Logistician - Administrative

Logistician - Administrative © Olivier Asselin/MSF

 

There are rare positions available as an administrative logistician, ensuring that a project has the staff and supplies it needs, when it needs them. You could be responsible for the purchase and transport of drugs and equipment (locally or internationally); planning for expected future needs and monitoring stock levels; ensuring that the project functions within budget; and training and managing the team of locally employed staff. With the techinical logistician and the project coordinator, you will probably have frequent interaction with local authorities and organisations and will be involved in the implementation of security protocols.

In some cases, the positions of technical logistician and administrative logistician are combined as all round logistician.

Basic Requirements: 
  • Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
  • Minimum two years of significant and relevant professional experience post-qualification
  • Demonstrated ability to work well as a part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience in supervising, training and managing others
  • Flexibility and ability to cope with stress
  • Willingness to work in unstable environments
  • Minimum of 3 months' relevant travel or work experience in developing countries
  • Available to work in the field for a minimum of 9 months

MSF is always looking for people with language skills and at the moment we are particularly looking for field workers with good French.

You should meet all the basic as well as the essential requirements relevant to your profession before applying to MSF.

Essential Requirements: 

Technical skills and experience in three or more of the following areas:

  • Basic bookkeeping
  • Supply management
  • Office management
  • Accounting
  • Proven ability as a manager or team leader
  • Ability to train and coach people

Ideally, you should apply 3-6 months before you are thinking of going overseas.

If you feel that you meet our basic and specific requirements you can complete the application form online by clicking here