Position:     Logistics Assistant
Location:     Aden
Deadline:   27/5/2021

Field medical foundation (FMF): 

FMF is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming to provide health, nutrition, food security and protection services as a humanitarian response to the escalating socio-economic situation in Yemen since 2012.

Position Summery

The Logistics Assistant will support the logistics officer in all logistics processes related to the Yemen Communities Stronger Together (YCST) program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records/ tracker of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Receive PRs, and handle all procurement process.
• Ensure maintenance and inspection for all rented vehicles are carried out on regular basis.  
• Ensure all drivers are trained and oriented on relevant FMF’s rules and code of conduct.
• Ensure all safety items/ tools are available in all rented vehicles.
• Carry out daily check up on vehicles (use checkup list).
• Ensure all assets are recorded and have ID number.
• Ensure comply with FMF’s policy and use the required forms in using, transporting and handing over the assets to staff.
• Ensure all assets are recorded and have ID number.
• Ensure comply with FMF’s policy and use the required forms in using, transporting and handing over the assets to staff.
• Ensure all assets are recorded and have ID number.

Job Requirement

• High School diploma or equivalent academic qualification.
• Prior experience and practical knowledge of logistics operations and customer service. 
• Ability to handle and maneuver fragile stock with ease.
• Strong communication, memorization, and teamwork skills.
• Capacity to perform duties diligently, particularly during stressful periods.
• Physically fit and mobile.
• Computer skills especially in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel).