Logistician

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.


Job Title:  Logistician

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervises specific aspects of logistics independently
• Handles logistical files independently for all matters related to Requisition Orders, Purchasing and Warehousing
• Implements and runs logistic procedures
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors
• Supervises independently the work performed by team members
• Maintains independently the ICRC logistic computer systems
• Performs various Logistics functions, Local Purchase, Fleet management, Warehousing (including medical warehouse), dispatch, and statistics
• Ensures that the departments have their needs and requests addressed within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance to ICRC procedures

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in logistic or administration 
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Other languages an asset
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer systems
• Capacity to deal with people, to lead and to develop contact
• Driving licence an asset
• Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar field
• Capacity to carry out complex activities
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and sense of initiative

Personal Attributes:

• Rigorous, methodical and accurate
• High organizational skills
• Flexibility, availability to work over time when needed
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Willingness to learn
• Honesty & integrity.
• Able to cope with stressful situations.
• Manages his own time reporting