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Emergency Logistician, Nutrition Emergency Team (NET) – South Sudan

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Reports to: Deputy Country Director (Programs)
Location: Juba, South Sudan – with frequent travel throughout South Sudan
Length of assignments: 3 or 9 months
Action Against Hunger is part of the ACF International network which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, & food security. ACF-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 7 countries. ACF-USA, has over $45 million in programs, approx. 55 staff based in NYC, 100 expatriate employees in the missions, & over 1,200 local staff.
Summary of activities
ACF plans to base a dedicated Nutrition Emergency Team (NET) in Juba, South Sudan to ensure the organization has sufficient capacity to quickly assess and respond to changing humanitarian needs. As a leading humanitarian agency in the nutrition sector, ACF will conduct initial assessments in response to reports of deteriorating conditions. Where appropriate ACF may also be requested to start initial activities or provide expertise to assist other implementing partners.
Essential requirements
  • Reports to NetCo, with technical support from Logistics Coordinator
  • Responsible for logistics of the NET when they are in Juba (possibly managing a guesthouse or suite of hotel rooms, coordinating rental vehicles in Juba)
  • Ensures equipment procurement & maintenance of NET team’s assets
  • Responsible for logistics while the NET is in the field. This includes managing office & living arrangements, movements, & setting up communications with little or no infrastructure in place
  • Manages field contracts for any construction work undertaken by the NET
  • Must be comfortable following kitlog 3 & donor regulations
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in humanitarian emergencies
  • Strong organizational abilities, excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Knowledge of & genuine commitment to Action Against Hunger’s humanitarian principles
Summary of required profiles
The Nutrition Emergency Team will ideally include an Emergency Coordinator, 2 Nutrition Program Managers, a Finance/HR Manager, & anEmergency Logistician who will:
  • Oversee the design, management and analysis of rapid assessments
  • Work closely with other agencies to maintain close surveillance of all nutrition and WASH needs in at-risk counties within South Sudan
  • Provide organizational & technical support to other agencies identified to respond to identified humanitarian needs
  • Liaise with the permanent South Sudan country team to determine ACF’s capacity to respond to priorities identified in any assessments
ACF-USA provides all field-based staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. ACF-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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