Logistics manager
ARC helps rebuild self-reliant communities. In Rwanda,
ARC provides basic services and enables economic recovery in five refugee camps.
ARC is looking for outstanding candidates to fill the position of Operations
& Logistics Manager.
ARC provides basic services and enables economic recovery in five refugee camps.
ARC is looking for outstanding candidates to fill the position of Operations
& Logistics Manager.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
ARC is looking for an experienced, result driven,
innovative and highly conscientious individual to manage and coordinate its
logistics and operations in the country. The Operations and Logistics Manager
(OLM) will provide leadership to improve the performance of all logistical and
operational functions to achieve better service delivery and cost-effectiven
innovative and highly conscientious individual to manage and coordinate its
logistics and operations in the country. The Operations and Logistics Manager
(OLM) will provide leadership to improve the performance of all logistical and
operational functions to achieve better service delivery and cost-effectiven
ess
using best and emerging practices in operations management and putting to
profit technological innovations.
Within a matrix management structure, the OLM will
report to the Country Director and directly supervise a team of logistics staff
based in Kigali and also provide technical support and capacity building to
logistics personnel in the field. The OLM is a member of the management team
and will work in close coordination with other departments and management staff
to provide outstanding support to the field operations and to collaborate with
Head Quarters on operational issues.
report to the Country Director and directly supervise a team of logistics staff
based in Kigali and also provide technical support and capacity building to
logistics personnel in the field. The OLM is a member of the management team
and will work in close coordination with other departments and management staff
to provide outstanding support to the field operations and to collaborate with
Head Quarters on operational issues.
The successful candidate will be a self motivated,
client oriented operations manager with strong sense of personal ethic,
Integrity, a big appetite for quality improvement and accountability to Improve
stewardship of ARC’s resources. The OLM will be a key contributor in helping
ARC Rwanda to navigate towards a period of change to achieve its new country
strategy.
client oriented operations manager with strong sense of personal ethic,
Integrity, a big appetite for quality improvement and accountability to Improve
stewardship of ARC’s resources. The OLM will be a key contributor in helping
ARC Rwanda to navigate towards a period of change to achieve its new country
strategy.
This is a Kigali based position with frequent travel
to field sites (20% of time).
to field sites (20% of time).
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Masters degree in a related field required
(Operations Management, Business administration, International Trade,
Humanitarian Logistics etc.); - Minimum of 5 years of operations and logistics
management experience with humanitarian or development programs at the
international level in diverse settings; - Previous international exposure working in
different countries in and out of Africa; - Continuous education and specialized trainings in
operations and logistics management - Strong experience and technical skills in supply
chain management and asset management - Proven track record in security management
- Background in policy formulation, process design
and quality management - Skills and knowledge in the design and use of
Information Management Systems (IMS); - Knowledge of donor’s procurement policies (BPRM,
UNHCR etc.).
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
- Proactive, Innovative, Self-motivated, Result
based, Detailed oriented; - Strong work ethics and integrity;
- Ability to work under pressure and to multitask;
- Advanced planning skills and ability to meet
deadlines in a rapid pace environment without compromising on quality - Strong staff supervision and team capacity
building skills; - Excellent leadership and organizational skills;
- High level of flexibility and tolerance to
ambiguity; - Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge
of French is an advantage; - Appetite for the use of technological solutions
and innovations to improve efficiency and effectiveness; - Strong computer literacy.
Please see full job description and apply online on
ARC’s website at
ARC’s website at
http://www.arcrelief.org/site/PageServer?pagename=careers_jobs
before Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 05:00 PM
before Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 05:00 PM
This is a senior management position. Apply only if
you fulfill all requirements. Candidates without a completed master degree will
not be considered. We appreciate your interest in ARC. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
you fulfill all requirements. Candidates without a completed master degree will
not be considered. We appreciate your interest in ARC. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
Rebuilding Self-Reliant communities
American Refugee Committee
