Logistics Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Objective of the Position:

The Logistics Supervisor (Base) is responsible for all the logistics activities that support the day-to-day functioning of the project offices and facilities, including the residential compounds. These include but are not limited to:

• Fleet Management Supervision- Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all vehicles according to MSF standards; Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks
• Facility management and asset inventory- Under the line manager’s supervision and instructions: Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities through daily visits and reporting any anomalies/problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs; following up minor building rehabilitation work; checking that premises observe security norms; monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices
• Warehousing and storekeeping
• Security and safety- Regularly checks and verifies the security services provided at the residential compounds and coordination office, discussing any concerns or remarks with the residents and supervisor
• Human Resource Management- Team management, individual reviews, training his/her team
• Logistics administration and reporting- Assists the Logistics Manager with the follow up of logistics budgets and revisions; expenses/realization; preparation of the monthly cash request
• Together with the line manager and according to MSF standard: planning the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up; Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructure; management of non-medical stocks and equipment
• Due to MSF nature of activities; other duties as assigned by the Supervisor like participating in emergency response as needed
• Project (acting) IT/Comm/Technical families Focal Person

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: KCSE and Diploma/Degree
• Desirable qualifications in Logistics & Supply, Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, IT, BioMed

Experience

• Essential: at least 3 years of relevant experience in technical logistics or related fields
• Desirable: At least 2 years of experience in Supervisory/Managerial positions.
• Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs highly desirable

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a must, other local languages are a plus.

Knowledge

• Computer literacy, all-round technical understanding, Finance/Contract management

Competencies/Skills

• People management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results oriented and Teamwork

Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate).

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning on the subject email line, “Logistics Supervisor”, to:

Email: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Deadline for application: 4th March 2022