Logistics Adviser Sudan (Roving), Darfur (Open for Internal NRC Staff Only)

Females are highly encouraged to apply. 

Since conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023 the country has endured a comprehensive collapse. And with no meaningful prospects for peace in sight, it sits on the precipice of unprecedented crisis, fragmentation, and state failure. Sudan is now the world’s largest displacement crisis in the world, with over 10.7 million people internally displaced, and over 2 million fleeing across its borders. Sudan is also the world’s largest hunger crisis. About 25.6 million people – over half the population in Sudan – face acute hunger, including more than 755,000 people on the brink of famine. 

NRC’s programme has grown in response, becoming one of the two largest in the region.  It has a budget of $50 million and employs 300staff managed from five Area Offices that covers operations across all the States in Sudan

As well as delivering humanitarian response and seeking new routes to greater impact, NRC’s Sudan programme has built a strong reputation for humanitarian analysis and advocacy and seeks to continue to strengthen these efforts over the coming years, in partnerships with local and global actors.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

The employee is personally responsible of ensuring access to documents including NRC handbooks and guidelines on intranet, and other information necessary to the post.

The main objective for the Logistics Adviser is to support the Area Support Managers in implementing NRC’s systems and procedures at the AO and FO levels, and ensure compliance with procurement laws, ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements, prepare and submit reports and analysis and ensure proper filing of all support documents and facilitate capacity building for AO logistics staff/ budget-holders. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure that the country set up for logistic complies with NRC Logistic handbook, policies and donor requirements 
• Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures and develop country specific SOP’s to ensure good practices in place
• Capacity building and support of logistic and non-logistic staff with logistical responsibilities 
• Conduct periodic compliance checks and implement quality control measures of country logistic functions 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the NRC Darfur Area Offices on day-to-day job as well as with setting up of NRC logistics systems in Nyala and Tawila to ensure transparency and accountability 
• Support the ERTs in North and South Darfur in coordinating logistics support from the AO 
• Facilitate the conduct of high value procurements for the AO and the delivery of international shipments via Chad 

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the above enlisted responsibilities are just a snapshot.

What you will bring

Generic professional competencies: 

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Master’s degree an advantage 
• Minimum 3 years of senior Logistics experience (Coordinator or above) in Humanitarian contexts.
• Experience in a complex context. 
• International experience is preferred. 
• Experience in supporting logistics teams
• Proven experience on Supply Change Management and Compliance.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, Arabic an advantage

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Strong understanding of NRC logistics system 
• Experience with ECHO, SIDA, NMFA, BHA and ECW as a donors 
• Experience from large/complex or multi-applicant projects with stringent donor rules is very advantageous. 
• Experience from working in a technical Logistics position.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Understanding and experience using Agresso/Unit4 is an advantage. 
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar. 

Behavioural competencies:

• Planning and delivering results 
• Handling insecure environments
• Working with people
• Empowering and building trust
• Communication with impact and respect

• Duty station: Geneina, Sudan, this role is roving within Darfur (Nyala and Tawila)
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s international salary scale. 
• Duration of Contract: 1-year contract, with possible extension
• Travel: Up to 60% within Darfur (Nyala & Tawila)               
• 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

• 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 and delete all previous outdated CVs
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• This position is only open for staff who are currently working with NRC, holding any nationality.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with over 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the sectors of shelter, education, protection, emergency response, food security, information, counselling, and legal assistance (ICLA), and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). 

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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.

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