Logistics And Security Coordinator , Haiti

Title: Logistics & Security Coordinator

Employer: GOAL

Location: Haiti



Applications opened: 02 Dec 2013 | Close: 08

Jan 2014



Team/Programme:

The main purpose of this position is to assist the

Country Director in managing the support

functions of GOAL's operation in Haiti with direct

responsibility for managing Security, Transport,

Warehouse/Compound, Procurement and IT.



Key areas of responsability:

Security Management Duties

Regularly review and update (as necessary) all

safety and security procedures and policies,

ensuring that they are kept relevant to the

evolving safety and security context of each

location

Support Country Director and Area Coordinator in

ensuring that these are adhered to at all times

Undertake regular risk assessments on all of

GOALs activities

Ensure that all preparedness measures as laid out

in the security guidelines are in place, in

particular evacuation plans and security trees

Regularly conduct field visits to assess the field

sites compliance with safety and security

procedure

Provide recommendations to the Country Director

and Programme Managers on any aspect of a field

sites safety or security management which

requires improvement. Included in the

recommendations should be guidance on how to

implement the recommended improvements

Implement and advise on in-country training for

GOAL staff in relation to safety and security.

Develop an individualized training programme for

all senior staff and as required source external

training to meet identified training needs

Attend meetings, read security updates and

obtain accurate information based on multiple

sources.

Liaise with security actors as well as the NGO

community (Joint Security Forum) and any other

parties with respect to security issues

Initiate, review and collate security incident

reports for each location

Provide security briefings as part of induction for

new staff and visitors

Prepare daily updates and a weekly security

situation report for the Country Director

Perform regular capacity building, provide

support and complete performance appraisals

Ensure that GOAL guards are adequately trained

and performing their duties in a professional

manner

Manage the relationship and performance of

GOAL's external security programme

Provide capacity building support to field office

security focal point





Logistical Duties

Overall responsibility for service delivery in

Transport, Procurement, IT, Warehouse and

Compound

Oversee the Procurement function to ensure it is

adhering to all relevant GOAL and donor policies

Support the development of a strong Haitian

Procurement Officer

Oversee the IT department ensuring that IT

outages are minimized and that adequate

hardware and software are in place to support

programme delivery

Oversee the transport department ensuring that

maximum efficiency is achieved from GOAL Haiti's

fleet and rental costs are minimised

Oversee the Warehouse and Compound

department by ensuring that maximum use is

made of GOAL Haiti's properties, costs minimised

and appropriate controls and policies being

followed

Ensure GOAL systems and processes adhere to

GOAL's internal procedures and those of key

institutional donors

Lead smart and practical policy development in

all departments

Provide leadership at senior management team

level and contribute to a service delivery culture

within all systems in GOAL Haiti





Qualifications and Experience:

3-5 years or more previous overseas management

experience in humanitarian assistance

programmes, at least 2 years of which must be at

senior management level

Experience of liaising with institutional donors,

governmental and local authorities, and other

NGOs, including security networks

Experience of managing bid and tender, logistics

and the procurement cycle, fleet and fleet

procurement

Experience in developing security protocols and

procedures and supporting implementation

Experience in designing and providing security

training

Budgetary control and financial management

skills a plus

Experience of managing large multicultural teams

of people

Experience in conflict resolution in the workplace

Strong writing and analytic skills

Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

A willingness to accept basic living conditions

Solid English communication skills (ready, writing,

speaking); Fluent French or Creole is preferable

Good team player, capable of working with a

multinational country team.





How to apply:

Please follow this link: http://goo.gl/Rjw07d and submit all the

necessary requirements.