Emergency Logistics Manager – Gaza

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

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JOB CONTEXT:
The Palestine mission is part of the MASHRIQ regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. HI in 2023 has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including a long-term rehabilitation project in Gaza. HI is also the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Platforms in Gaza and in the West Bank (two coordination bodies among all rehabilitation actors in each area).

The new conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 70,000 Palestinians have been injured and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments. HI is managing a complex humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip, with extreme challenges in terms of access and security. In addition, HI is also implementing a mix of emergency response and preparedness activities in the West Bank, with several access and security challenges.

HI current response spans these sectors: physical rehabilitation, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy and distribution of health, hygiene, and NFI kits.

Main challenges: severe lack of security and humanitarian access in Gaza; security risks, access constraints, and potential further escalation in West Bank and East Jerusalem.

YOUR MISSION:
Reporting to the Country logistics manager, you as Emergency logistics manager, you ensure the efficient management of logistics resources for the site of intervention under your responsibility. You are the focal point for the Country logistics manager and as such informs him of any problems that fall within your remit and suggests solutions. You are a key player in the rollout and implementation of HI’s logistics standards, which consists in reworking the positioning of logistics at HI and affirming the principle of professional development.

1) Support the existing log team in the implementation of logistics tasks and the structuration of their work

2) Support the recruitment, induction and training of new logistics human resources

3) Support the Gaza expat visitors in their specific logistics needs.

4) Advise the senior operational and logistics managers on priorities and gaps for logistics in Gaza

You will be working closely with the Senior Logistics Manager, the Logistics Managers (based in Cairo and Gaza) and dealing with the Area Manager and Projects Managers.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Gaza Strip: In normal times, the security is unpredictable, with long calm periods followed by short bouts of armed confrontation. Security rules are tight with controlled movement. Systems for hibernation and evacuation are in place. In the current crisis the whole population is at constant risk due to frequent airstrikes. HI’s team has relocated to Rafah governorate. HI has setup a solid system with for security management, although the risks will remain high as long as the war continues.

• You hold a degree in logistics or supply chain.

• You have at least 5 years of experience in management of humanitarian logistics and at least 2 years of experience in emergency responses in conflict-affected countries.

• You are able to project quickly in an emergency context, manage your stress, and work under pressure.

• You are able to handle conflicts, you have strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with good communication and negotiation skills in English.

• With a high capacity for analysis and synthesis, you have proven training and local capacity building experience.

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 6 months International contract starting from November 2024;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
• Pension scheme;
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary from 2750€ gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem: 756 € net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary for Gaza
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: according to the level of the mission : 5 days every 2 months + possible transport/package support for Gaza
• Position: Unaccompanied:
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;
• If you are resident in the country: local package.