Mercy Corps/Logistics Officer

Mercy Corps

Job Vacancy

Mercy Corps, an international non-governmental relief and development agency, is

looking for a

Logistics Officer

for our office in Jerusalem. The duration for this position is initially for three months with a possibility of extension.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all activities associated with the shipment of goods to Gaza from the West Bank,Israel and abroad including by land, sea and air

2. Become familiar with and maintain strict adherence to relevant donor policies and MC procedures;

3. Maintain close contact with the UN logistic cell and other relevant agencies

4. Maintain close contact with Israeli and Palestinian authorities, in particular the respective customs and excise departments

5. Ensure timely shipment of goods, including processing through customs

6. Negotiate and complete contracts with transporters and suppliers

7. Ensure that goods are properly packaged, labeled, and weighed to maximize efficiency;

8. Train staff on proper goods receiving, storage and warehousing procedures;

9. Perform related administrative tasks (fill in forms in excel, prepare purchase requests, compare goods received notes with invoices and packing lists)

10. Oversee all office, office equipment and asset maintenance and repair to ensure all operations are in working order and maintain asset database

11. Keep track of permits for the Erez crossing

12. Supervise the driver, arrange his schedule and ensure driver carries out assigned tasks (car maintenance schedules etc) and coordinate all travel needs with contracted taxi companies

We expect the following:

1. Strong background in logistics (procurement, warehousing, distribution, documentation), ideally for a commercial company.

2. Excellent knowledge of import and custom procedures (PA and Israeli authorities)

3. Strong knowledge of tools such as goods received notes, waybills, packing lists and cargo movement requests

4. Experience of working with NGOs an asset

5. Demonstrated knowledge of donor regulations (or demonstrated willingness to become

familiar with these)

6. Demonstrated ability to take pro-active steps to communicate effectively with team members

of varied work styles, follow procedures, and meet deadlines.

7. Flexibility, willingness to work during out of office hours and be available at short notice

8. Excellent computer skills including Excel and Word

9. Excellent communication skills, including good written and spoken English, Hebrew and Arabic

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a one-page cover letter outlining how their experience meets the requirements by email or hard copy.

Please send applications by email to: applyforlog@ps.mercycorps.org

Hard copies can be delivered to our office located opposite Augusta Victoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm or faxed to 026284474.

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