Desirable

• Good written and spoken skills in Arabic and English language
• Initiative and pro-active problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers and packages
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Good reporting skills
• Flexibility and ready to work extra hours where required.

Behavioural competencies (based on Oxfam’s Leadership Model)

Oxfam’s programme has been established in 2014 in response to the ISIS conflict in Iraq. Oxfam implemented activities during the past few years was built around the delivery of 3 main areas: A) Lifesaving humanitarian assistance b) Recovery assistance, and C) Promotion of Women Rights.

• Lifesaving humanitarian assistance: to newly displaced populations residing in camps or host communities. The bulk of this work was done around the Mosul Operation with activities implemented in the governorates of Erbil, Salah Al Din and Ninewa. Activities included: Establishment/rehabilitation of safe water (boreholes, repair of infrastructure); Emergency water supply (distribution of water through trucking and bottled water); Setting up water tanks and networks in camps; Distribution of hygiene items; construction of latrines; Cash for Work opportunities inside the camps to allow construction work and solid waste management; and Distribution of emergency winterisation kits.
• Recovery assistance: to returnees, local host communities and IDPs to recover from the post-conflict and to cope with protracted displacement. The main activities implemented under these areas of work include: Rehabilitation of water infrastructure; Supporting local authorities to rehabilitate essential public services (schools and hospitals); Grants to returnees to recover damaged businesses; Provision of livestock to support farmers; Cash for Work opportunities contributing to income for vulnerable families and supporting rehabilitation of infrastructure of public interest (irrigation canals, main roads).
• Promotion of Women Rights: through contributing to the implementation of the National Plan for 1325 UN Resolution, and economic empowerment of women through provision of training and grants to establish/rehabilitate businesses.

In order to serve these three objectives, Oxfam work aimed to integrate the following key sectors together for every intervention in a given location:

• Water Sanitation and Hygiene
• Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods
• Non-food-Items and Shelter
• Protection of lives and rights of civilians
• Gender Justice
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
• Advocacy and Media work

Team Purpose

To support conflict-affected populations access appropriate and equitable assistance that meets humanitarian needs and reduces underlying drivers of conflict at all levels.

Job Purpose

To provide quality logistic support. Work with other members of the logistics team to develop and implement efficient logistical support systems for Oxfam in a complex operation. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assets & Equipment:

• To ensure that all Oxfam assets and equipment are registered in the Tikrit office and guesthouse.
• To manage Oxfam GB assets in Tikrit and maintain the assets register.
• To maintain the Equipment Inventory Spreadsheet.
• Track all asset and equipment movements

• Fleet Management:
• Supervise and plan vehicle allocation in order to optimally serve the needs of the program and to regulate the use of vehicles for the Programme
• Work with other staff member to make sure security and safety procedures followed for any Vehicle movements.
• Managing & Preparing vehicles rental and their contracts and processing payment of the contracts monthly.
• Organises for transportation of project materials from designated sources to the final destinations by the most cost effective and efficiency in coordination with the procurement and warehouse team and communicate with suppliers providing transportation for this purpose.
• Ensure the Oxfam rented vehicles movement guidelines are implemented and keep vehicle flies for all documentations for each vehicle and make sure that the vehicle daily logbook is maintained.
• Evaluate Drivers’ performance and recommend on any training needed for them.
• Regular inspection of the vehicles to ensure they meet the safety standard.

• Admin:
• Ensure office and guest house supplies such as stationaries, water, kitchen supplies etc are made on time and prepare payments with all required documents.
• Ensure all required repair and maintenance of guest house and Office are maintained.
• Monitor all office and guest house running costs including regular maintenance of office generator, supply of fuel, lubricants, filters and schedule generator running hours where necessary.
• Ensure internet service and electricity for office and guest are paid on time to avoid service discontinuity.
• Arrange accommodation of visitors in Oxfam’s guest house.

• Others:

Some tasks might require travelling outside the work base to support teams in field and project locations as designated by line manager within the logistic activities.

To cover for the Logistics and Procurement Officer during his absence

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• At least two years’ experience in Logistics or Admin
• Proven experience and knowledge of operational Admin, logistics & supply practice, policies & procedures
• Experience of working in emergencies or chronic conflict environment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally, orally and in writing

Desirable

• Good written and spoken skills in Arabic and English language
• Initiative and pro-active problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers and packages
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Good reporting skills
• Flexibility and ready to work extra hours where required.

Behavioural competencies (based on Oxfam’s Leadership Model)

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.