Logistics Officer Global Emergencies – International UK

International Logistics Officer – Global Emergencies and Development
Location: UK Flexible location (with regular travel to London)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,652 – £31,239 pa basic (depending on experience) , (plus London Weighting of £3,344 if applicable)
Are you a dynamic and collaborative Logistics and procurement professional looking to make a difference?
How you’ll make a difference…
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the readiness and deployment of the right emergency equipment to international areas of crisis. You will also work to support the building of Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSCM) capacities, capabilities and competencies for emergencies, programmes, and longer-term logistics development as part of an overall National S ociety Development programme.
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What you’ll be doing…**
Reporting to the Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Manager, you’ll ensure the readiness for and deployment of the Logistics Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Mass Sanitation Module ERU equipment as required. You’ll work with the agreed Partner National Societies to ensure that the shared Logistics ERU equipment, is maintained ready for deployment and is deployed promptly as required from the agreed storage location(s).

Key areas of responsibility:

• Supply Chain Management and Procurement – support the disaster management strategy, ensure the safekeeping of agreed stocks and timely response to deployment requirements.
• Logistics Development – develop logistics competencies across the organisation and partner, design training and development pathways.
• Information management – monitoring, controlling and reporting for internal audit and inspection.
  What we’re looking for…
  With a comprehensive understanding of purchasing and procurement (whole cycle) compliance and practices, you will have experience of working in humanitarian logistics in an international response, recovery, and development context.
  You will have operational level experience, able to lead on tenders / procurement process, implementing logistics and procurement systems along with skills in training, coaching, mentoring , and developing staff.
  You will be willing to work outside normal working hours and unsociable hours at short notice and have a flexible approach to work at may require travel of up to 20% of annual contracted time.
  For more information about this opportunity, please review the Role Profile –>
  About the team…
  The role of Logistics Officer sits within the Logistics Department of the International directorate. The department will work in partnership not only externally with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, but also internally within a matrix relationship with the regional staff of the BRC Programmes & Partnerships department, including advisory staff located within the regional programme teams, support teams (HR, L&D, Finance) and UK service teams
  As a member of the International Directorate you will be part of a directorate responsible for BRC’s international huma nitarian response and disaster management, support to resilience programmes and organisational development of our partner Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world.
  The work of the International Directorate also includes humanitarian policy and advocacy activities and upholding and promoting International Humanitarian Law. British Red Cross’ international work is carried out in coordination and partnership with the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.
  The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 5th of April, with interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 11th of April via zoom.
  What you get in return…
  We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including:
  36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – pro rata for fixed-term roles
  Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
  Up to 6% contributory pension
  Flexible working policy
  Discounts fro m a range of online and high street retailers
  A little bit more about us…
  The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.
  Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
  At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
  Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you t o be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
  In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
  If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
  As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
  If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
  The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
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