Logistics Officer (Ref. 10)
 ECHO South Asia Regional Support Office
 Location: New Delhi
 Last Date: August 26, 2010
 

 
LOGISTICS OFFICER (Ref.10)

 ECHO SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL SUPPORT OFFICE 

The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. ECHO works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political affiliation. 

ECHO’s South Asia Regional Support Office (RSO) in Delhi provides support to nine countries in South Asia – India, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iran and Maldives.   

ECHO South Asia RSO announces the vacant position of a ‘Logistics Officer’ for its Regional Support Office based in New Delhi.

The Vacancy Announcement and Terms of Reference for the post and the standard EC format CV are available at the EU Delegation website: http://www.delind.ec.europa.eu/vacancies.asp for use by the potential candidates.

PROFILE

·         Higher education and/or equivalent adequate experience, university degree is an advantage

·         Demonstrate at least 5 years relevant working experience in logistics functions

·         Speaking and writing Hindi fluently

·         Excellent in written and spoken English; other relevant languages will be considered as a plus

·         Computer literate and proficiency in use of MS Office applications and MS Outlook

·         Willing to carry out missions across South Asia

·         Capacity to manage and coordinate a team of about 5 persons and to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team

·         Demonstrate flexibility, versatility, initiative, pro-activity, diplomacy, dynamism and enthusiasm.

·         Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 The incumbent serves as Logistics Officer in ECHO RSO Delhi with the overall responsibility for independently planning and executing all logistics functions, providing effective support and advice to ECHO RSO Delhi and ECHO field offices in the region and ensuring efficient management of service contracts. Also assuring that regional needs for procurement and other logistical duties are properly covered.  In addition, the employee provides the necessary surge support to all the ECHO field offices under ECHO RSO Delhi area of responsibility.

 Applications MUST comprise of:

·         A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position.

·         A completed CV in the EC standard format only (The EC Standard format can be downloaded from the same web page http://www.delind.ec.europa.eu/vacancies.asp).

·         The name, position and contact number/details (telephone, fax, e-mail) of three references, one of them being from the last employer.

·         Any pertinent recommendation letter(s) that the candidate may wish to add.

·         A copy of education certificates/diplomas/degrees.

·         A copy of relevant work certificates. 

CONTRACT

A contract of employment will be concluded for an initial period of one year, subject to a successful completion of 6 month probation period. Employment is expected to start in October 2010. The candidate will be placed in Group 2 on the ECHO salary grid which is a senior level position. A competitive salary, comparable with international organizations in Delhi will be offered to the selected candidate.   

The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  The working conditions include working with a dynamic, enthusiastic and engaged team in an open and collaborative environment. 

Applications must arrive in the ECHO Regional Support Office no later than 26/08/2010 at 17:00 local time. The application should be clearly marked Logistics Officer (Ref. 10) on the envelope. No electronic application is accepted.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates must abstain from contacting the ECHO Regional Support Office for information on the selection process. Any candidate that in any way tries to influence the selection process will be disqualified immediately. 

Address for applications:

ECHO South Asia Regional Support Office
Regional Administrative Coordinator
Application for the post of Logistics Officer
C-384, Defence Colony
New Delhi - 110024