The International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation
with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of
victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC’s Somalia
Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in
Somalia and is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the
position mentioned below:
Shipping Officer Logistician
The Profile:
ICRC is looking for young
and energetic individuals who have good organisational, interpersonal and
communication skills.
The successful candidates
should have a sense of analysis and initiative, the ability to work
independently and in a team.
The above position demand
flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
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Manage shipping/transport by any mode (Air, sea, road, rail,
river) for ICRC medium/large operation.
·
Ensures safe dispatch of cargo by any means of transport.
·
Communicates Shipping/Receiving activities to all concerned
parties.
·
Manage shipping and handling contracts, and actively
participates in tendering process, selection and preparation of contracts.
·
Executes office work (update of tables, filing, typing of
standard documents)
·
Updates the statistical data’s for the unit
·
Coaches and organizes work of shipping clerk
Minimum Requirements
·
O Level and Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding or Logistics
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3 years’ work experience in a similar field of activity
·
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, any other
interactive software)
·
Management skills
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Excellent command of English
·
Good Negotiation skills
Other Requirements
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Experience in Shipping Management of goods
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Experience in humanitarian work;
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Good knowledge in Logistic business
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Good report writing and administrative skills,
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Maturity in dealing with sensitive matters in a highly
confidential manner..
Interested persons, with the required background and experience
are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the
below address, before 20th March 2013.
Please include: Copies of
ID papers, detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and
contact details of three referees.
Please note that only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
International Committee of
the Red Cross, Somalia Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226,
Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org
