General context of the cell: The Dubai Cell is one of the 4 decentralized cells of OCP Operation department. Since several years, the Dubai cell oversees most of Middle East portfolio with Iraq, Jordan, Yemen missions and recently added, Syria.

The cell manages a dynamic and diverse medical portfolio that consists of Surgery, Physiotherapy, Pediatrics, GynObs, Microbiology, Mental Health, and outbreak responses. In addition to this, the cell is monitoring the region for response to emergencies in coordination with the Emergency Cell based in Paris.

The MSF UAE office located in Dubai hosts the Operational cell as well as different regional activities, including Epidemiology, HR, Communication and IT.

Objective: Under the hierarchical management of the Cell manager and the functional management of the Head of Operational Logistics, the Logistics Manager is responsible of the follow-up of logistics policies of the missions (supply and technical aspects). S/he defines and organizes the implementation of the logistics programs.

Profile Experience:

Significative experience on the field as logistics coordinator in MSF or with another NGO is required

A previous experience as a logistician with MSF OCP is an asset

Experience in the four countries of the cell’s portfolio is an asset

Experience in an operational role (Project Coordinator or Head of Mission) is an asset.

Languages: Fluent (C1) English written and spoken, B1 French and/or Arabic is an asset

Skills:

Basic and technical knowledge in logistics families (electricity, biomed, construction, mechanics, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in project management

International supply and importation experience is an asset

Familiarity with the supply and logistics policies and tools in place in MSF-OCP is an asset

Skills in IT are necessary (MS Office360), specialized tools (CAD, ArcGIS…) are an asset.

Status Position to take in Dubai, UAE, full time position. Frequent trips to the field. In order to conciliate the needs of stability and mobility in the cell towards a general HQ/Field mobility, it is asked to the cell members to commit morally to a minimum 3-year commitment renewable for 3 years. After a 6 years period, the role will be reopened and the person in charge will be invited to represent him/herself after a discussion with the direction of operations.

Salary conditions: MSF UAE package to be detailed during the interviews. Annual Flight Ticket to home country Comprehensive Medical Insurance. Educational Subsidy for recognized dependents (children above 3 years who are resident in the UAE)

Relocation Details: Temporary Housing: 1 month hotel accommodation (in hotels with MSF corporate deal): 1 bedroom (alone); 2 bedrooms accommodation (when accompanied by family)

Lump Sum Relocation Allowance.

Position to be filled in September 2022