Sudan : Country Logistics Officer
Assist in supply chain management and logistics operations.
Overview
Assist in supply chain management and logistics operations.
You have:
- At least 1-2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or equivalent;
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage teams;
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Autonomy, leadership, organisation;
- Previous experience abroad is an asset;
Acted
Who we are
Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.
Who we are looking for
You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.
Acted Sudan
In response to the emergency situation in Sudan, Acted recruits.
You will be in charge of
The Country Logistics Officer assist the Country Logistics Manager for supply chain management intended to program implementation in country, as well as for logistical transversal management such as fleet, fuel, premises, assets & communication management. S/He should ensure compliance of all logistics operations under his/her responsibility with Acted logistics & donors’ procedures, best practices & national regulations, with an emphasis given to the value for money principle. He/She will also provide technical support and capacity building to the logistics staff in country. The Country Logistics Officer may also replace the CLM in his/her absence.
Main duties
1. Contribute to timely, cost efficient & transparent supply chain management in country
- Procurement
- Stocks & deliveries
- Traceability
2. Contribute to ensure timely, cost efficient & transparent transversal logistical management in country
- Fleet & transportation management
- Fuel management
- Asset management
- Premises management
- Communications & IT management
3. Ensure compliance to Acted & donors’ procedures in all logistics operations under his/her responsibility and actively promote logistics procedures
4. Contribute to the implementation safety & security guidelines, SOP & plans
5. Contribute to logistics staff capacity building
Expected skills and qualifications
- At least 1-2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or equivalent;
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage teams;
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Autonomy, leadership, organisation;
- Previous experience abroad is an asset;
Terms of reference
For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions
- Salary between 1600 and 1800€ 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
- 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
- This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: CLO/SDN
Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage logistics under pressure. What challenges did you face? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to handle high-pressure situations in logistics. | Share specific challenges and how you managed them effectively. |
| How do you ensure compliance with logistics procedures? | This question assesses your understanding of compliance requirements in logistics. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you trained a team in logistics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for efficient supply chain management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with fleet and asset management. How do you ensure efficiency? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach multi-tasking in a busy logistics environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever had to adapt logistics strategies in a different cultural context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the most important aspect of logistics management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |