SUDAN – DEPUTY LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (M/F) - N'DJAMENA

About the Job General Objective: The Deputy Logistics Coordinator backs up the Logistics Coordinator in guiding the mission logistics activities. In particular, he/she supports the completion of urgent tasks, supports the bases, and the setup of Solidarités International procedures and logistics tools. He/she replaces the Logistics Coordinator in case of absence. The Main Challenges: Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding (17 proposals submitted - estimated budget of the mission 20M). Cross-Border operations ongoing through Chad to Darfur with opening of new sites of activities and bases (El Fasher on remote, Zalengi as sub-base, Kartoum in remote and evaluations to come). Structuration & Strategy of the logistics department to implement considering the mission from Chad to Sudan. Revision of HR setup done and a lot of training to plan for Logistics and Programs teams. Priorities for the First 2-3 Months: Training for national staff in Ndjamena & support to Logistics Manager (turnover and gaps). Capacity building on supply movements from Chad to Sudan (transport & storage) & support to Adre Logistics team. Revision and action plan on living conditions in N’djamena & support for Geneina. Proceed to Chad (Ndjemena, Abéché, Adré) for market assessments and the compilation of prices and suppliers. Logistics reporting to improve on a monthly basis. Your Profile Education / Academic Background: BAC in logistics, transports Specific Skills and Experience: 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector. 3-4 years in a similar position. Experience in importation and customs clearances. Experience in accompanying the logistics in emergency and unstable contexts. Experience in team management and capacity building of the logistics team. Work under a lot of pressure. Adaptability. Strong initiatives and improvisation capacities. Language: Fluent French (candidates who don't speak French and English won't be considered). Fluent English. Arabic would be a strong asset. SI Will Offer You A Salaried Position: According to experience, starting from EUR gross per month (base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD. SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment. Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD break allowance, allocated by SI). To these breaks periods, SI grants one additional rest day per month worked. Insurance Package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded. Living Conditions Awaiting for Sudanese visas, the coordination team is based in N'Djamena, where conditions are comfortable. The guest house and office will be separated, with hot water, air conditioning, TV, Internet and electricity. The city of N'Djamena offers a wide range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks, etc.) and a large expatriate community. The coordination team is supposed to regularly visit the Adre base (and possibly go to Geneina, in Darfur). The GH is in good standards, with possible shared rooms, fluctuating internet connection, solar panels, and running water points. Social life is limited to contact with other NGO staff (MSF, NRC, HI). Curfew at 10pm. Access to local food. Security When obtaining visas for Sudan, SI will have to deal with numerous security constraints. Access is still under negotiation, and some areas are still closed. Travel in eastern Sudan is subject to numerous administrative impediments. In Darfur, the situation is highly unstable, with cross-border operations underway in Geneina. #J-18808-Ljbffr