Logistics Supervisor

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 68 countries.

MSF France Mathare/Eastlands Project is looking to fill the position of a Logistics Supervisor. The successful candidate reports to the Logistics Manager.

Objective of the Position:

The Logistics Supervisor (Base) is responsible for all the logistics activities that support the day-to-day functioning of the project offices and facilities, including the residential compounds. These include but are not limited to:

· Fleet Management Supervision- Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all vehicles according to MSF standards; Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks

· Facility management and asset inventory- Under the line manager’s supervision and instructions: Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities through daily visits and reporting any anomalies/problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs; following up minor building rehabilitation work; checking that premises observe security norms; monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices**

· Warehousing and storekeeping

· Security and safety- Regularly checks and verifies the security services provided at the residential compounds and coordination office, discussing any concerns or remarks with the residents and supervisor

· Human Resource Management– Team management, individual reviews, training his/her team

· Logistics administration and reporting– Assists the Logistics Manager with the follow up of logistics budgets and revisions; expenses/realization; preparation of the monthly cash request

· Together with the line manager and according to MSF standard: planning the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up; Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructure; management of non-medical stocks and equipment**

· Due to MSF nature of activities; other duties as assigned by the Supervisor like participating in emergency response as needed

· Project (acting) IT/Comm/Technical families Focal Person

Requirements:

Education

Essential: KCSE and Diploma/Degree

Desirable qualifications in Logistics & Supply, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, IT, BioMed

Experience

Essential: at least 3 years of relevant experience in technical logistics or related fields

Desirable: At least 2 years of experience in Supervisory/Managerial positions. Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs highly desirable

Languages

Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must, other local languages are a plus.

Knowledge

Computer literacy, all-round technical understanding, Finance/Contract management

Competencies/Skills

People management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results oriented and Teamwork