Logistics Coordinator - YEMEN - based in YEM-Sana'a
12 months Contrat à durée déterminée 17/03/2025 YEM-Sana'a
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With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :
➜ Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries
➜ With more than 100 Millions € yearly budget
➜ Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents
➜ Thanks to the work and commitment of :
• More than 2000 national staffs
• Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
• And 90 employees at HQ
PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.
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Focus on our activities in YEMEN
Our mission in Yemen has been open since 2007. 13 expatriates and 139 local employees are currently working on the mission. PUI is developing its integrated approach with interventions in the areas of Health, Nutrition, Food Security and WaSH. In addition, PUI works on the fight against malnutrition, support to primary and reproductive health services (supply of inputs and nutrition, medical equipment), maintenance and rehabilitation of health centers (including sanitary infrastructures), training of medical staff, etc. The mission ensures an extensive presence in both the North and South of the country, with four bases. We are supporting health facilities and Therapeutic Feeding Centers. The Yemeni complex context and the severe humanitarian crisis that results in huge needs of the population makes the Yemen Mission a particularly challenging and relevant one.
What about the Logistics Coordinator ?
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of a logistics framework tailored and organised around an efficient supply chain, a properly sized logistics support at the mission level. He is also commited in the management, respect, compliance and efficient implementation of all related policies, rules, procedures and good practices at bases and coordination levels.
Tasks and responsibilities :
- Supply Chain: He/She coordinates and implements the national supply chain strategy for the mission. He/she ensures that the administrative and operational components of the supply chain are in place and functional. He/She guarantees that PUI’s related procedures, policies and tools linked with purchases, transport and storages are in place and are respected. He/She makes sure that relevant links are woven with HQ so as to avoid delays, loss, gaps in the HQ - field supply chain.
- Support logistics management: He/she ensures that all teams have the means, resources and tools they need to carry out their activities. He/she actively contributes to the dimensioning of the mission in terms of materials, equipment, services allowing a well functioning of the bases.
- Security: He/She must ensure that the necessary means and frameworks are available to implement security rules related to communications, movements and facility management.
- Team management: He/She is responsible for the tailoring of the Logistic department, and validation of job description.
- Responsible for the line management of specified logistics staff in accordance with related HR policies and procedures, including recruitment and performance management.
- Strategy: He/She takes proactive approach and monitors on the mission logistics strategy including supply chain, support and logistics operations together with HQ and the Coordination team.
- Coordination: Consolidates and shares logistics related information, data at Coordination, bases and HQ levels.
- Representation : He/She represents the organization in forums, amongst partners, authorities and different local actors involved in the logistics fields.
The challenges that await you :
The key issues of the position are as follows: 1) Supply, customs clearance, storage, and transportation of imported medications to health centers (1 central pharmacy in Sana'a, 1 central pharmacy in Aden). 2) Strengthening the liaison office in Aden, including the option to outsource the pharmacy and integrate it into a pooling approach with ACF France. 3) Logistics aspects related to the safety of PUI personnel and assets.
What you will need to succeed
➜ Training
You hold a Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in logistics (purchases, transport, etc.)
➜ Experience
Strengthened by minimum 2 years of Logistics Experience in Humanitarian Sector, you also have a general management experience. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!
➜ Skills
You demonstrate strong management, organizational, report drafting and ICT skills. You have a high level of knowledge of procurement and supply chain in Humanitarian Context. Experience in Medical Supply Chain and customs/importation will be appreciated.
➜ Qualities
You demonstrate ability to take the initiative and take responsibility in a proactive approach. You are a good negotiator and communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership, sense of analysis, good organization, ability to adapt and to delegate. You have a strong capacity to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.
➜ Languages
English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic, it would be a definite asset.
A word from the manager
« The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is among the top 5 global humanitarian crises. The needs are significant. Despite the constraints related to the context, this mission allows access to PUI programs. Furthermore, a trained and committed national team, which is well-acquainted with the mission's challenges, will always provide support. »
PUI will offer you
• Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income : 2650.00 - 3130.00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in collective accomodation
• Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem")
• Break Policy : 5 working days at 2 and 4 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
Our commitments
Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?