Turkey: Logistics Officer

Organization: Hand in Hand for Syria
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

Qualifications and experience

Essential

· 2-3 years relevant experience in procurement management, warehousing and stock control, goods distribution, transportation and vehicle fleet management in large international non-governmental organizations or other international relief/development bodies and in emergency response/humanitarian environments.

· Experience of developing a local supply chain to support different types of programs, and coordinating resources to meet the programs objectives. Previous experience of managing and developing a large team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others;

· Proven track-record in managing and supervising others in logistics;

· Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistic staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans;

· Sound knowledge of budgeting and financial management;

· Solid project management skills related to organizational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results

· Experience of NGO emergency program management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organizational structure

· Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management.

· Ability to synthesize and analyse information and make clear, informed decisions

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

· Commitment to and an understanding of Hand In Hand for Syria’s values and principles including rights-based approaches

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic. Turkish is desirable.

· A higher education degree in logistics or equivalent/similar technical discipline

· Humanitarian working experience in Syria.

· Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies

· Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Health sector, Food Security, NFI, WASH, Education, construction.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please send CV along with contact details to hr@handinhandforsyria.org