Logistics Manager

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic professional that will be responsible that the logistic set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation for Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.

What you will do

Ensure that country logistics structure complies with NRC Logistical Guidelines, NRC policies and donor requirements.

1. Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures and develop in country logistics policy documentation in line with NRC Global procedure.
2. Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices.
3. Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers.
4. Management of the logistics team
5. Training and support of line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities.
6. Contribute to program and project design, including budget development and preparation. Follow up and manage allocated budget lines.

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What you will bring

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working as a senior Logistics Manager in a humanitarian, recovery context.
• Post – Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Logistics Management in Latin America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador or Panama is an advantage
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Experience of data collection, analysis and report writing
• Knowledge of market analysis tools and approaches
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in Spanish and English both written and verbal

What we offer

• Duty station: Bogotá, Colombia.
• Contract: national contract, fixed term: 12 months
• Travel: up to 30%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC started its operations in Colombia in 1991 to assist populations affected by the Colombian conflict and its resulting displacement. Since 2017, NRC has also been responding to the increasing influx of people coming into Colombia from neighboring Venezuela.

At present, from its office in Bogotá, NRC also supervises and supports teams in Ecuador and Panama. NRC promotes integration between activities to offer a package of complementary services to beneficiaries. In Colombia, Ecuador and Panama NRC is currently providing assistance in the following sectors of intervention: Protection, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Shelter and Settlements, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Livelihoods and Food Security, both responding to emergencies and fostering durable solutions.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

Learn more about NRC