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With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Home based where WVI is registered to operate
Technical Director, Emergency Logistics and Prepositioning
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the overall impact of World Vision International’s disaster response operations by ensuring that WVI has the appropriate logistics and pre-positioning staff, systems, supplies and other capacities in place to respond in a timely, effective, and efficient way to all types of disasters.
This position is responsible for leadership of the Emergency Logistics and Pre-positioning team, which in turn manages the Logistics and Procurement function in large-scale emergency response, manages WV’s global network of supply depots and potential suppliers, builds logistics surge capacity, maintains relationships key stakeholders within the humanitarian system (NGOs, UN, donors), as well as in the private sector, military and academia, and ensures that the policies and systems needed to manage to deliver these services in an accountable manner are in place.
The Technical Director, Emergency Logistics and Pre-positioning reports to the Director, Preparedness and Field Readiness (P&FR), working closely with him/her, along with others on the P&FR team, GC-DM’s Technical Resources Team, other GRRT and the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team to develop priorities that are in harmony with future global strategy that reflect a coordinated and collaborative response. This requires the position holder to be ready to deploy to Category III-Global responses and Sustained Humanitarian Responses (the largest and most complex) anywhere in the world.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
50 % – Response Leadership and Support Major Activities
Deploy to large-scale disaster responses on short notice (24-72 hours, for up to 3 months)
Lead the Emergency Logistics function in WV’s large-scale disaster response operations.
Establish the response’s Emergency Logistics department, developing the strategy and establishing the team, systems, processes, facilities, supplies, and relationships required to undertake its responsibilities within the response.
In a global response line manage teams of 30-50 Full time employees
Coordinate with other humanitarian organizations and the affected government by building a network of key relationships and representing WV in the Logistics Cluster.
Establish and manage the response’s supply chain system which includes:
- Setting up the supply chain management software system and tracking all response equipment and supplies
- Negotiating with goods and services suppliers
- Procurement and airlift/ground transport of items sourced locally or internationally
- Accountable and secure operation of warehouse facilities and their stocks
- Transportation of items to their point of use
Manage the response’s vehicle fleet, which includes procurement of vehicles, maintenance, movement tracking and training/management of drivers and mechanics.
Provide ongoing logistics, procurement, and fleet support to all response operations
Provide timely, accurate logistics reporting to response management
Provide remote support to response when not deployed. This includes ensuring deployment of supplies from the pre-positioning network and provide resources and advice.
End Results Expected
Overall: WV disaster responses are timely, effective, and efficient
WV disaster response logistics, supply chain and fleet management operations are properly led, managed, and implemented
The response uses its resources efficiently and accountably, through cost-effective procurement of items and transport services, proper management of equipment and supplies and timely/accurate reporting.
WV can effectively collaborate with other partners and has the requisite permissions needed to ensure efficient operations.
30% Disaster Preparedness
Develop and oversee the key priorities for the Emergency Logistics and Pre-positioning Team, which are incorporated in the wider Humanitarian Operations workplan. These priorities will ensure preparedness for large-scale disaster response.
Develop and maintain the team, systems, processes, facilities, and supplies required to implement the strategy. Key activities include:
- Managing the global pre-positioning system, which includes 5 warehouses and inventory of approximately $2 million.
- Supporting preparedness initiatives in Field Offices
- Maintaining agreements and relationships with goods and service providers and transporters.
- Support the rollout of Provision into new and ongoing responses.
- Maintain and update operational manuals and tools
- In collaboration with GSC, provide necessary leadership, advice and subject matter expertise to support the building of emergency logistics and procurement capability and capacity worldwide. This includes:
- Building a global network of high-capacity deployable staff for large-scale disaster responses.
- Providing subject matter expertise to capacity building activities within Regional Disaster Management Teams (RDMTs) and FOs.
- Developing training resources
Foster a culture of constant improvement, monitoring and promoting best practice in all aspects of WV’s emergency logistics and pre-positioning system.
Provide leaders within DM/HEA, GSC, ROs and FOs with analysis and advice on their logistics capacity as well as best practice, trends and risks in the Emergency Logistics and Pre-positioning sector
End Results Expected
Overall: WV’s emergency logistics capacity is enhanced at the global, regional, and national levels through improved capacities, systems, processes, and tools
WV is positioned to procure key relief items in a timely manner and at a good price.
Future WV response operations are better able to manage their supplies and equipment and be more accountable for these items.
WV will have access to a greater number of capable and well-trained logisticians who are able to support responses of all sizes and contribute to overall improved logistics capacity within their home offices.
WV is well positioned to address capacity gaps and adapt new best practices and technological solutions that improve the efficiency of response operations.
WV is better able to manage risks associated with disaster response supply chains.
