Logistics Manager Lebanon

What we are looking for

Strong logistics management experience within the humanitarian sector, with a strategic outlook and analytical capability.

Must possess strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills as well as strong negotiation and people management capacity.

What You Will Do

The purpose of the Logistic Manager is to be responsible that the logistic set up is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation.

In this position you will:

• Ensure the timely delivery of logistics support services to all NRC Lebanon Projects.
• Implement and ensure compliance to NRC’s logistics system guidelines, policies and procedures as well as donor requirements.
• Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers.
• Manage the logistics team.
• Provide training and support to line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities. Ensure an anti-corruption focus on procedures and trainings.
• Contribute to program and project design, including budget development and preparation. Follow up and manage allocated budget lines.
• Oversight and coordination of market analysis by logistics staff to support project modality decisions with analysis of the functionality and accessibility of markets local to target populations.
• Provide audit and control checks within the country to ensure compliance to the logistics handbook and donor requirement.
• Setup key performance indicators for all aspects of logistics activities and provide regular review, analysis and reporting against performance.
• Active participation in the coordination forums in the country (LHIF, Logistics cluster, HULO…) and liaison with other organizations’ Logistics departments
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

What You Will Bring

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3-5 years senior level logistics management experience or equivalent position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience of data collection, analysis and report writing
• Knowledge of market analysis tools and approaches
• Fluency in English both written and verbal

What We Offer

• Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon.
• Contract: 12 Months Fixed-term, renewable based on performance, funding, and the need for the position
• Travel: 30%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s national 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

• This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Lebanon.
• 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 organisation 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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About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH