The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practise your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference.

• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.

• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.

• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.

• Competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, and mobility allowance).

Job Title: Logistics Site Manager

Level: B3

Duty Station: Iraq – Erbil – Logistics Center

Reports to: Deputy Head of Sub delegation

Duration of Contract: One-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal to an open-ended contract. For internal candidates, this contract may be open-ended based on your existing contract status.

Date of Issue: 16 February 2025

Deadline for applications: 01 March 2025

Objective:
Logistics Site Manager oversees logistics operations in Erbil sub-delegation. He/she provides technical and operational support in the areas of purchasing, warehousing, stock management, transport, and impex to ensure that assistance arrives at the final distribution point at the agreed time and in good condition. He/she will be in contact with the logistics coordination unit in Baghdad and other logistics site managers when deemed necessary.

Key Responsibilities:
• Sets up, adapts, and maintains the logistics infrastructure according to the needs, in collaboration with the Logistics Country Manager.
• Is responsible for implementing logistics procedures in accordance with the logistics strategy for the country and financial procedures.
• Maintains and ensures proper use of general and specialized logistics IT tools.
• Oversees and coordinates statistical reporting, queries, and inventories.
• Supervises the customer service desk and ensures that customer requests are promptly treated.
• Plans and oversees procurement activities (purchase orders, supplier files, sourcing, etc.).
• Supervises IMPEX and transport and distribution activities.
• Sets up, operates, and manages a warehouse and manages stock inventory.
• Follows up and manages the supply chain requests and ensures they are treated in a timely fashion, supervises customer desk service and carries out related reporting.
• Ensures logistics-related capacity building and HR matters on-site.
• Is responsible for managing finances for the cost center under his/her responsibility.
• Ensures that ICRC logistics systems are in place, operational and respected.
• In collaboration with Fleet, ensures maximum availability and implements control mechanisms for all logistical assets (vehicles, generators) located in the sub-delegation.

Education and Professional Experience required:
• Bachelor or technical degree in logistics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years work experience, preferably in commercial, or humanitarian logistics, including management experience.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of specialized software.
• Excellent Language skills in English, Kurdish, & Arabic.
• ICRC field experience is an asset.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contact, a cover letter stating why they think they have the necessary skills and qualifications for this job opportunity; and their salary expectations. Clearly marked to (erb_hr_services@icrc.org) with the subject line: SURNAME first name/ vacancy title.

• Only CV in PDF format and as attachment will be accepted.
• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permit in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

NB: If you have not heard from us within a month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No Fee:
ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHETHER APPLICATION, TESTS, INTERVIEWS OR PROCESSING.