar staff or other staff are coming/going to other field offices
  • Car & Generator Engine reports on Monthly bases
  • Facilitation of Rental vehicles monthly payment for Kandahar & Urozgan offices
  • Market assessment of fuel price twice in a month
  • Ensure that appropriate maintenance support is available for the Kandahar office and Guesthouse and repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
  • Being fully responsible for all activities in the warehouse/stock in Kandahar.
  • 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 South offices, when required.
  • Responsible for conducting monthly and annual assets verification and updating of Agresso system.
  • Performs other duties when required.

Qualification

  • 3-4 years of experience in a humanitarian recovery context as Logistics Team Leader, Logistics Officers, or similar position with i-NGOs.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Diploma, or certification from other relevant fields from a recognized university/institute.

Languages

  • Pashto
  • Dari
  • English

Behavioral competencies

  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • Managing performance and development
  • Handling insecure environments
  • Empowering and building trust

We Offer

  • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
  • Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis.
  • NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
  • One time Eid Bonus per year
  • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you ensured compliance with logistics policies? This question assesses your knowledge of logistics policies and their application. Share a specific situation highlighting your adherence to logistics protocols.
Describe a situation where you effectively managed the fleet to optimize operations. This tests your fleet management skills and efficiency. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure transparency in procurement services? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you had to handle a logistics issue in an insecure environment. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to supervise and train your logistics team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no