UK-Med
Role: Base/Field Logistician
Salary: Expected to be GBP808 per week (GBP3500 per month)
Hours: Work will be full-time. Immediate start required, with a minimum of 6 weeks availability
Location: Eastern Ukraine, however this may change based on the area of operation
Are you an experienced humanitarian logistician skilled in providing logistical support to an area of operation?
UK-Med is a humanitarian INGO that has been responding to disasters and health emergencies for more than 20 years. We train medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.
Our responses are staffed from our Register of surge responders. Register members undergo extensive training and vetting in advance, so they can be quickly deployed to where they are most needed. Register members who join a response team are offered a fixed-term contract for the response and paid in line with our globally benchmarked pay scales.
We are seeking several new people to join our teams in Ukraine, to be available to deploy in Field/Base Logistician roles. You will be able to make yourself available to work in Ukraine immediately for 6 weeks (longer availability may be an advantage), supporting the health needs of internally displaced persons.
Our ideal candidates will be experienced logisticians who understand what it takes to set up a humanitarian medical response in a new context. UK-Med surges health teams and temporary health facilities into humanitarian contexts anywhere in the world. Our Field/Base Logisticians need to be able to set up and run a comprehensive logs system in their area of operation.
You will be capable of managing a generalist set of logistics activities, including transport, procurement, supply chain, security, site management, etc. You will be a skilled manager and supervisor, able to get the best out of staff, contractors and partners. You will be used to working in and managing security in insecure environments. You will be able to work well with other stakeholders and will be willing to deploy as a stand-alone logistician supporting a small team.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.
We offer excellent learning opportunities and occasional opportunities to work in international humanitarian responses, should you decide to join our Register at a later date.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Base/Field Logistician – Ukraine before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and answer the application questions.
Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal as soon as possible.
This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to support our current mission in Ukraine.
Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements).
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.