Context & Mission

Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent humanitarian organization providing medical aid to victims of man-made or natural disasters, epidemics and endemics. Its Operational Centre in Geneva is responsible for medical assistance programmes in 24 countries.

The RLO is a logistics referent detached to operations to assist an operational cell in all its missions support activities.  He/she primarily has a technical reference role, but his experience and understanding of operations makes him or her an important member of the cell involved in the management of operations, especially in the monitoring of mission security management and applied security aspects.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the cell, participates in the definition of objectives and operational strategy by guaranteeing technical and logistical feasibility.
• He (she) is the guarantor of the proper functioning of the supply chain of the missions for which he (she) is in charge.
• He (she) works in collaboration with the supply referent in support of his Cell to anticipate and resolve issues related to the mission supply chains.
• He (she) supervises technical and logistical activities and is responsible for the application of logistics fundamentals and logistics field tools.
• Anticipates the logistical and technical problems that missions may face and undertakes to resolves them.
• Promotes and facilitates the implementation of technical activities aimed at improving the impact of medical programs (Wash, Food and non-food distribution, hospital management, construction, etc.)
• Validates the technical aspects of the risk reduction policy. He (she) the guarantor of the availability, implementation, and management of all the necessary means, techniques and logistics and associated human resources. He (she) ensures the application of non-medical technical policies and quality standards, availability and reliability of items and systems.
• In support to the RP and ARP, contributes to the analysis, monitoring and implementation of security and risk reduction measures.
• He (she) ensures that the applied safety and security measures are implemented and respected.
• In collaboration with the ARP, organizes the monitoring and updates of mission security protocols, procedures, and manuals, and contributes to their development
• He (she) sets the objectives of logistics coordinators.
• He (she) is actively involved in the development of budgets and action plans.
• Develop the EPREP logistics strategies in line with operational objectives.

Your Profile

Education

• High school studies at minimum. A technical diploma is an advantage
• Experience in technical project management and team management

MSF Experience

• Successful Logistics Coordinator (COTL) missions, including several on emergency missions
• Minimum 3 years of mission with MSF in logistics positions of management / coordination,
• Experience as head of mission or field coordinator is highly recommended.
• At least one successful experience in OCG emergency logistics.
• Mastery of MSF OCG tools.
• Good knowledge of MSF Logistique Supply Center.
• Mastery of logistics fundamentals.

Languages

• Proficient English speaking
• Be able to communicate in French, both oral and writing.

Skills

• Good analysis capacity of emergency situations and force of proposal of logistics strategies.
• A good understanding of the political mechanisms of conflict and emergency situations.
• Very good communication skills.
• The ability to plan and implement appropriate and comprehensive logistics support.
• Experience required in team coaching.
• Experience in managing difficult security situations.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
• 3-year mandated position, renewable once, maximum 6 years
• Working place : Geneva,
• Ideal start date: February 20^th, 2023
• Gross annual salary: from CHF 99’192.- to CHF 113’072.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)

How to apply

Candidates submit their application following the requirements:  CV 2 p. max. – letter of motivation 1p. max. – in French or English.

Deadline for application is January 29^th, 2023

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The applications will be treated confidentially.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.