Assistant Logistic Officer

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

 

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

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Summary

• Vacancy: 1
• Location: Cox’s Bazar
• Experience: At least 5 years
• Published: 25 Jun 2024

 

Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field e.g. Management/ Business Administration /Social Science;

Experience

• At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields required;
• Experience working with national and international organizations that are contributing to the Humanitarian assistances for Rohingya Refugees is a significant advantage;
• Prior experience with Refugees is desirable;
• Experience of working with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
• Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English is required;

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction;
• Capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner;
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent contacts with colleagues, government officials, community representatives and contractors;
• Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work schedules;
• Strong community liaison, mobilization and negotiation skills required;
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications required;
• Good in both oral and written English;
• Strong communications skills and ability to work with a team to achieve organizational goals;
• Good negotiation skills, and the ability to bring consensus amongst people
• Age : 36 years (Age limit will be relaxed in case of potential candidate)

Responsibilities & Context

Red Cross – Red Crescent movement is the largest volunteer organization in the world. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is a national society of the movement, constituted on 31 March 1973 by the President’s Order No. 26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. This is the biggest humanitarian organization in Bangladesh. As an auxiliary to the government, the Society provides humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable people over the last 48 years and has undertaken a wide range of activities in humanitarian response, disaster management, health, capacity building and in promoting Red Cross/ Red Crescent ideals and principles.

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is looking for a suitable Bangladeshi national for the following position under Myanmar Refugee Relief Operations (MRRO) at Cox’s Bazar:

Project Name : Myanmar Refugee Relief Operations (MRRO), Cox’s Bazar

Duration of Contract: Up to 31 December 2024 (extendable)

Report to: Deputy Director, MRRO

Responsible for: Project Coordination and Accountable to Program Manager

Location : BDRCS MRRO Office, Cox’s Bazar

Job Purpose: The Assistant Logistic Officer (ALO) is responsible for ensure logistics activities and coordination of MRRO. The primary objective of the ALO position is to ensure the timely and effective provide logistics services for the project, addressing the day-to-day concerns of the project, updating on project’s progress, project’s plans, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with the Logistic Officer to facilitate the transportation of NFIs from warehouse to Distribution center, ensure all In and Out report for the NFIs.
• Ensure proper Stock Card, Bin Card for every item in the warehouse.
• Support the procurement team in implementing the organization’s internal policies and procedures in processing procurements as per the general requirements of the other departments and co-workers in accordance with the Procurement Manual.
• Maintains files of all logistics records under his/her responsibility in a confidential manner according to logistics procedures.
• Maintain up to date asset register to be submitted monthly to the Logistics Officer.
• Implement a storage/inventory system according to donors to be able to identify assets purchased under defined budgets.
• Collect and review vehicle and generator log books and report any inconsistencies.
• Participate to internal meetings, outside meetings, and weekly meetings with UNHCR.
• Signing delivery notes upon receipt of shipments.
• Heeding notes about appropriate procedures for handling stock, particularly when fragile.
• Unpacking items and arranging these on shelves, if needed.
• Preparing projects’ needs by gathering requisition.
• Ensuring that the facility remains clean, sanitary, and well-organized.
• Purchasing items as per approved requisition. Maintain detailed and accurate record of purchase committee meetings including agendas, meeting minutes, follow-up/action points.
• Ensure that follow up of document approvals by concerned authorities is done timely and consistently and keep the Deputy Director/ Project Manager updated as required;
• Responsible for ensuring all project documents and records are maintained;
• Assist other staff in the identification of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks,
• Report to the Deputy Director/ Program Manager on a daily and weekly basis and the project’s performance in relation to logistic issues;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned. Any other relevant duties as requested by the line manager/concerned authorities.

Compensation & Other Benefits

As per projects salary structure

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar

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