Matrix Management for Country Programmes Logistics Manager or representative (15%)
- Matrix Line management (functional or dotted line management) of Country Program Logistics Manager or Representative together with the in-Country Line Manager (the accountable manager).
- Establish through the matrix structure a collaborative and cooperative manner to manage the hiring, termination, objectives setting, performance, compensation, career path planning and succession, budget planning, travel plans of the Logistics Management country representative.
- Enhance functional specialisation and increases organisational depth of knowledge to improve programme outcomes.
- Escalate when needed disagreements that cannot be solved between the functional and line manager timely to senior levels in an effective manner.
Effective operational support to country programmes (20%)
- Support, through guidance, advice and direction, Medair's existing and emerging Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM) operations, including identifying technical expertise and ways of working to address poor practice & scale up and / or replicate good practice.
- Maintain and strengthen regular communication and exchange of information between GSO and Field logistics staff.
Technical Logistics Advice & Training (30%)
- Capacity build colleagues (and partners) with technical advice including mentoring, accompaniment, induction and briefing.
- Relational mentoring of a network of colleagues to build a community supporting logistics operations to jointly capture case studies of good practice and learning from where we have not succeeded & build and share evidence, learning and practice on logistics between countries / regions.
- Contribute to and validate the logistics component of proposals, budgets and project reports.
- Carry out field visits and assess adherence to logistics procedures, identify possible areas for improvement, develop and implement changed and new procedures where needed.
Emergency Response (20%)
- Available for immediate deployment to Medair emergency response to new or existing country programme (part of wave 1 and / or wave 2) and on the roster for 24/7 logistics support.
Innovations (15%)
- Contribute to the MedEx (procurement software module) deployment & implementation in country programs
Team Spiritual Life
- Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.
- Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.
- Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair's international prayer network.
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. This position is Jobup.