Logistics Officer Ukraine Odessa (for nationals only)

Support logistics and procurement in Southern Ukraine effectively.

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Overview

Support logistics and procurement in Southern Ukraine effectively.

You have:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience from working as a Logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Ability to speak the local language (Ukrainian) with a good knowledge of English language
  • BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent
  • Willing to travel to remote areas and to field offices, ability to work flexibly including weekends, and willingness to travel and work in rural locations
  • More than or equal to 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
  • Basic experience in asset and fleet management
  • Microsoft Word/Excel skills

Contract

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

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

1. Role and responsibilities The purpose of the officer position is to provide support for the implementation of logistics/procurement functions in Southern Ukraine.

Generic responsibilities: 1- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines 2. Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the plan of action 3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management 4. Ensure proper filing of documents 5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific responsibilities Procurement: Ensure procurement activities are carried out in a transparent and accountable manner at the area office that includes procurements requested from other parts of Southern Ukraine and follow all NRC/Donor Regulations.

 Advise other departmental staff in the preparation of certain documents that are related to payment procedures.  Confirm all paperwork processes are correct before submission to the finance  Assist in local market assessments if required to do so.  Assist in the preparation of documentation for bids committee meetings.  Assist in tenders and preparation of and ensure it is compliant with NRC and donor regulations.  Ensure management of Agresso, through procurement tracking processes and workflows and communicate on any issues that may occur.  Assist in any duties in relation to procurement processes, as defined by logistics regulations.

Other Duties  To carry out other logistics duties as assigned in other departments as temporary relief, if required to do so.

Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: -Finance, HR, Admin, and Programme Team. -Logistics in Country Office

Scale and scope of the position Staff: Logistics Officer Stakeholders: Logistics cluster, UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies, Companies, and Vendors Information: Legal or compliance: Agresso, Intranet, and Monthly logistics report (procurement, asset, and TerraMarr system) Term of employment, vendors, donors, NRC anti-corruption policy, etc.

2. Competencies Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1-Professional competencies: These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies: • Minimum of 3 years of experience from working as a Logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts • Documented results related to the position's responsibilities • Willing to travel to remote areas and to field offices, ability to work flexibly including weekends, and willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions. • Ability to speak the local language (Ukranian) with a good knowledge of English language

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: • BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or equivalent • More than or equal to 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector • Microsoft Word/Excel skills • Basic experience in asset and fleet management

2-Behavioral competencies: These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC's Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the following are essential for this position: • Handling insecure environment • Planning and delivering results • Empowering and building trust • Communicating with impact and respect

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you successfully managed a logistics project under tight deadlines? This question assesses your project management skills and ability to work under pressure. Provide a specific example, focusing on your role in the process and the successful outcome.
How do you handle procurement activities to ensure transparency? This question evaluates your understanding of ethical procurement practices. Pro members can see the explanation.
What has been your experience in working with remote teams? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt to a complex logistics challenge. What did you do? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you improved logistics processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no