Desired start date: 15/01/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Dnipro
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
The conflict in Ukraine has seen a dramatic and rapid escalation since 24th February 2022 with massive multidimensional attacks from Russian troops throughout Ukraine, from the East, North, and Southern borders that affected a large part of the country including the capital, Kyiv. This attack has been immediately followed by massive displacements, and more than 4 500 000 Ukrainians have taken refuge in neighboring countries. About 6 500 000 are internally displaced, mostly in the Western part of the country. In the East, impacts of the conflict are felt and humanitarian operations support people remaining on the frontlines.
SI strategy is to support the population in transit, the IDPs where they are settling and the population on the frontline directly affected by the ongoing conflict through a multisectoral approach including WaSH, Shelter, NFI, Food Security, and Multi-Sectoral Cash activities. Mission: size, bases, budget, number of expatriates and national staff:
The coordination in Kyiv was the last base opened in the country around September-October 2022. Prior to that SI opened and developed activities in Mykholaiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv.
The budget projected was approximately 30 million for 2022-2023 (from the start to mid-2023). SI expects to support the Ukrainian population in both countries for an expected amount of 24M EUR.
The setup of the mission is the following:
One coordination based in Kyiv
One operational base in Mykolaiv focusing on humanitarian aid delivery to populations in need
One operational base in Dnipro
One operational base in Kharkiv
Key current donors include BHA, ECHO, UNICEF, UHF, and CDCS.
The mission is evolving and currently counts around 40 expatriates and 130 national employees.
General objective:
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the supply chain and operations (fleet, premises, energy etc) management in Dnipro base.
She/he guarantees the implemention of Solidarites International procedures.
She/he advises and supports the program department and the Field Coordinator in the smooth implementation of the programs.
She/he is accountable for the management of the logistics budget and for the efficient use of the resources, assets and equipments.
She/he is responsible for the management and the capacity building of the department and its interaction with the base and with the coordination office in Kyiv
Issues and specific challenges:
New process to be disseminated and implemented
Scale up in 2025 in term of volume and tecnicity of the items to be purchased
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Support the implementation at base level of new process such call of tender, framework contract, pre-qualification of suppliers
Training of the team and of the requesting department (program team)
Rationalize the cost of the logistics budget (fleet, premises, storage)
Security constraints:
Curfew and movement tracking procedures
Stress due to the air alarms and eventual explosions (missiles, drones)
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 700.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
Fully-equipped apartment, Dnipro is pleasant city to live in, green zone with a large choice of restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping center etc
Education / academic background:
Master in logistic management
3-4 years experience in the humanitarian sector and on a similar position
Specific skills and experience:
Technical skills
1. Procurement management
2. Fleet and premises management
3. Budget management
Transversal skills
1. Rigor
2. pedagogy
3. Team management
Language:
1. English B2 minimum
2. Ukrainian and or Russian is a plus
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding. To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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