The American Red Cross (ARC) International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. The American Red Cross continues to deepen and expand its international programming while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent Network, in order to deliver critical assistance to some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

The ARC Haiti Assistance Program (HAP) was established to direct the organization’s response to the 2010 Earthquake. HAP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions working within the Red Cross/Red Crescent network, particularly with the Haitian Red Cross (HRC) and through external partners.

The American Red Cross provides support for the various relief and development projects in Haiti. The Logistics Assistant will provide the following support to the Delegation.

Specific Duties and Accountabilities

• Prepare Goods Received Notes for all Procurement ARC Haiti equipment and supplies.
• Follow ARC logistics procedures, processing procurement reception for all ARC supplies and equipment.
• Arrange the transportation and importation process for all ARC equipment and supplies (other than vehicles); prepare customs documents for shipments and importing of project materials.
• File and archive logistics documentation.
• Manage inventory tracking for all ARC equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock records and controls at all times; provide weekly and monthly stock reports to the Administrative and Facilities Manager on warehousing issues that affect the overall logistics operation.
• Organize local labor to effect the timely and efficient reception and dispatch of goods.
• Help in management of support contracts for all ARC/Haiti buildings, including generator maintenance, water and gas delivery, cleaning, computer support, etc.
• Arrange for routine maintenance and repair of all ARC/Haiti office and residence equipment.
• Design processes and procedures, or suggest improvements in current processes, for the above activities.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional duties
• Suggest improvements or efficiencies that could be implemented
• Support the database development and management process
• Understand and practice the Principles of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement
• Any other duties relevant to the position as required by the supervisor

Duties applicable to all staff
• Establish and ensure effective working relationships with all staff
• Ensure effective working relationships with National Society counterparts and leadership
• Ensure effective working relationship with technical and service departments at national, delegation and headquarters level
• Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor
• Work towards the achievement of overall goals of the operations in the delegation through effective managerial and lateral relations and teamwork
• Respect and work within the code of conduct of the Red Cross Movement

General Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• Be in good mental and physical health
• University Degree in the related field
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications
• 2-3 years of logistics and facilities experience
• Be diplomatic, patient, persistent and proactive
• Have excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills, teamwork and relationship building
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions
• Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent or other international humanitarian organization
• Experience in humanitarian relief and emergency response programs
• Be willing and able to travel whenever required for work purposes
• Speak Creole, French and English

The Code of Conduct forms an integral part of this contract and must be signed by the employee upon employment. This job description supersedes any prior version relative to the incumbent.

Curriculum Vitae with cover letter, all copies of
certificates or diplomas, copy of ID cards (NIF/CIN), certificate of police record

Please notice that only selected candidates will be contacted.