Logistics Assistant

The Logistics Assistant supports the Damazine Sub-delegation by handling logistical operational needs, ensuring compliance with ICRC standards and procedures, and acting as a key contact between various logistics departments. The role involves assisting with procurement, inventory management, vehicle movements, cargo coordination, and securing necessary authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily support to the Logistician while ensuring all activities comply with ICRC logistics standards, financial procedures, and institutional rules.
• Acts as a key point of contact between various logistics departments, including Supply Chain, fleet, warehousing, AirOps, and Impex.
• Ensures that service requesters are kept regularly updated on the status and progress of their specific logistics requests.
• Assists with local procurement processes, ensures profiles are submitted on time, and participates in the management of local suppliers.
• Conducts follow-up on inventory management, assists with fuel monitoring and replenishment, and handles the filing and archiving of logistics documents.
• Assists in managing daily vehicle movements and supports mechanics with workshop reporting and spare parts inventory management.
• Coordinates cargo movements, liaises with transporters, and assists in organizing shipments to other sites.
• Prepares necessary transport documents, such as Logistics Service Orders (LSOs), and ensures timely reception of incoming cargo.
• Secures required authorizations and permits from local authorities, such as the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC).
• Serves as the primary backup to the Logistician during their absence to ensure uninterrupted logistics operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher education degree in business administration, logistics or similar field.
• Very good command (spoken and written) of English.
• Computer literacy.
• Driving license.
• Minimum two years' experience in a similar field.
• Detailed knowledge of the local area.

Skills

• Logistics Management
• Procurement Assistance
• Inventory Management
• Vehicle Movement Coordination
• Cargo Movement Coordination
• Authorization Management
• Local Area Knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Driving License

Languages

English