Logistics Technical Assistant Palestine

Assist in logistic function implementation and administration.

NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

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Overview

Assist in logistic function implementation and administration.

You have:

  • Basic experience from working as a function officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal
  • Good knowledge of Hebrew language is preferable
  • Good knowledge of procurement and asset management needs in an INGO context
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Valid driver's license
  1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of a Logistic Technical Assistant is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the logistic function’s responsibility.

Generic responsibilities

  1. Adhere to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements
  2. Assist with the implementation of the logistic function’s portfolio according to Plan of Action
  3. Provide logistic administration and basic support
  4. Ensure proper filing of all support documents
  5. Assist in the planning and delivery of logistic activity
  6. Maintain logistic records, assets and equipment
  7. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the logistic function
  8. Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager
  9. Contribute to implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across your area of work.

Qualifications

  1. Competencies

1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

  • Basic experience from working as a function officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Fluency in Arabic, both written and verbal
  • Good knowledge of Hebrew language is preferable
  • Good knowledge of procurement and asset management needs in an INGO context
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Valid driver’s license

2. Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • Managing performance and development
  • Analysing
  • Handling insecure environments
  • Empowering and building trust
  1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for and evaluated on the responsibilities and the competencies, based on NRC’s Performance Management Framework. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

  • The Job Description
  • The Work and Development Plan
  • End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
  • The End-term Performance Review Template
  • The NRC Competency Framework

What we Offer?

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere.

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise.

You will be working in our Office in Ramallah or any other existing office in the WB.

This position is Grade (04) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on WB Duty Station.

Reports to: Logistics Manager .

Number of positions: 1 position.

Recruiter: Recruitment Team.

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable based on funding and performance)

E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no

Applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website.

Applications won't be considered without a Resume and a Cover Letter in English.

For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check: https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities

  1. Provide support to the Logistics Coordinator CO maintain the asset register of the NRC Palestine CO, with complete information and share the reports with management regularly.
  2. Provide support to the Procurement Coordinator CO with procurement tracking and follow up, drafting RFQs for small procurement, payment submission and archiving of Logistics supporting documents.
  3. Coordinate with the logistics and IT team to receive newly purchased items and assets from suppliers as per requisitions/samples, issue asset tags as needed, and deliver/dispatch those to the concerned persons/locations and maintain the record accordingly.
  4. Prepare GRNs, and Waybills and maintain their filing as per the NRC filing standards for Assets.
  5. Coordinate with ICT and procurement for Assets' repair and maintenance.
  6. Prepare and submit monthly annual reports to the logistics coordinator for assets
  7. Focal Point for Asset Annual Physical Check for the CO
  8. Focal Point for receiving loss and damage reports on assets from staff members
  9. Documentation and archiving of all supporting documents related to assets
  10. Provide support as needed with payment submissions for Logs department

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position:

  • Logistics Coordinator CO
  • Procurement Coordinator CO
  • ICT department
  • Coordinate closely with Program and Support Departments for fleet and assets

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage resources to optimize results? This question assesses your resource management skills and ability to optimize outcomes. Provide specific examples of how you allocated resources effectively to achieve success.
How do you handle pressure while working on logistics tasks? This evaluates your ability to work under pressure in logistic operations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure accurate documentation and filing for logistics procedures? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with procurement in a humanitarian context. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you successfully collaborated with other departments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever experienced a challenging situation in a volatile environment? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the accurate maintenance of an asset register? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you empower team members and build trust within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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