MercyCorps/Logistic Officer

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

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

• Oversee all activities associated with the shipment of goods to Gaza from the West bank,Israel and abroad including by land,sea and air.
• Become familiar with and maintain strict adherence to relevant donor policies and MC procedures:
• Maintain close contact with UN logistic and other relevant agencies.
• Maintain close contact with Israeli and Palestinian authorities ,in particular the respective customs and exise departments
• Ensure timely shipment of goods,including processing through customs
• Negotiate and complete contracts with transporters and suppliers.
• Ensure that goods are properly packaged ,labeled,and weighed to maximize efficiency .
• Train staff on proper goods receiving ,storage and warehousing procedures.
• Perform related administrative tasks (fill in forms excel,prepare purchase requests,compare goods received notes with invoices and packing lists).
• Oversee all office,office equipment and asset maintenance and repair to ensure all operations are in working order and maintain asset databse.
• Keep track of permits for the Erez crossing.
• 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.

• Strong background in logistics (procurement,warehousing,distribution,docum entation),idea lly for a commercial company.
• Excellent knowledge of import and custom procedures (PA and Israeli authorities).
• Strong knowledge of tools such as goods received notes,waybills,packing lists and cargo movement requests.
• Experience of working with NGOs an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor regulations (demonstrated willingness to become familiar with these).
• Demonstrated ability to take pro-active steps to communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles,follow procedures,and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility ,willingness to work during out of office hours and be available at short notice.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills,including good written and spoken English and Hebrew.

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 : [email protected]

Hard copies can be delivered to our office located opposite  Augusta VictoriaHospital on the mount of olives from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm or faxed to 02 6284474 .

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