Occupied Palestinian Territories : Area Logistics Manager
Manage logistics operations effectively in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Overview
Manage logistics operations effectively in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
You have:
- At least 2-3 years of working experience in logistics, supply chain management, and/or security management and procedures;
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff;
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Previous experience abroad is an asset;
Acted
For the past 30 years, Acted has been working at the forefront of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted relies on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.
Acted Occupied Palestinian Territory - OPT
Acted has been present in the West Bank since 2007 and in the Gaza Strip since 2008. With its office in Jerusalem, Acted has been responding to humanitarian needs and development challenges in the Occupied Palestinian Territory through an integrated approach. In view of the worsening of the humanitarian situation in recent years, and even more so since 7 October 2023, Acted is mobilized to respond to the basic needs of the populations affected by the conflict.
You will be in charge of
Under the authority of the Area Coordinator and the Country Logistics Manager, the Area Logistics Manager is responsible for supply chain management intended to program implementation in the area, as well as for logistical transversal management such as fleet, fuel, premises, assets & communication management. She/He should ensure compliance of all logistics operations in the area with Acted logistics & donors’ procedures, best practices & national regulations, with an emphasis given to the value for money principle. He/She will also provide leadership, technical support and capacity building to the area logistics staff.
Main duties:
1. Ensure timely, cost efficient & transparent supply chain management in the area (taking into account logistics activities in the area as a support to other areas if any):
- Procurement
- Stocks & deliveries
- Traceability
2. Ensure timely, cost efficient & transparent transversal logistical management in the area (taking into account logistics activities in the area as a support to other areas if any):
- Fleet & transportation management:
- Fuel management
- Asset management
- Premises management
- Communications & IT management
3. Ensure compliance to Acted & donors’ procedures in all logistics operations in the area
4. Contribute to the implementation safety & security guidelines, in particular SOP & plans in the area
5. Lead logistics teams at area level, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the area FLAT teams
Expected skills and qualifications
- At least 2-3 years of working experience in logistics, supply chain management, and/or security management and procedures;
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff;
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Previous experience abroad is an asset;
Terms of reference
For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions
- Salary between 2750 and 2950€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
- Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
- Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
- Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
- Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
- Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
- Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
- One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
- Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
- Psychological assistance
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: ALM/OPT
Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage a logistics operation under challenging circumstances. | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills under pressure. | Share a specific example that highlights your abilities in overcoming logistical challenges. |
| How do you ensure compliance with logistics procedures and regulations? | The interviewer is interested in your understanding of best practices in logistics management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you trained a team member in logistics practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take if you identified a security issue affecting your logistics operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy logistics environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an experience where you improved efficiency in logistics management. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage relationships with suppliers in logistics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have working in a multicultural team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |