Role: Logistics Coordinator - Gaza
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery
Pay: £4200 - £4500 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)
Duration: Till 31st of December 2024 (funding pipeline dependent), with potential extension
Location: Gaza with travel to Cairo, Egypt and Amman, Jordan
Candidates must be able to travel quickly through Egypt and Jordan, securing visas on arrival with eligible documentation. If you do not meet this requirement, you can join our register of humanitarian and health professionals for other opportunities.
Are you an experienced humanitarian logistician skilled in leading people and managing complex security risks?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking for a Logistics Coordinator who will need to be deployed to Gaza, our ideal candidate will be experienced humanitarian logisticians who understand what it takes to set up a humanitarian medical response in a new context.
Our Log Cos need to be able to set up and run a comprehensive in country logs system in contexts where we do not have an existing country office.
You will be capable of managing a generalist set of logistics activities, including transport, procurement, supply chain, warehousing site management etc. You will be a skilled manager and supervisor, able to get the best out of staff, contractors and partners. You will be used to working in insecure environments. You will be able to work well with other stakeholders and will be willing to deploy either as a stand-alone logistician supporting a small team, or as the leader of a larger logistics team.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.
We offer excellent learning opportunities and occasional opportunities to work in international humanitarian responses.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Logistics Coordinator - June 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and answer the application questions:
Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 12th of July 2024. Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
