Job offer for the position of - Logistics Officer - New Delhi
Description of the organisation
The Directorate-General for European Civil protection and Humanitarian aid Operations (ECHO), funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. For humanitarian aid, the Commission works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nation agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation
Job description
The jobholder plans and executes all necessary logistics functions to ensure the smooth running of the offices under their area of responsibility. The jobholder carries out supervision on the whole logistics processes, day to day coordination with offices, and crisis support on logistics matters. In addition, the jobholder acts as a focal point for the logistics personnel of the field offices on logistics management issues and provides the necessary support to all DG ECHO field offices under their area of responsibility.
As a logistics focal point, the LO can be deployed on request to other regions (areas not under their direct responsibility) to provide temporary support either with a crisis management role or to provide regular support as per defined needs. Throughout the DG ECHO field network, the jobholder contributes to increasing the logistics team technical competencies by providing specific training / coaching based on identified needs. The jobholder also contributes proactively to the development of new logistics tools and processes, in close cooperation with the RLCs of the field network and the responsible ACs for the Office.
With their contribution, the LO supports the Authorising Officer by Sub-Delegation in the adherence to the Internal Control Framework of DG ECHO and may support the AFO/AC/RLC in undertaking parts of the Internal Office Verifications related to logistical matters in the wider sense.
The LO is responsible for the procurement, supply and logistics to provide equipment and support to DG ECHO offices in (and on request outside) the region, and to ensure the smooth running of the offices.
The jobholder commits to strict confidentiality.
Additional information
“Any processing of your personal data will be done in accordance with the applicable EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies and on the free movement of such data. The privacy statement can be found on ECHO website https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/about/jobs/field/privacy_statement_recruitment_ns_final_version_en.pdf”
“The national staff members observe the NS Code of Conduct as published on https://ec.europa.eu/echo/who/about-echo/field-network_en”
Education
A relevant second level university degree or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge and experiences
- Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in administration, procurement or logistics.
- Knowledge of working processes (purchase orders, preparation of contracts for services and goods, tendering, protocol, etc.).
- Previous experience in a Governmental or other International Organisation is an advantage.
- High level class driving experience including a good knowledge of the country/region.
- Proven knowledge of car maintenance.
- Good communication skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure in a multitasking position.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Good experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Language
- Fluency in English (oral and written);
- French is an asset;
- An excellent knowledge Hindi (oral and written) is an asset.
Additional requirements
This position is open to nationals and other residents of India with valid work and residence permits.
Recruitment contact email address
echo-asia-hr@echofield.eu