Operation Logistics Referent (RLO) – Polyvalent

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Join MSF OCG as an Operation Logistics Referent (RLO) – Polyvalent!

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

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Context & Mission

The RLO is a logistics referent detached to operations to assist an operational cell in all its missions support activities. He/she primarily has a technical reference role, but his experience and understanding of operations makes him or her an important member of the cell involved in the management of operations, especially in the monitoring of mission security management and applied security aspects.

The RLO Polyvalent within the Log Ops team has 3 main scopes of responsibilities:

• As a polyvalent RLO, he/she provides support to the emergency cell RLO during intensive activity phases (surge) or when replacement is needed (field mission, rest period, training, etc.)

• He/she is providing support to a regular cell according to peaks of activity which require reinforced support from operational logistics.

• Within the RLO Team, he/she brings his/her skills and expertise during the development of activities capitalization work, practical tools, specific training content, protocols and procedures drafting, etc. ... he/she will then have a so-called Back Office activity.

Responsibilities

As a member of the LogOPS unit, he/she provides a support to an operational Cell and therefore participate in the of objectives and operational strategy by guaranteeing technical and logistical feasibility. Key responsibilities of this position include:

• He/she is the guarantor of the proper functioning of the supply chain of the missions for which he/she is in charge.

• He/she works in collaboration with the supply referent in support of his Cell to anticipate and resolve issues related to the mission supply chains.

• He/she supervises technical and logistical activities and is responsible for the application of logistics fundamentals and logistics field tools.

• He/she anticipates the logistical and technical problems that missions may face and undertakes to resolves them.

• He/she promotes and facilitates the implementation of technical activities aimed at improving the impact of medical programs (Wash, Food and non-food distribution, hospital management, construction, etc.)

• He/she validates the technical aspects of the risk reduction policy. He/she the guarantor of the availability, implementation, and management of all the necessary means, techniques and logistics and associated human resources. He/she ensures the application of non-medical technical policies and quality standards, availability and reliability of items and systems.

• In support to the RP and ARP, He/she contributes to the analysis, monitoring and implementation of security and risk reduction measures.

• He/she ensures that the applied safety and security measures are implemented and respected.

• In collaboration with the ARP, he/she organizes the monitoring and updates of mission security protocols, procedures, and manuals, and contributes to their development.

• He/she participates to the definition of EPREP logistics strategies in line with operational objectives.

• He/she is actively involved in the development of budgets and action plans.

The RLO Polyvalent is part of the Log Ops Team, and he/she is a support of the current RLO team.

• The RLO is hierarchically under head of operation logistics unit (RSLO) and under the management of Cell Program Manager (RP) when he/she is working for a cell.

• He /she is not dedicated to a single cell but will come to provide a support according to peak activities, surge of needs or replacement of the regular cell RLO.

• He /she will be requested in case of:

  • Emergencies managed by the cell

  • Exploratory mission requiring special follow-up.

  • Vertical activities generating a significant workload (vaccination campaign, food distribution, wash activity, shelters, etc.)

  • Formalization and review of emergency preparedness plans (EPREP). This support is part of a collaboration between the RP/RMP and the Emergency unit.

• He /she guarantees a continuity of support to all cells. He/she the first-line backup of the RLO, of which it can take over – by delegation – all the responsibilities during absence, or only part of it.

• He /she is focal point concerning logistics practices within the emergency cell; contribute to closure intervention capitalization, E-cell logistics focal point for systems and tools, process and guidelines development, etc.

• He /she works on specific back-Office files, and he/she is the focal point for review of general logistics training content.

• The RLO may be required to go on mission, at the request of a cell, with precise terms of reference. These missions may be of the following types:

  • Field visit

  • Exploratory mission

  • Opening of projects

  • Logistical reinforcements during an emergency period

  • Logistics evaluation

  • Gap filling

• The RLO intervenes on logistical (or transversal) training; as facilitators or as direct responders (cf. Ebola training, emergency training, LoT, WTT, etc.)

Your Profile

Education

• Tertiary degree in Logistics or a related field.

• Possession of a technical degree is considered a plus.

Experience

• Successful Logistics Coordinator missions (COTL), including several on emergency missions.

• Minimum 3 years of mission with MSF in logistics positions of management / coordination.

• Experience as head of mission or field coordinator is highly recommended.

• At least one successful year within the emergency pool.

• Excellent knowledge of the response mechanisms to epidemics; displacement of populations and surgical and traumatic activities.

Skills/ Technical competencies

• Excellent proficiency in MSF OCG field tools.

• Solid understanding of the organization and operation of MSF Supply Centers.

• Expertise in the fundamentals of humanitarian logistics.

Languages

• Proficient in English, orally and in writing.

• Good command in French, orally and in writing.

Personal Abilities

• Strong analytical skills for assessing emergency situations and proposing effective logistics strategies.

• Deep understanding of the political dynamics within conflict and emergency scenarios.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proficient in planning and executing comprehensive logistics support.

• Demonstrated aptitude for team coaching.

• Skilled in navigating complex security challenges with the ability to perform well under pressure.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)

• 3-year term renewable once, maximum 6 years

• Working place: Geneva

• Ideal start date: February 2025

• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 101’172.- to CHF 115’332.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid).

• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.

• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.

• Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.

How to apply

Candidates submit their application following the requirements: CV 2 p. max. – letter of motivation 1p. max. – in French or English.

Deadline for application is 12th January 2025.

We reserve the right to close the position early if we consider the number and quality of applications received to be sufficient.

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The applications will be treated confidentially (https://www.msf.ch/travailler-avec-nous/declaration-confidentialite-candidates-msf-suisse).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Only applications submitted on our recruitment platforms will be considered.

Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.