What we are looking for:

A highly qualified, resilient, and dynamic logistics professional to oversee logistics setup and ensure that NRC Palestine is well-positioned to respond to current and future needs. The position holder shall demonstrate strong engagement and leadership in all major logistics actions while ensuring capacity building of the logistics teams across the entire country.

What you will do:

• Ensure that country set up complies with NRC Logistical Guidelines, NRC policies and donor requirements.
• Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures and develop in-country logistics policy documentation in line with NRC Global procedure.
• Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices
• Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers.
• Ensure the timely delivery of logistics support services to all NRC Palestine CO projects.
• Develop the set-up of the logistics department to cope with the fast-changing growth of programs at the country level.
• Support and develop relevant logistics training including coaching of newly recruited senior Logistics staff in all Area Offices (AO).
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programmes by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
• Ensure the proper Logistics components are included in budget preparation for new grants and annual budgets – follow up and manage allocated budget lines (e.g. fuel, rental agreements).
• Development and implementation of advanced planning tools and systems for logistics activities (procurement, warehousing, fleet, etc.) in coordination with the project heads.
• Set up key performance measures for all aspects of logistics activities and regularly review them against actual performance.
• Close and regular communication, coordination and planning will all project managers.
• Directly assisting and contributing to program and project design, including budget development.
• Manage the logistics team as well as train and support line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities.
• Contribute to program and project design, including budget development and preparation.  Follow up and manage allocated budget lines.
• Oversight and coordination of market analysis by logistics staff to support project modality decisions with analysis of the functionality and accessibility of markets local to target populations.
• Provide audit and control checks within the country to ensure compliance to the logistics handbook.
• Ensure an anti-corruption focus in procedures and training.
• Set up key performance indicators for all aspects of logistics activities and provide regular review, analysis, and reporting against performance.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
• Contribute to the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across areas of responsibility.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working as a senior Logistics Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and report writing.
• Knowledge of market analysis tools and approaches.
• Knowledge of Logistics Management in the Middle East particularly in Palestine is an advantage.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Hebrew or Arabic desirable

What we offer:

• Duty station: Jerusalem
• Contract: 12 months (renewable conditional on funding and performance)
• Travel: 40% within Palestine
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We welcome applications from all eligible and interested individuals possessing the requisite work authorization or the ability to promptly obtain legal authorization for employment in Jerusalem. Send in your application by latest December 22, 2023.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Palestine here.