WV’s future response operations are more efficient and impactful through a greater understanding of effective disaster response measures
10% External Engagement
Maintain key relationships with UN and private sector entities that facilitate operational effectiveness
Represent WV in humanitarian logistics forums and institutions, such as the Global Logistics Cluster
Manage WV’s relationship with UNHRD
Serve as SME in humanitarian learning events (trainings, webinars), as well as in the development of reports, case studies and other material
Lead work to position WV as an organization of choice for strategic partnerships among stakeholders within the logistics sector (UN, private sector)
End Results Expected
Overall: External relationships are leveraged to provide competitive advantage, reduce cost, harness innovation, reduce risk and advance best practices
WV is represented in inter- agency forums, institutions and learning platforms which strengthen the humanitarian system
Partnering, innovation and
resource development efforts are supported to increase operational effectiveness
10% Logistics Team Leadership
During non-deployment manage 1 direct line employee which include day to day management and overall performance management.
Ensure staff have access to capacity building which enable them to perform their roles
Fill vacant positions in a timely manner
End Results Expected
Overall: Maintain the capacity and team culture necessary to undertake its responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
Up to 10 years’ experience working in Emergency Logistics and Supply Chain functional areas (procurement, warehousing, air, sea, land transport, last mile distribution, pre-positioning, customs clearance, airlift operations management, Civ-Mil liaison, radio communications, supply chain management, facilities and fleet management) Proven field experience in humanitarian logistics and supply chain operations. Extensive knowledge and skills in leading and developing integrated emergency logistics, supply chain, procurement and capability at an organizational level.
Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Logistics) or equivalent Excellent knowledge of best practice strategic and operational planning, coordination, and control methodologies Experience in building strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external (international organisations, UN organisations, corporate, government and military) stakeholders
Additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
Experience overseeing the integration of technology solutions into humanitarian operations or similar Have virtual team management experience: able to work effectively at different times of the day across worldwide time zones. Experience working in and leading teams in chaotic, challenging, austere, insecure / high threat and unstable and extreme temperate environments for up to 3 months at a time. Experience formulating policy and writing business process and manuals.
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
CAHLM (Certificate in Applied Humanitarian Logistics Management) is a minimum requirement.
CPL (Certified Practising Logistician) or equivalent
CILT (International Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) certified registered
Registered with IHL (International Humanitarian Logistics association)
National / Federal or INTERPOL Police Clearance Required
WVI Hostile Environment Awareness Training or recognized equivalent
International Driver’s License
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience leading and managing procurement teams with a monthly procurement plan value of USD $3-5 million.
- Knowledge and or experience in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, CivMil (Civilian Military Coordination) Liaison and Military Logistics and Expeditionary Logistics
- Completed UN WFP (World Food Program) Log Cluster LRT (Logistics Response Training) course or participated as an advisor / trainer
- Excellent working knowledge of contract terms and conditions across Humanitarian and commercial sectors
- Robust relationship building skills with the ability to influence individuals and groups
- Ability to adapt to changing, environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate persuasively and deliver effective presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
- Ability to negotiate and influence people, teams, and decision makers effectively to obtain desired results
- Strong numerical analysis skills and the ability to articulate clear direction, guidance, conclusions, and recommendations
- Ability to handle complex issues and provide recommendations for solutions
- Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, high tempo, austere and sometimes hostile environment
- Excellent Knowledge and understanding Of Humanitarian system during Emergency response
Additional work experience preferred for this position.
- Experience working in a Humanitarian leadership capacity
- Experience working in Logistics and Supply Chain area in a senior management operational capacity
- Experience working with Military in joint HA/DR (Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Response) and CivMil operations
- Experience working in IT Development teams and Leadership Working Groups.
- Experience working with C-Suite executives
- Experience writing strategy, business cases and proposals, communicating intent.
- Experience leading the development of technology solutions and web-based content.
Work Environment
- The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
- Work environment during Emergency Response operations is often in areas where conflict exists. These operations are conducted in dangerous high threat, high security, and hazardous environments. In Quick onset disasters, the emergency is conducted in usually austere, complex, and sometimes dangerous conditions.
- When not deployed, international travel is required to attend planning, training, and preparedness activities globally, this includes special meetings with internal and external stakeholders, staff, and teams from workshops through to simulations and special exercises with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Travel is required to conduct regional and global oversight duties, team planning meetings and undertake external strategic engagement activities with Uni–lateral, INGO, Academic, Military and Government entities strategic to the Emergency Logistics and Pre-positioning mission.
- When not travelling, business is conducted from assigned World Vision Support Office(s), Regional and Field Offices or home base. This leadership / management and oversight role requires face to face and mostly virtual management of Logistics and Procurement staff and their functions globally. At times it will require domestic travel (road and air). Hire Car use is often required for work in Australia, UK, and US.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
