The Logistics Project are committed to raising standards of logistics performance across the relief and development sectors; as part of this we are looking for a Volunteer Logistics Administrator to work with small NGOs, FBO and Social Enterprises who do not have in-house capacity.
You will ideally have worked in commercial, government or military logistics and have a good understanding of international logistics. You should have experience of dealing with shipping agents and freight forwarders ad have a good grasp of incoterms, although a recent logistics graduate with an interest in the humanitarian field or an exceptional development graduate with and interest in logistics would be considered.
Your role will be to field requests for information from organisations and build a profile on their operations and where possible to answer their query from your professional knowledge. For queries outside your capacity you will staff these to our panel of consultants and then collate a comprehensive answer for the enquiring organisation.
You will need to be able to assimilate information quickly and clearly present it. Project management, administrative skills and the ability to see things through are essential. There will be opportunities for development and possibly travel to expand your knowledge. The Logistics Project is a start up organisation so this is a great opportunity to help shape and organisation committed to supporting the frontline effort of relief and development agencies. We currently have charitable projects across Africa, Asia and The Caribbean. Our offices are based in Bath with opportunities to work remotely we
How to apply:
Pleas apply to info@thelogisticsproject.org with the subject line RW/VOL including:
CV/RESUME
2 referees
An informal letter on why you would like to work with us and what you feel you have to gain and offer.
Around 250 words on what you would do on sunny afternoon in our hometown of Bath.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 June 2012