Vacancy Notice


 The ICRC Regional Delegation in Jakarta has an opening for a:

Logistics Country Manager

(Resident Position based in Jakarta)

ROLE PURPOSES

Logistics Country Manager coordinates and is responsible for all logistics activities within the countries covered by the Regional Delegation, i.e. Indonesia and Timor-Leste. S/he ensures that logistics systems are in place and operational and provides technical and operational support in accordance with ICRC logistics standards. S/he ensures appropriate planning and effective use of resources in the country and serves as the main link between logistics staff at headquarters and logistics teams in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sets priorities, objectives, strategies and delegation guidelines for logistics in line with the delegation’s overall strategy and priorities.
  • Coordinates activities with the Logistics Desk Manager in Geneva or with regional logisticians and ensures that their recommendations are implemented.
  • Is responsible for maintaining an efficient supply chain within the country and adapting infrastructure and assets to meet needs.
  • Is responsible for implementing procedures in compliance with financial, logistical and safety procedures.
  • Maintains and ensures proper use of general and specialized logistics IT tools, including monitoring the integrity of transaction data.
  • Ensures that partnerships involving logistics activities comply with the ICRC’s framework.
  • Where applicable, ensures collaborative demand planning is in place as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and that information is shared with the delegation and stakeholders.
  • Plans and oversees procurement activities and quality management.
  • Where applicable, sets up, operates and manages warehouse and stock inventory.
  • Is in charge of fleet management, transport and distribution activities.
  • Follows up on the supply pipeline with the delegation, the Logistics Support Centre and/or headquarters, including for import-export activities.
  • Is in charge of all capacity-building and HR-related matters for logistics.
  • Is responsible for managing finances for the cost centre(s) under their responsibility.
  • Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix.
  • Oversee overall logistics/procurement/fleet activities of ICRC Timor-Leste.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong motivation for humanitarian work;
  • Bachelor or technical degree in logistics or equivalent experiences;
  • Progressively 2-year experience, be it commercial and humanitarian logistics;
  • Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, and distribution;
  • Sound analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities;
  • Client-oriented personality that have the agility and flexibility to respond rapid-change demands;
  • Experience in managing a small to medium-sized team
  • Good command (spoken and written) of English;

Interested and qualified candidates with the required experience are invited to send their application in English with a cover letter and a detailed CV to the Human Resources Department at dja_hr_services@icrc.org with the subject title ‘LCM’. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline to submit application: 15 September 2022

Starting date: 1 November 2022