Logistics Unit Coordinator
People In Need, Ethiopia

Our Profile

People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in five regions; Oromia, South Ethiopia Region, Central Ethiopia Region, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.

More information at www.peopleinneed.cz or HERE.

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Logistic Unit Coordinator

Length of Contract: indefinite

Place of Work: - Based in Hawassa Sidama Region with frequent travel to PIN’s project sites in , Sidama, Oromia, Tigray and/or other regions as required.

Salary: 52,090

The Logistics Unit Coordinator (LC) manages the operations of the Country Programme (CP) and offices, compounds and guesthouses. The LC works closely with the Head of Systems and Operations (HoSO) and Country Director (CD) in order to set up an efficient and safe working environment for all staff members. S/he provides leadership to the logistics staff in specific technical areas, manages and delegates tasks to his/her team, and oversees recruitment and training of logistics staff. In order to deliver results, s/he operates within the logistics budget.

• Reviews programme staff needs and offers operational solutions
• Plans the use of material resources (premises, vehicles, equipment) to the needs of programme staff

• Manages the logistics team in Hawassa, Addis Ababa, and field office locations
• Oversees the recruitment of logistics staff members
• Supports the logistics team and provides necessary information and documentation
• Organizes regular meetings with logistics team to delegate tasks and share updates
• Trains and supervises the logistics team in adherence to PIN logistics guidelines
• Evaluates logistics staff performance and addresses needs for improvement and structural changes in the team

• Implements and reinforces the adoption of PIN logistics rules, procedures and documentation in the CP
• Oversees the management of warehouses and proper stocking of materials
• Oversees material distribution from warehouses and transport to implementation areas
• Oversees effective transport planning and utilisation of project vehicles
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective transport of staff and goods
• Monitors the operational and maintenance costs of vehicles, as well as fuel consumption
• Manages lease and rent contracts of premises and assets, lead contract negotiations
• Oversees office and compound/guesthouse management with all related services
• Oversees the proper management of IT equipment and infrastructure in offices
• Assumes final responsibility for equipment, installations and infrastructures and its maintenance
• Supports market assessments for premises, accommodation, and transport
• Take a proactive role in innovative solutions leading to improved operation
• Coordinates operations in field locations. Acts as focal point for all field office logisticians
• Supervises drivers, guards, and all other operational support staff
• Oversees and implements security and safety SOPs related to movements and premises
• Ensures proper incident response, reporting, and post-incident action and follow-up of logistics staff

• Monitors the operational spending and implements improvements to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Produces regular reports as required by HoSO
• Creates and oversees logistics budgets for office, warehouse, compound/guesthouse, fleet and transport management

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