Atlas Transport Officer

THE ORGANIZATION 

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations. 

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION: 

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Transport Officer will be responsible for transport activities throughout the Gaza Strip, and for managing a team of conveyors. He/she will be responsible for ensuring smooth communication with partners (NGOs, transporters) in order to guarantee compliance with safety regulations and the quality of operations.

Responsibilities

 Responsibility 1: Updating and developing Atlas Logistique’s transport suppliers database

• Ensures good communication with transport suppliers;
• Ensures that Atlas Logistique transport procedures are understood and followed by the transporters;
• Supports line management in receiving the continuous call for offers, updating and expanding transporters list (routes, fleet capacity, prices);
• In direct contact with haulers, finds, negotiates and checks the vehicles best suited to transporting the goods entrusted to Atlas Logistique;

Responsibility 2: Organising admin procedures for transport operations

• In support of the line manager, analyses and validates transport requests from partners;
• Draws up convoy work schedules based on fleet capacity and distribution requirements;
• Analyze and organize the distribution of goods to transport (weight, volumes, destinations);
• Supervises the quality and quantity of goods prior to transport and/or storage (volume, weight, packaging quality, etc.);
• Advises and raises awareness among partners on the proper use of Atlas documents;
• With the support of the Atlas storage team, advises partners on packaging, wrapping and any securing of goods;
• Proposes a loading plan to optimize vehicles loading;
• Keeps the loading schedule up to date;
• With the support of the line Manager provides guidance and trainings for carriers, drivers and conveyors;
• Provides follow-up and weekly reports to line management;

Responsibility 3: Supervising truck loading procedures

• Coordinates with focal points (carrier and partner) during loading/unloading operations;
• Supports the carrier in allocating trucks according to cargo requirements;
• Ensures the conformity of transport/storage documents, transport request, storage request, stock sheet, packing list, manifest, transport file before loading, etc;
• Helps to convey a professional and friendly image to partners and carriers;

 Responsibility 4: During truck movement

• Continuously monitors the progress of loading operations with focal points and conveyors;
• Monitors the progress of convoys/transports on with the drivers/conveyors;
• Anticipates carrier delivery times and coordinates with partners to ensure that unloading runs smoothly for both carrier and partner;
• Supports security officer in assuring security for the transport operation from loading to final delivery;

Responsibility 5:  After truck movement

• Systematically debriefs transporters and conveyors on their return from operations;
• Checks the conformity of transport documents, transport request, packing list, manifest, on their return, before archiving them and informing the Line manager;
• Follows up and validates convoy reports;
• Collects safety information from couriers and carriers and reports it to the line manager and security officer;
• Participates in the rating of suppliers and trucks;
• Supports the line manager in collecting and integrating operational information into the "Operational Monitoring" database;
• Collect and integrate supplier information into the "Contract Monitoring" database;
• Archives and keeps purchase files, transport files and supplier files in order;
• Proposes changes to tools and formats, and plays an active role in the continuous improvement and efficiency drive of the platform project.

Note that this job description must remain flexible; the list of tasks set out above is not exhaustive and is subject to changes resulting from the diversity of Federation Handicap international called Humanity & Inclusion activities to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

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Education:

• Essential: Master degree in logistics or any related field. Desirable:  Diploma/Training in logistics and transport are preferred.

Experience:

• Essential: Two years' professional experience in transport field.
• Essential: at least 2 years’ experience with I-NGOs.
• Desirable: At least two to three years of experience in logistics-related, supply chain management, warehouse management.
• Desirable: Good knoweldge of transport sector and its service providers would be a plus.

 Language:

• Essential: very good English and Arabic languages.

Cross-sector skills:

• Mastering transport management (planification, organisation, regulations rules, …)
• Proficient: MS. Office tools
• Negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strong coordination skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• High analytical and logical capacity
• Dynamic, stress-resistant and hard-working.
• Autonomy and team spirit
• Strong attention to details

 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: 

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.  

DISABILITY INCLUSION: 

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected].  

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme. 

The initial contract will be for a period from 6 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds. 

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities 

Interested candidates should fill out the form ATLAS Transport Officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before 22/04/2025. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded. 

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.