ACTION AGAINST HUNGER/ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM (ACF) is a non-Governmental, non-political, neutral and non-profit international organisation (I.N.G.O.) that was established in France in 1979 to deliver aid in countries throughout the world. Since 2007, ACF has been assisting vulnerable populations in Bangladesh in the nutrition, mental health, food security, and water and sanitation fields. ACF is looking for qualified candidate for the positions of:

Senior Manager- Logistics
Logistics Department

Job Location : Cox’s Bazar
Number of position : 1
Duration of the contract : Open Ended
Starting date : ASAP
Reporting to : Field Coordinator
Technical Manager : Head of Logistics Department
Goal:
Implement the logistics policy of the mission to ensure good logistical performance and provide the best possible support to the programs throughout his/her zone. Field of intervention: Geographical area of the programs.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission 1 : Provide leadership in the area of activity
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

monitoring and analyzing logistical indicators in his/her zone
assessment of the logistical capacities of his/her zone
support to Program Managers in the assessment of their needs
Optimizing the logistics response for his/her zone by analyzing indicators, making recommendations and providing information updates
Maintaining updates of the logistics capacity in his/her zone and planning accordingly
Making available all logistical information needed for the elaboration of projects, training and monitoring Program Managers
Mission 2 : Implement and ensure the performance of the supply chain
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

ensuring conformity with ACF procedures at each stage of the supply chain
performance in respect of costs, quality and timeliness in the supply chain (purchasing, transport, stock) throughout his/her zone
advice, information and alerts on the processing of requests to the requester
comprehensive knowledge of the market in his/her zone
timely and high quality reporting on his/her area of activity
Putting in place ACF logistical procedures and training and supervising both clients and suppliers in the application of these procedures
Contributing to the Project Procurement Plan at the launch of new projects
Monitoring the Supply Plan
Establishing the Treasury Forecast
Receiving and approving the Procurement Requests and updating the Procurement Follow-Up
Putting in place and arranging for purchases in a timely manner and in accordance with the ACF procedures applying to each purchase (goods, tasks, services, premises)
Negotiation and selection of suppliers
Controlling deliveries to bases and programs
Control stock management (storage conditions, reporting, expiry dates) and stock movements
Collecting data on the market and local suppliers
Mission 3 : Implement and ensure the performance of facilities management
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

safety of the working and living environment
provision and maintenance of logistical equipment
security of logistical equipment, training and assistance to users
supervision of the building, rehabilitation and maintenance required for the functioning of the base and the living environment
provision of water and energy supplies to all buildings required for the functioning of the base and the living environment
timely and high quality reporting on his/her area of activity
Undertaking or supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of logistical equipment
Maintaining the equipment list at the base
Assessing the needs for logistical equipment and ensuring proportional allocation
Carrying out an inventory and reporting on the state of repairs of property on arrival and departure
Supervision of the energy sources and vehicle fleet management : maintenance, planning, monitoring costs, administrative aspects (insurance, documentation)
Supervision of security guards and drivers
Mission 4 : Implement and ensure the performance of information and communication technology and network management
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

the setting up and efficient operation of the means of communication (voice and data) in accordance with ACF standards
the security of both equipment and its users
training and support to users
rationalization of the costs of equipment utilization
assistance to the Head of Logistics Department in the strategic choice of equipment
Undertaking or supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment
Maintaining the equipment list
Assessing the needs for equipment and ensuring proportional allocation
Putting in place rules for the use of equipment and ensuring they are observed
Mission 5 : Contribute to security management
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

working with the Field Coordinator on the definition of a local security plan
putting in place security guidelines for the base and ensuring they are properly applied
Maintenance of an effective network, with local input, on contextual and security matters, collection and analysis of information to inform the risk and context analysis undertaken by the Field Coordinator
Writing of the local security plan and transmitting to Field Coordinator for validation
Security briefing and training of ACF teams
Monitoring the application of security procedures, issuing reminders and alerting the Field Coordinator as and when necessary
Mission 6 : Setting in place and following up collaboration and coordination in logistics with the mission's partners
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

analyzing the risks in logistical matters and formulating recommendations concerning the selection of partners
implementing and monitoring the modes of logistics management in the framework of joint projects
establishing with the partner the logistical aspects of partnership conventions and agreements
ensuring that the undertakings of ACF and its partners on logistics matters are respected
playing a role in consolidating the capacities of partners where a need is identified
at base level, taking full advantage of all innovative practices in the management of partnerships
Mission 7 : Manage the Logistics team in the base
The Logistics Manager is responsible for:

day-to-day management of his/her team (guidance, follow-up, motivation)
evaluating the performance and developing the skills of his/her team members
Defining the Human Resources needs in his/her area of activity and producing the organizational chart of his/her team
Taking part in the recruitment of his/her teams
Organizing and leading team meetings
Working out and monitoring individual action plans for team members
Managing planning operations, task sharing and coordination of work
Providing for evaluation interviews for team members
Providing technical support to the teams
Identifying the training needs of team members
Devising, organizing and leading training sessions
Managing difficulties in the team
DEGREE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Educational / Professional Background:

Graduate in Management or relevant Discipline, with advance training on Supply Chain Management, Security Management, Energy and Construction/Rehabilitation Management, Emergency Logistics Management.
At least 5 years’ Professional experience in Logistics, out of that minimum 3 years’ experience as Senior Management Position.
Required Experience:

Computer knowledge (Word and Excel) – Negotiating skills – Good organizing capacity.- Reporting Skill
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Monthly Gross Salary: 1,01,571 (One Lac One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy One Taka)
HOW TO APPLY:

Closing date for application: 10th March 2018

NB: All the Candidates will be treated strictly on merit and any sorts of verbal or written persuasion
will result in disqualification.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Action Against Hunger.
Please be prepared for the technical tests/ interviews.