Emergency Response: Logistics Coordinator, Israel and Gaza Response

TITLE:* Logistics and Procurement Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Response
LOCATION: Egypt
*REPORTS TO: * Operations Lead
*ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Temporary

About Americares
Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves
lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each
year, Americares reaches ‎85 countries on average, including the United States,
with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies, and emergency
aid. Americares is one of the world 's leading nonprofit providers of donated
medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org.

Americares has a long history of supporting the health care system in Gaza and
the West Ban k with ongoing deliveries of medicines and medical supplies, as
well as support for health programs. Read more about the situation and
Americares response here: https://www.americares.org/emergency-program/israel-
gaza-conflict/

Americares Values
We create global community, treating people as they want to be treated.

We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.

We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.

We are better together; partnership is at our core.

We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and
communities thrive.

Emergency Response Team Global Roster
Natural disasters affect ‎200 million people annually --predominately in poor
communities. Americares responds quickly to disasters and works closely with
local partners to save lives and re-establish health care services. We deliver
critical medicines and supplies, provide mental health services, provide surge
support to hospitals and clinics, rehabilitate health facilities and support
disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Our response--often within ‎72 hours
--is informed by Americares more than ‎30-year experience helping those
affected by crisis.

Americares maintains a Global Roster, which is comprised of experienced
personnel available for short-term emergency employment. Global Roster members
are generally deployed after an initial rapid assessment is conducted by
Americares core staff, but on occasion we may ask Global Roster members to
deploy immediately.

Selected candidates will be required to complete online training on Americares
response principles and processes, and a series of short online trainings on
general safety and security and other topics or will be required to
demonstrate they have completed same or similar trainings. Periodic trainings
will be offered to all candidates on relevant topics.

After requirements are met, candidates are able to receive and respond to
mission assignments from Americares. Deployments typically last ‎2 weeks to ‎6
months. Enrollment on the roster is not a guarantee of deployment. Candidates
are not compensated for time spent on trainings or other Global Roster
requirements. Competitive deployment compensation will be offered based on the
candidate's skills and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Operations Lead, the Logistics and Procurement
Coordinator will work closely with the Logistics Officer and Americares staff
to facilitate the importation and transfer of donated humanitarian materials
into Gaza. They will additionally operate in tandem with Anera 's country
representative and coordinate with all relevant government and humanitarian
bodies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain continuity of response operations, such as tracking of equipment, vehicles, accommodations and in country travel


• Establish pre-approved vendors, conduct bid analysis, and execute procurement in line with Americares policy


• Support team members with due diligence and onboarding of partners (e.g. WatchDog), including collection and storage of paperwork and securing required financial information


• Support research and execution of customs clearance, warehousing, freight, and related cross-border logistics


• Support product donations of medicine, medical supplies and relief items to partners


• Support Team Leader and Deputy Team Lead as needed


• Support accurate and complete data collection and ensure strong internal and external communication/reporting according to established timelines


• Participate in after-action reviews and incorporate recommended improvements


• Work closely with ER and cross-departmental teams, including Finance, Logistics and Project Administration to create open and close emergency response operations and records for AC regional offices


• Actively participate in Emergency Programs Working Group meetings and present ER updates in organizational meetings


• Support research and execution of customs clearance, warehousing, freight, and related Medicine Security logistics


• Support product donations of medicine, medical supplies and relief items to partners
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:


• At least five years of relevant experience with an INGO with experience in the field


• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required


• Substantial experience with procurement and logistics related to complex humanitarian missions and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other departments and partners to meet objectives


• Demonstrated experience with vendor relationships, cross-border logistics and humanitarian response mechanisms


• Must be available to deploy within ‎24-‎72 hours


• Ability to effectively utilize the limited resources available and adapt to the changing needs of the project


• Extremely organized, flexible and excellent communication skills
  Americares is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the
  basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression,
  pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, national origin, ancestry,
  physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran
  status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  
  This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties,
  responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any
  time at the sole discretion of Americares. At any point in the recruitment
  process, we may request additional information to confirm qualifications. Any
  misrepresentation of qualifications in any stage of the process will prevent
  the applicant from moving forward in the process.
  
  To request a disability accommodation to participate in the job
  application or interview process, please contact us at
  [email protected].