Logistics Assistant (Cross-Border Ops)

The Logistics Assistant supports logistics activities during humanitarian responses including assessment, planning, implementation, and coordination. The role involves managing warehouse activities, coordinating food aid distributions, managing tendering processes, and ensuring accurate reporting to support effective programme monitoring and operations improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the logistics activities during the humanitarian response including assessment, planning, implementation and coordination
• Prepare proposals for food assistance requirements based on needs assessments, using established guidelines and procedures
• Manage the tendering process, contract awards and contractor performance for services required for the effective delivery of food assistance
• Coordinate and monitor daily warehouse activities, including receipt and storage of food aid, ensuring proper documentation is received and stored
• Organize and coordinate food aid distributions by working closely with other staff members and local authorities to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain close collaboration with the Operations team to facilitate smooth operations at the warehouse and to resolve any operational issues
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to enable effective monitoring of the programme and improvement of operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
• At least two years of relevant experience in supply chain management, warehousing and/or logistics within a humanitarian organization or private sector companies dealing with humanitarian projects
• Experience in managing warehouses and large teams
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with clients, partners and colleagues
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is desirable

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse Management
• Team Management
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Logistics Coordination
• Tendering Procedures
• Programme Monitoring
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP
• ERP Systems
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Client Relations
• Partner Relations
• Logistics Planning
• Food Aid Distribution