Job in Turkey: Logistics and Administration Technical Advisor at IFRC

IFRC offers a job opportunity in Turkey for the position of Logistics and Administration Technical Advisor for 6 months. The goal of this position is capacity building and coaching to Logistic and Admin Departments. You will focus on the training and capacity building of the existing procurement and administration structure. As well, you shall ensure the existing structure has the required capacity, skills, and knowledge for managing the country-level logistics operations in close cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent and the LPSCM, in line with IFRC LPSCM strategy operational objectives and the requirements of IFRC Delegation in Türkiye.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure the existing procurement unit has the capacity and skills to develop the procurement plan and the supply chain strategy.
• Train the existing logistics and administration team in IFRC standard procedures and systems.  
• Lift up the capacity of the logistics team to ensure they can play the role of the IFRC observer in the TRC tenders.
• Work with the existing teams to identify the existing needs and gaps existing across IFRC delegation to provide procurement support and advise required by those other IFRC functions in the operation in:
• planning/budgeting.
• conducting procurement of goods and services.
• receiving goods and services.
• storing goods, conducting all in-line with IFRC standards, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure the existing procurement unit provide procurement services to in country operating National Societies and IFRC partners as required.
• Provide supervision and direction to the existing procurement team on of the operations’ sourcing systems in close cooperation with the LPSCM. 
• If necessary, coordinate all NS and IFRC procurement requests with LPSCM Global Service Center.
• Ensure the existing Logistics and administration team are responsible for the effective management and maintenance of IFRC assets ensuring adherence to country and IFRC regulations, practices, and other requirements.
• Train the existing Logistics team to ensure timely monthly reports detailing specifics according to the needs.
• Support the Türkiye delegation to ensure the handover of the ESSN project is implemented smoothly. 

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You must have:

• Professional qualification in logistics or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience of a wide variety of logistics roles and activities, including procurement, contracting, workshop management, and customs clearance. 
• 3 years of experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country.
• 3 years of experience in providing logistics services and supply chain management in IFRC led emergencies. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing the procurement and logistics capacity of a team.
• Self-driven, and ability to multitask.
• Prioritize and deliver to deadlines. 
• Results oriented person with a focus on agility and customer satisfaction. 
• Advanced knowledge of procurement principles. 
• Fluently spoken and written in English.
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is preferred. 

About the IFRC

The IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network, comprising 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies working to save lives, build community resilience, strengthen localization and promote dignity around the world.

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