Overall Responsibility
- The Freight Solutions Officer is
responsible for coordinating shipping and transport by air, sea, road,
rail and river for ICRC operations on a global level.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Manages orders for transport, cargo
handling and storage ensuring that approvals and recording are carried out
according to established criteria;
- Liaises with staff working in the
regional centres, headquarters, the Supply Chain Unit and import-export to
efficiently plan dispatch and shipment of cargo;
- Maintains and updates shipping
instructions to ensure that the required documentation is accurate, on
time delivery is achieved and information is shared with the stakeholders;
- Purchase logistics services (transport
& handling) in line with the ICRC’s procedures and rules on financial
management;
- Negotiates freight charges and ensures
that cargo is dispatched in a safe and cost-efficient manner;
- Manage contracts for international road
transport services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements,
negotiating favourable terms and conditions, monitoring performance
metrics, and resolving any disputes or issues that may arise;
- Keeps track of all international truck
movements and follows up with fleet responsible to ensure a timely and
swift turnaround;
- Analyses and mitigates risks (vehicle
looting & safety hazards) in dangerous locations;
- Coaches and supervises staff within his
team.
Minimum Requirements and competencies
- Degree in Logistics or equivalent;
- Five years’ work experience in
transportation/Logistics industry;
- Excellent command of written and spoken
English;
- Working knowledge & certification of
ERP systems will be an added advantage;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Valid driving license and IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulation Certification;
- Strong team leadership skills and
Supervision experience;
- Must be a Kenyan Citizen.
How To Apply
- The interested candidates should submit
their applications on or before 14th May 2024 at 4:30 pm with
the CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting
documents (Certificates, Diplomas etc) and current and expected remuneration to
ICRC Logistics Support Centre, HR Department via:
- E-mail : lon_hr_rec_services@icrc.org
- The reference Freight Solutions Officer must be stated in the
application to be valid. If you
do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach
the required Degree & other supporting documents, your application
will not be considered.
