Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

Contract:  1 year contract with possibility of extension

Main Purpose Performing the day to day activities and administrative processes for the clearance and transportation of medical and non-medical goods for a particular supply office (coordination or project level) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal running of the mission/project 

Accountabilities

  •          Performing the day to day activities and administrative processes to ensure an efficient running of the clearance and transportation processes of medical and non-medical goods for a supply office (coordination or project) following the supply procedures according to MSF standards and protocols. Including the following activities. 

•           Monitoring of each international freight status, encoding information in the existing Excel tool, and sharing it internally

 •            Checking and verification of invoices related to customs office and customs agent, taxes… and preparing complete documentation towards Finance department 

•            Facilitating payments towards customs clearance agent where needed 

•            Managing and planning, in collaboration with the line Supervisor and the Logistic department, the shipment of goods between the projects and/or from the capital to the projects choosing the best possible means of transport. 

•             Being responsible for the reception of international freight 

•            Being responsible for all customs and administrative related issues.  Be always in contact with the customs agent 

•            Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities OCB left Ethiopia in 2013 and is in the process of reinstallation. Early 2021, the registration process has started and, for the time being, OCB operates under the OCBA umbrella. As any new mission, all is to be set-up: facilities, team, procedures, importation process, networking, security analysis, etc… As a start, a first project has been opened in SNNP Region (see below project context) until the registration is completed but further needs could be identified within the coming periods. Therefore, the opening of other project(s) could be soon a reality.Due to the context, the SNNP Region has recently experienced an increased displacement of people and the outbreaks of several diseases and therefore an increase on medical need.MSF is currently running medical and logistics activities in Konso zone, Alle Special Woreda, Derashe Special Woreda, Amaro Special Woreda and Burji Special Woreda. MSF Oficces are located in Karat Town. However, MSF will adapt its strategy and activities according to the needs. For this reason the MSF team needs to be flexible and may have to work in others places that the ones mentionned aboveMSF is an independent, neutral and impartial organisation that is providing quality medical care free of charge regardeless the ethnic origin of our patients, so to both local and refugee population.We ensure that our staff is aware and respect the cultural differences of our patients and colleagues.

Job Requirements

Education

Essential Secondary Education

Experience

At least some experience in supply chain related jobs or in the logistics department

Languages              

Essential mission working language and local language

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet), preferably intermediate in excel use

Competencies

•             Result & Orientation L1

•             Teamwork & Cooperation L1

•             Behavioral Flexibility L1

•             Service Orientation L1

•             Stress management L2

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates and a copy of national ID.

Application can be submitted/ sent:

- by email:   MSFOCB-addis-hrassist@brussels.msf.org (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title and your name)

Posting date: 01/11/2022

Closing date: 10/11/2022

MSF Belgium promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.