Logistics Officer

 

Logistics Officer
Catholic Relief Services - CRS


IMPORTANT DATE
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Starting date of application form     23rd August, 2024

Last date of application     2nd September, 2024

Location      Karachi

Jobs Position    Logistics

Vacancy Detail

About CRS:
CRS is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in the United States that works in over 100 countries to promote human development by responding to catastrophic emergencies, combating disease and poverty, and fostering peace and justice. CRS was founded in 1943 to help war-torn Europe and its refugees recover. Today, we are committed to assisting those in most need, regardless of race, creed, or nationality.

SHRRP Background:
The Sindh Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (SHRRP) is a collaboration of all stakeholders working to assist Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affected (SPHF) with housing reconstruction and settlement recovery. SHRRP's mission is to ensure that "Flood families live in resilient homes and communities in Sindh." The SHRRP will assist SPHF with strategic planning, coordination, and collaboration with national and international organizations, the corporate sector, and public groups involved in Sindh's post-flood housing recovery process. The platform will ensure that SPHF-led technical support and information management are streamlined, disseminated, and communicated at all levels. Prioritize The primary goal is to develop a fund-raising strategy and flexible resource mobilization to fill gaps and give SPHF and partners with the capacity-building support they require.

 

Job Summary:  

You will coordinate the implementation of all day-to-day logistics activities to ensure all programs and operations have the goods and services needed when they need them in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.

 Your knowledge and experience will allow you to coordinate commodity and logistics needs and challenges and the implementation of solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability. 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate with the supply chain team and necessary programming professionals to provide logistical services that fulfill pipeline needs. Help identify supply chain management difficulties and make ideas about how to address them.
Support the implementation of delivery operations from the arrival of goods in-country (or local purchase point) to the warehouses and then to the final distribution centers in line with CRS and donor laws, as well as international and local supply chain standards and needs.

Collaborate and communicate with the procurement team to ensure that they receive timely purchase requisitions that include detailed specifications, delivery schedules, and other terms and conditions, such as labeling, branding, and marking.
Provide ongoing coaching and support to CRS and partner personnel and laborers to ensure their ability to accurately, consistently, and transparently conduct commodities logistical processes while adhering to security, safety, and health regulations.
Help to coordinate and supervise commodity receiving, transportation, distribution, and disposal activities. Liaise with surveyors, C&F agents, the Transport Officer, partners, and other parties to ensure that goods are received and distributed on schedule.
Maintain up-to-date files containing all necessary logistical papers, and ensure that all supply chain management activities and movements are thoroughly and precisely documented. Prepare and/or review.

Basic Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related degree is preferred. Professional certification(s) in supply chain or related fields are greatly preferred.
A minimum of three years of expertise in supply chain, logistics, and procurement management, preferably with an international business.
expertise of political dynamics throughout the chain, infrastructure, market expertise, and applicable laws and regulations.
Required Languages - List the languages needed to execute the job.

Duration: 3 months (Possible extension)

Travel - include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

  • Good planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
  • Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team environment

·         Preferred Qualifications.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio). Experience with commodity tracking systems is an advantage.





Agency REDI Competencies (for All CRS Employees):
Agency competencies define expected conduct and attitudes for all employees. When exhibited, they create an engaging environment, assist employees in performing to their full potential, and assist CRS in meeting agency objectives. These are based on CRS's mission, values, and guiding principles, and each staff member applies them to carry out his or her responsibilities and achieve the intended results.

  • Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
  • Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
  • Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
  • Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
  • Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
  • Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities

Supervisory responsibilities include office support staff and drivers.

Key Work Relationships:
Internal: National Coordinator, Head of Operations, and all CRS and SHRRP employees.
External stakeholders include vendors, drivers, and other essential parties.

Disclaimer: This job description does not include all of the skills, effort, obligations, and responsibilities that come with the employment.
CRS' talent acquisition practices demonstrate our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable persons from abuse and exploitation.
CRS emphasizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries where CRS has offices.
CRS is an equal opportunity employer.

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