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