Logistics Coordinator

Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Logisticians to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Logistics Coordinators can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to support operations and provide professional assistance to individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically range in duration from three to twelve months and are salaried.
Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does however place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.
If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross as a Logistics Coordinator, we encourage you to read the below role profile which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability.
Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register
The Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 192 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts, disasters and other vulnerabilities.
ARC maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (referred to as delegates within the Red Cross) who are deployed to international crises when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Deployments take place through fixed-term contracts, with delegates seconded into the operations of the ICRC or Federation.
In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Humanity - Neutrality - Impartiality - Independence - Voluntary Service - Unity - Universality.
Logistics Coordinator Position Summary
The Logistics Coordinator, is responsible for the coordination and management of country or operation level logistics operations in co-operation with local Red Cross organisations (National Societies). The coordinator ensures the efficient and effective delivery of goods and equipment, to optimise service quality and cost effectiveness and to meet the needs of individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflicts. They are also responsible for planning and managing budgets and preparing narrative and financial reports associated with logistics operations.
Logistics Coordinator Requirements
Education and Professional Registration Requirements
Bachelor's degree, diploma or similar qualification in logistics management or supply chain management.
Other Essential Requirements
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish) strongly preferred.
- Extensive professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
- Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
- Ability to drive a manual car.
- Personal motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflict.
- Ability to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security environments.
- Ability to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural teams.
- Excellent organisational skills.

Technical Competencies Required
Supply Chain
- Validates the proposed programme response plans from the Supply Chain perspective.
- Assesses, identifies and quantifies the total needs for Supply Chain support, identifying options and developing the optimal Supply Chain strategy, KPIs and implementation Plan of Action (PoA) within available resources and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Communicates the Supply Chain strategy to stakeholders, external to and within Logistics team.
- Identifies risks and scenarios, planning mitigation actions and contingency preparedness
- Uses effective systems (for example ERPs D365, SAP, ORACLE, SAGE) and Business Analytics tools to track and report activity.

Warehousing
- Identifies and selects storage options in line with the Warehousing strategy and future requirements.
- Ensures storage conditions in terms of environmental, temperature control, hygiene, pest and contamination control, safety and security are established and maintained.
- Ensures stocks are arranged and separated according to special storage requirements of each commodity (i.e. medical supplies, fuel, building supplies, FIFO, FEFO).
- Ensures maintenance of equipment such as cold chain equipment and air-conditioning/heating, security lighting, forklifts, pump trucks etc.