LOGISTICS COORDINATOR_EMERGENCY POOL

Médecins Sans Frontières, founded in 1971, is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of medical professionals, logistics, administrative and various other professions, all guided by our medical ethics and our principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF WaCA, created in 2019, is the first MSF headquarters in Africa, and responds to the desire to reinvent the MSF movement after 50 years of humanitarian actions in the world, for more access to care, more reactivity and proactivity for greater medical coverage of affected populations in the world.

Why join us?

You are preparing to become a member of the MSF family, with over 50 years of emergency medical action that earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

We are an inclusive organization that considers social and professional well-being a right for all and provides an environment that considers the diversity of each member.

MSF WaCA claims an African anchorage that considers the local expertise with which it contributes to the implementation of its activities and makes each member, a key actor of the new dynamics of the humanitarian action in the world.

Diversity, Inclusion & Safe Recruitment

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries.

We Are Looking for: Logistics coordinator – Emergency Pool

Department: Operations

Direct Manager: Emergency Coordinator

Functional Manager: Logistic Referent - Emergency Cell

Working %: 100%

Position Based in: Field

Mobility: High mobility required – availability for short-notice deployments in emergency contexts across WaCA region

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract; Renewable

Position to be filled: Selected candidates will be added to the MSF WaCA Emergency Pool roster and may be contacted for deployment as operational emergency needs arise.

Objectives

The Logistic Coordinator (Emergency) is responsible for overseeing and managing all logistical activities during emergency interventions to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality operational responses aligned with MSF standards to ensure optimal support to medical operations.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure setup, follow-up, and closure of emergency logistical operations

• Define and implement logistical deployment plans

• Supervise and manage logistics teams in the field

• Ensure compliance with MSF policies and quality standards

• Support the Head of Mission in security management and implementation

• Define and monitor risk reduction measures and contingency plans

• Ensure compliance with security protocols and evacuation procedures

• Guarantee proper living and working conditions for teams

• Manage infrastructures (bases, offices, accommodations)

• Ensure proper functioning of IT and communication systems

• Oversee transport, supply chain, and technical logistics activities

• Contribute to reporting and knowledge capitalization

• Manage, train and evaluate logistics staff

• Ensure capacity building and development of logistics teams

Education

Degree in logistics, engineering, supply chain, or related field

Technical training is an asset (logistics coordination, emergency response)

Competencies

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• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Ability to work in unstable and high-risk environments

• Strong stress management skills

• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Strong communication and coordination skills

Professional experience required

Minimum 2 years of experience in humanitarian logistics

Experience in emergency or unstable contexts is required

Proven experience in managing logistics teams

Languages Skills

Working proficiency in English and French

Computer Skills

MS Office suite (mainly MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

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N.B.: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline: 18:00 GMT 22.07.026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.