Logistics Coordinator – Nea Kavala – A Drop in the Ocean
Logistics Coordinator
Nea Kavala, Greece
A Drop in the Ocean
We are currently seeking a motivated individual for the position of Logistics Coordinator to manage A Drop in the Ocean’s (DiH) overall logistics at the location of Nea Kavala.
Responsibilities
- Management of A Drop in the Ocean’s overall logistics at destination, such as warehouse and distributions of food and non-food items (NFI) to meet DiH needs
- Management of DropShop at the destination
- Supply chain management for DiH projects at destination in communication with relevant coordinator
- Supervision and training of volunteers engaged in area of responsibility (in communication with relevant coordinator)
- Supplier – Donor relations ensuring smooth/good relations
- Fleet management
Tasks
- Continuous overview of needs at location (incl. when necessary, needs assessment, SPHERE Standard compliant)
- Sourcing/procurement/receiving of donations, always appropriate to the needs
- Implementation of logistics-work-oriented best practices, ensuring smooth and efficient work
- General warehouse management, ensuring appropriate human resources are directed for objectives to be met.
- Distribution management, including planning, communicating to camp community, being accountable to the population and ensuring feedback mechanism is upheld.
- Operation of DropShop when relevant
- Coordination of volunteer/intern work in area of responsibility (in communication with relevant coordinator)
- Ensuring relevant databases (Teams, BoxTribute) are continuously updated and GDPR compliant.
- Ensuring M&E data collecting tool for area of responsibility is always up to date.
- Reporting to line manager (site coordinator)
- Other tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
- 6-month experience within supply chain management and warehouse management
- 6-month experience of donation procurement
- Understanding of database/spreadsheet management and maintenance
- Fluent in English, preferably with knowledge of Greek (knowledge of a language such as Farsi/Dari, French, Arabic, Somali would be an asset.)
- Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the refugee/humanitarian context in Greece
- Service-minded and experience with problem-solving
The Logistics Coordinator will work full-time in Nea Kavala (Kilkis, Greece).
All coordinators with A Drop in the Ocean are travelling on their own responsibility, and must be able to contribute for at least 3 months. The successful candidate will be hired on a Greek contract for three months with the possibility of extension. A valid driver’s license (Greek/European, valid no less than 2 years) is necessary to be considered as a coordinator. All field workers of the organisation must be above the age of 25 and have to provide with a valid police certificate. Insurance including travel and health is mandatory for all field workers travelling from abroad.
If you have the right qualifications and are interested in being considered as our Logistics Coordinator in Greece, you should be able to start the assignment ASAP. If you live outside of Greece, you have to follow your country’s travel-advise, and take this into consideration before applying (for Visa issues, the successful candidate should contact in advance the Greek Embassy of their country).
We would like to receive your application here.
Applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis.
A Drop in the Ocean / Stagona does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of national origin, age, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
For further information: www.drapenihavet.no
