Malteser International Americas (MI Americas) is an affiliate of Malteser International, the humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a 900-year lay religious order with a mission to serve the poor and the sick irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or political persuasion. Our work is guided by the belief that every person has the right to live a healthy life with dignity.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (International Hire)
Location: Colombia, South America
Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations
Job Summary: The Logistics Coordinator provides technical assistance to the logistics and procurement functions of Malteser International Americas in Colombia. This position will work with the logistics and procurement team, in close collaboration with the Country Administration Manager, to evaluate and steer improvements and strengthen procedures including logistics management, procurement, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and distribution of goods and services. The Logistics Coordinator will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless operations and support the overall mission and goals of the organization.
Responsibilities:
1. Logistics Management:
1. Logistics Management:
- Plan, implement, and oversee improvements for logistics operations including procurement, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
- Develop or update and maintain logistics policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations.
2. Procurement:
- Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with organizational policies and donor regulations.
- Develop procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiencies within procurement processes.
- Establish best practices and tools specific to the local context and in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.
3. Warehousing:
- Evaluate warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and distributing goods, with particular focus on pharmaceutical supplies.
- Review and ensure proper inventory management and control systems.
4. Inventory Management:
- Monitor and manage inventory levels and ensure regular stock checks.
- Improve inventory control measures and tools to prevent overstocking and stockouts.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting of inventory data.
5. Team Management:
- Review logistics team setup and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Review performance and identify training needs for team members.
- Provide logistics trainings and mentorship to logistics department, program team, and senior management.
- Foster a positive and collaborative working environment within the logistics team and across departments.
6. Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and submit regular reports on logistics operations, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all logistics improvement activities.
- Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational and donor policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in logistics management within an international non-profit organization. Experience with humanitarian organizations preferred.
- Expertise in logistics operations, including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of U.S. and German funded donor regulations preferred.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- This position is open to international and expat candidates and requires travel and/or stationing in Riohacha, Colombia.
Working Conditions:
- This position may require travel within the country.
- Ability to work in challenging environments and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Flexibility to work outside regular working hours as needed.
What we offer:
- Start Date: As soon as possible, September 2024, preferred.
- Duty Station: Riohacha, Colombia; will consider separate arrangements with required in-country travel
- Duration of contract: 6 months with the possibility of extension
- Salary according to qualification and experience, additional packages depending on international filling of position including visa support, as required.
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Transportation to and from Colombia
Compensation: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month
What We Do
At Malteser International Americas, we care for the most vulnerable among us by providing aid to people affected by poverty, disease, conflict and disaster throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. Malteser International is a non-governmental organization with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to:
- Provide relief during major emergencies and forgotten crises, helping communities rebuild and recover;
- Establish and promote primary health care services and contribute to better health through improved nutrition and food security;
- Contribute to better health and dignified living conditions by providing access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene;
- Create and operate social programs which help people secure their livelihoods and earn an income, making them less vulnerable and reducing structural poverty;
- Develop and support initiatives that reduce the risks of disaster, especially at the community level.
Working at Malteser International Americas
Whether as a specialist on overseas service, or in our headquarters in New York City, we offer a challenging working environment as part of an expert international team.
Part of a global network with over 140 active projects in over 35 countries, Malteser International Americas is the affiliate of Malteser International in the Western Hemisphere.
Almost 1,000 Malteser International staff members are active in crisis regions around the world. Whether implementing development and humanitarian projects, when disaster strikes, we are on the ground ready to provide urgently needed aid.
We are always seeking qualified and motivated professionals with experience in humanitarian and development aid to support our worldwide operations.
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