CRf intervention in the area
The French Red Cross has been operating in the DRC since 1979 as part of a partnership with the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of Congo (CRRDC). Since the 2000s, the CRf has had a delegation (permanent office) in Kinshasa, and has mainly carried out health projects in the former Bandundu. Since 2018, the organization has intensified its interventions, with projects focused on the Prevention and Control of Infections (PCI) of diseases with epidemiological characteristics, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) measures and support for health personnel and centers.
The French Red Cross has been operating in the DRC since 1979 as part of a partnership with the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of Congo (CRRDC). Since the 2000s, the CRf has had a delegation (permanent office) in Kinshasa, and has mainly carried out health projects in the former Bandundu. Since 2018, the organization has intensified its interventions, with projects focused on the Prevention and Control of Infections (PCI) of diseases with epidemiological characteristics, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) measures and support for health personnel and centers.
The CRf intervened in the East of the DRC in the response to the 10th Ebola epidemic to support health structures in medical and EHA Infection Prevention and Control (PCI), consolidated during the 11th epidemic with emergency response teams, and the Covid-19 Response in North and South Kivu.
Today, the CRF has a coordination office in Bukavu, a base in Uvira and Goma and a liaison office in Kinshasa. The projects carried out are:
- In Bukavu:
- a project started in March 2022, for a period of 3 years, to support the Panzi General Reference Hospital and the Panzi Foundation and in the Ibanda Health Zone for the promotion of gender equality in health based on the Panzi holistic model;
- a “Circular Economy” project in consortium with the Red Cross of the DRC and the Spanish Red Cross which will begin in September 2024;
- In Uvira: a Project within the framework of the Programmatic Partnership Programme (PPP) between the Red Cross Movement and DG Echo, which aims to accelerate local action in humanitarian and health crises in the city of Uvira
- In Goma and Katasomwa: an emergency PCI/WASH intervention project in displaced persons sites due to the population movement from North Kivu;
Job
General mission of the DMI:
Under the authority of the head of delegation, the logistics coordinator is responsible for:
- Define the purchasing and logistics strategy in line with the delegation’s guidelines and ensure its implementation
- Ensure coordination of CRf logistics action with other actors and the Red Cross movement
- Logistics Team Management
- Ensure the application of CRf purchasing and logistics procedures as defined in the MOPI
- Participate in security monitoring and ensure the implementation of rules relating to the security and safety of property, data and people
Missions and activities
- Mission 1: Ensures the coordination of the delegation’s logistics service
- Mission 2: Ensures the purchasing and supply of goods, services and works
- Mission 3: Ensures inventory management
- Mission 4: Ensures the organization of transport
- Mission 5: Ensures the management and maintenance of the motorized fleet
- Mission 6: Ensure equipment monitoring
- Mission 7: IT and telecommunications
- Mission 8: Ensures infrastructure management
- Mission 9: Safety and Security
- Mission 10: Ensures capitalization and reporting
- Mission 11: Ensures monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
- Mission 12: Participate in identifying the needs and priorities of the SN
- Mission 13: Ensure effective and dynamic management and leadership of your team
HIERARCHICAL AND FUNCTIONAL LINKS
- Hierarchical link : Provided by the Head of delegation
- Operational link : Ensures the management of the following positions: Deputy Logistics Coordinator, logistics assistant. Works closely with the headquarters logistics representative.
Collaborates internally with:
- Admin/Fin Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Health Coordinator, internal auditor, project managers, base logistician, base managers.
Collaborates externally with:
- The logistics team of the national company and participating national companies, suppliers and members of the logistics cluster, Hulo.
Join us
You want to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people!
You are looking for meaning and want to flourish within a committed company that upholds values.
You give importance to the principles and values defended and carried by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity, Universality)
JOIN US!!!
Desired start date
October 2024
Practical information related to the position
- Status type : expatriate
- Type of contract : Fixed-term contract under French law/precarious employment bonus paid at the end of the contract
- End-of-year bonus : equivalent to a 13th month pro-rated to the time of presence
- Perdiem : daily perdiem which varies depending on the country
- Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Airfare 100% covered by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month leave
- Health coverage : CFE + MSH Mutual Insurance (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
- MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
- Other insurance : provident cover (death-disability)
Summary
- Location: Bukavu – DRC – With travel to Kinshasa and to the Uvira and Goma bases for monitoring or support missions to the admin-fin and HR team and projects.
- Duration: 12 months (renewable)
- Available : October 2024
The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline for the announcement and submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.
If we do not contact you further within 3 weeks, please assume that we are not giving your application a favourable response.
Female applications encouraged.
Online training:
To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completing these courses is a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and the national societies. Stay Safe, for its part, aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the International Federation’s Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx
Qualifications and experience
Training in logistics (Bioforce type or bachelor’s degree in logistics) and experience in a similar position or minimum 4 years in a field logistician position.
SKILLS
Mandatory job requirements
- Capacity to organize and manage national and expatriate teams
- Great flexibility
- Cultural adaptability and listening skills
- Ability to cope with various pressures
- Good analytical and synthesis skills
- Good knowledge or experience of the Red Cross Movement (operation, mandates, etc.)
- Knowledge of lessor procedures
- Experienced in reporting
- Proficiency in purchasing procedures, stock management, vehicle fleet management
- Very good teamwork skills. Comfortable and flexible in human relations
- Rigor, flexibility and adaptability
- Patience
- Writing skills and experience in project writing and reporting
- Driving license
Skills valued
- Proficiency in the Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
Skills related to the specific environment of the mission:
- Great ability to adapt to changing contexts: knowing how to find alternatives quickly and call on existing partners where appropriate.
LANGUAGES
- Excellent level of French required (spoken and written)
