Head of Technical and Logistic Activity (T&L) Job in Dagahaley, Kenya


Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Dadaab Programme

Head of Technical and Logistic Activity (T&L)

Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Logistic Team Leader. He/she will be responsible in Supervising all the technical project (construction, EHA, Supply, energy, cold chain, WHS, security, fleet management, MSF premises, logistic hospital/health post) and propose a plan of action to the coordination team to improve the quality of Logistics activities in Dagahaley Refugee camp. 

He/she will be responsible of managing the logistic human resources (+- 200 employees).

Main Tasks include but not limited to:
  • Supervision of the technical project (construction, EHA, Supply, energy, cold chain, WHS, security, fleet management, MSF premises, logistic hospital/health post) and propose a plan of action to the coordination team.
  • Direct supervision of the Log Base, supply officer, Log hospital, log health post and log constructor. Overall management of a team of more or less 200 staff members.
  • In absence of the LTL, he/she will be the main responsible of logistics, reporting directly to the Logco and to the FC in operations.
  • Reporting directly to LTL.
Requirements:
  • Degree/certificate in Engineering or other field related
  • 2-3 years working experience in logistic in managerial position.
  • Previous experience in managing large teams (at least 50 people) in a developing country. Know technical tools related to this activity.
  • Able to work indepently/alone without supervisor. Able to take decision and propose new ideas.
  • Define the technical working methodology, and he/she in coordination with the LTL, proposing technical/management support from Nairobi.
  • Participate in the annual plan and bringing proposals.
  • Fluency in Somalia language is added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and registration documents, mentioning on the envelope “Head of Log Activity Officer” to:

The Logistics Coordinator Deliver the application to:
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission or Field Coordinator
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603 MSF Office - Dagahaley Refugee Camp 
Lavington, Nairobi

Applications must be received on or before July 16th 2012. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.