Emergency Logistics Manager

Introduction

WeWorld has been present in the West Bank since 1992 and in Gaza since 1997 with a dual development and humanitarian mandate seeking new solutions to a long-standing crisis. The organization has been active in the fields of WASH, Shelter, Protection, Economic Development, Health, and Education and is funded mainly by the European Commission, UN agencies, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and other cooperation agencies. WeWorld in Palestine has 5 offices (central office in Jerusalem and field offices in Gaza City, Ramallah, Hebron and Tubas).

Working context

As a response to the current hostilities, WeWorld in Gaza is engaged in a multisectoral and multi donors humanitarian intervention to support, to address lifesaving needs. These aim to contribute to addressing the needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in different sites and hosting communities protecting people’s dignity.

Purpose of the Role

Under the line management of the Emergency Coordinator, the Emergency Logistics Manager will oversee procurement procedures and logistics for WeWorld's Gaza Emergency Response, including transversal management of fleet, fuel, warehousing, premises, assets, and communication. The manager will ensure compliance with WeWorld logistics and donor procedures while managing and supporting the logistics staff involved in the Gaza Response.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Emergency Procurement

Oversee effective and streamlined supply chain management for WeWorld's Gaza Response

Ensure strict adherence to WeWorld and donor procurement procedures and guidelines

Assist Project Managers in creating and updating Procurement Project Plans

Guide Project Managers in implementing correct procurement procedures

Handle international importation and exportation of goods (oPt, Jordan and Egypt), ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and documentation

Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies on international and humanitarian facilitated cargo/ shipping

Prepare high-level tender documentation and ensure compliance with all tender procedures

Draft and review Supply, Service, Works, and Framework Contracts

Follow up on contract implementation and completion to support timely payments

Ensure compliance with procurement procedures to prevent risks of fraud, collusion, and conflict of interest