Medical logistician

MEDICAL LOGISTICIAN

Kyiv based

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 80 countries and has some 19,000 field staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence to Ukraine. There are more than 500 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Sloviansk, Severodonetsk, Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk and Odesa.

ICRC is Equal Opportunity Employer giving highest priority to staff safety and security.

For more information, visit website: http://www.icrc.org/

AIM OF THE POSITION

The Medical planner based in Kyiv provide Logistics services and support to ICRC assistance programs in areas of order management, supply chain planning, warehousing, stock management, in accordance with the ICRC's logistics standards and local legislation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning: participate in project designs, anticipate needs for supplies, carry out the procurement for projects, and keep abreast of changes in medical supplies in close cooperation with the Health Department
• Supply chain management and purchasing, using local suppliers where possible
• Inventory control: analyze demands, prepare regular forecasts, calculate replenishment orders and initiate procurement accordingly
• Stores and stock management: manage stores ensuring security and maintenance, and making sure that stocks are kept in proper storage conditions
• Distribution management: ensure accurate and complete documentation is prepared for all consignments
• Customer service: act as a focal point for the assistance staff
• Quality control
• Reporting
• Staff management and training

REQUIREMENTS

Education and professional qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional experience in logistics and supply chain management
• Good command (spoken and written) of English
• Computer proficiency
• Minimum two years' professional experience in logistics (humanitarian experience an asset)

Personal Competencies

• Conversant with information systems
• Fully conversant with IT tools
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Open-minded and adaptable
• Able to cope with stress, at times in dangerous environments
• Well organized and analytical
• Problem solving skills

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter by 4st of November 2020.

Only candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interview. No queries by phone please.