Logistics Manager: Vacancy Announcement No. MSFCH-2023-07

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian

organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics,
natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF has been providing free medical
services in Myanmar since 1992. MSF Switzerland (MSF-CH) focuses on the provision of
HIV /TB services and PHC activities in Dawei District,Tanintharyi Region.

LOGISTICS MANAGER
Vacancy Announcement no. MSFCH-2023-07

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Job Location: Hlaingtharyar, Yangon

Reports to (Hierarchical): Project Coordinator

Reports to (Functional): Logistics Coordinator

Monthly Basic Salary: 1,453,846 MMK

Contract Type: Short Term (Extendable)

Application deadline 23rd March 2023 (12:00 Noon)

Main purpose
 Planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistics related activities in the project or capital and providing support
to medical assistance activities, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running
of the project

Accountabilities

 Assisting the Project Coordinator or Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the
project or capital, in conjunction with other medical project managers in order to identify and give a response to the
needs of the targeted population
 Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project / capital including the fol-
lowing:
 Logistics: (construction, transport of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and
engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, installation and maintenance of func-
tional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions)
 WHS: implementation of water, health and sanitation activities
 Supply: implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the project
 Implementing all administrative related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).
 Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator
and the HR Coordinator, the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detec-
tion of potential, development and communication) of the logistics staff in the project / capital in order to ensure both
the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.
 Ensuring technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the project and providing coaching to logistics staff
under his/her responsibility. Ensuring all staff in the Project is properly briefed about use of communication tools
(handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).
 Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection,
identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan
and contingency plan, performing day-to day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the
Project Coordinator any problem that may arise. For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create
an appropriate environment to facilitate security exchange of information.
 Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Asset Management
 Ensuring all assets are well stored and maintenance service, and monitoring on ground physical stock available in
compliance with up-to-date stock inventory list
 In accordance with the approved annual project planning, properly executing and monitoring the project Logistics
and Supply activities indicated under Logistics Budget
 Actively contributes to mid-year and end year budget planning
 Actively participates in all of the requisite monthly, annual reporting cycles and documentation for the project.

Requirements

Education Essential secondary education and technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as
an engineer

Experience Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities. Desirable pre-
vious experience with MSF or other NGOs, and have working experience in technical aspect
of logistics: Electricity, Watsan, Biomed or Supply

Languages Very good spoken and written in English and Myanmar are essential

Knowledge Computer literacy

Competencies People Management and Development, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility,
Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation

Job Advantages & Career Opportunities

 Experience in a well-known and professionally recognized international medical humanitarian organization


 Market-based salary package comparable to other non-profit organizations
 Additional benefits: pro-rated 13th salary and 16 days paid leave days based on the calendar year; all public holi-
days; excellent healthcare package

To Apply

E-mail your updated CV and motivation letter mentioning vacancy number by: MSFCH-2023-07, Logistics Manager
E-mail to: msfch-yangon-finhrassistant@geneva.msf.org
Post to: Médecins Sans Frontières – Switzerland, No.47, Shwe Taung Gyar Street, Shwe Taung Gyar 2 Wards, Bahan
Township, Yangon.

Closing Application Date: 23rd March 2023 (Thursday, 12:00 Noon)

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your
data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment,
validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only
people part of the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If
you have any questions or requests, you can contact msfch-myanmar-hr@geneva.msf.org

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