Experience:
20+years as Logistician/Transportation/Procurement Manager
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Law Enforcement
Skills:
⇨ Over 20 years of experience with international and non-government and not for profit organizations, in conflict or post-conflict countries in Africa, Middle East, Asia and Europe (Ukraine).
⇨ Specialist in humanitarian logistics operations, including supply chain optimization and management of procurement (tendering process, national and international procurement contracts), management of safety and security in the fields of operations, fleet management, warehouse, stocks and assets/equipment management, properties and energy and power supplies management, experienced in IT and HF/VHF comms systems.
⇨ Involvement in several emergency interventions-population displacement, provision of Shelter and WASH facilities, worked and responded to Health Care Projects, such as Cholera, Measles outbreaks and Nutrition / Non-Food items distributions programs. Worked in refugee / IDP camps in Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq.
⇨ Formulation of Strategies / Project Proposals, Procurement Plans, implementation & monitoring progress against work plans / budgets / log frames and evaluations.
⇨ Followed I/NGO, international standards, solid and sound knowledge of donor guidelines and audit compliance.
⇨ Project Management & Team Coordination: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in dynamic environments.
⇨ Innovative Problem-Solving: Leveraged technical expertise and field experience to resolve complex logistical challenges, ensuring smooth operations even in highly constrained environments.
⇨ Managed Projects’ Start-Ups and Closures. Participated in assessments – post-emergency, health facilities, identified new projects opportunities.
⇨ Strong negotiation, communication, representation, leadership and organizational skills & qualities.
⇨ Reliable, trustworthy, dedicated, committed to improving projects.
⇨ Practical, hands-on, approachable, culturally – sensitive. Able to maintain good standards under the pressure.
LOGISTICS / PROCUREMENT:
⇨ Fleet management, pool of vehicles and drivers, establishing policies, reporting on compliance & monthly fleet costs.
⇨ Management of warehouses, stocks & supplies, assets and equipment, including establishing the policies + contingency planning.
⇨ Administration and human resources management, management of premises, drafting operational policies and implementing them in places.
⇨ Management of international procurement / contracts / tender (national and international level).
⇨ In-depth knowledge of any cross-border supply chain dynamics, customs, and risk management.
⇨ Proven track record in procurement strategy, compliance, and donor reporting (US, EU, UN, and Private Funding). Strong focus on compliance, transparency, and donor accountability.
⇨ Extensive leadership experience in partner capacity building and local supply chain network development.
⇨ Extensive experience and deep understanding of Logistics and Procurement systems, tools, and values.
⇨ Proven ability to build and lead multi-national logistics teams across dispersed geographies.
⇨ Procurement & Audit Expertise – Direct oversight of multimillion-dollar procurement portfolios, internal control mechanisms, contract compliance, and performance evaluations.
⇨ Procurement Expertise: Extensive experience administering competitive procurements, including cost analysis, source selection, and contract management, with a proven record of adherence to donor-specific regulations.
⇨ Market Research and Strategy Development: Conducted comprehensive market analyses and designed procurement strategies to streamline operations and optimize value for money in fast-paced humanitarian contexts.
⇨ Management of Suppliers FU and Databases and Vendors Assessments.
⇨ Advanced Reports writing skills (e.g.: visit reports, SitReps and Logistics / Support Costs / Expenses in budgets.
⇨ Experience in Administration and Finance Management (budget development & follow-up / monitoring), management of Logistics HR systems and procedures.
⇨ Policy / guidelines / SOPs development (Supply, Transportation, Security, HR working practices, radio / computer usage).
SAFETY AND SECURITY:
⇨ Coordination and management of Safety and Security in the fields, training and facilitation, capacity building & development of national / international staff members.
⇨ Security & Contingency planning, security risk analysis (SRA), Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, MEDEVAC, MOSS / MORSS.
⇨ Management of effective emergency communication systems, establishing & managing security systems (Wardens, notification systems).
⇨ Reporting and providing updates on Security Incidents (SIRS) to HQ Security Unit, Country Incident Management Team, as well as advising on Incident Management. Supporting Country Representatives / Area Security Co during Security Incidents/Accidents.
⇨ Creation and Management of Security Management Teams / ASMT.
⇨ Recruiting and Capacity Building of Security Officers/Assistants, Radio Operators, Security Guards, Dispatchers.
IT / ICT / HOBBIES:
⇨ Technical skills (machinery maintenance, radio comms equipment, IT equipment), technical expertise in installation & maintenance of any kind of communication systems: HF/VHF radios, antennas (Radio HAM Amateur (knowledge and usage of Morse Code)), VSat, GPS Tracking systems.
⇨ Solid knowledge of MS Office, Office 365, Windows 11, Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, data analysis: Google Spreadsheets, Google Drive, MTeams, SAGA, ATLAS, FleetWave, ERP systems.
Additionally:
Hobby - HAM Radio Amateur, knowledge of Morse Code.
