Logistics Officеr

JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer

COUNTRY: Ukraine

REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager

LOCATION: Kyiv

PREFERRED STARTING DATE: 1^st August, 2022 

Norwegian People’s Aid is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to fill the following vacant position.

WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The vision of Norwegian People’s Aid is Solidarity in Action. We are a politically independent membership-based organisation working in Norway and in more than 30 countries around the world. Founded in 1939 as the labour movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation, NPA aims to improve people’s living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. NPA’s international work covers three core areas: Mine Action and Disarmament, Democratisation and Just distribution of power and resources and Humanitarian Action and Crises response.

Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to impact millions of people for decades to follow. Mine Action and Disarmament’s vision is a world where people and communities are safe, resilient and protected before, during and after armed conflict. Together with national authorities and other stakeholders, we are working to resolve problems faced by local communities caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war. Currently, NPA has more than 20 Mine Action Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Balkans and the Middle East. 

Do you want to join our professional and committed global team in our mission to protect civilians from explosive weapons?

NPA is opening a Mine Action and Disarmament programme with the aim of protecting civilians from the threats posed by explosive ordnance (EO) in Ukraine. NPA is planning to assist displaced and non-displaced civilians with humanitarian activities such as: Explosive Ordnance Risk Education, Conflict Preparedness and Protection and mines and EO clearance, as well as capacity development projects. NPA’s country office is currently in Kyiv with other country bases to be open in the near future. 

In this position your main responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:

• Process purchase requisitions/orders within purchasing authority.
• Invite, assess and recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure that all vehicles are in good working order and equipped according to NPA policy.
• Manage a stock system control and store keeping.
• Keeps asset inventory updated at all times.
• Assist in booking of travel and accommodation requirements for staff and official visitors.
• Ensures all logistics operations are fully documented and filing system well organized.

To be succesfull in this role you must have:

• University degree/diploma in a relevant field.
• Fluent English language skills – both written and spoken. 
• Computer and Microsoft software skills.
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar role, preferably (but not exclusively) in the humanitarian sector.
• Experience with software for procurement, warehousing and fleet management is desirable.
• Experience in importation and customs procedures is preferred.

The following personal qualifications are required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Systematic and organised in approach, including accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail, tenacity, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure with limited supervision.

• Excellent health.

Please note that the announced position will depend on availability of funds and NPA’s successful registration in country.

Kindly send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]