Vacancy: Logistics and Liaison Officer @ Norwegian Church Aid Closing: 10/May/2025

Logistics and Liaison Officer
Norwegian Church Aid

Introduction to NCA:

Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA') works together with people and organizations across the world in 32 countries to eradicate poverty and injustice. We provide emergency assistance in disasters and work for long-term development in local communities. Our primary areas of focus are the combatting of Gender Based Violence (GBV); Climate Resilient WASH; Climate SMART Economic Empowerment; and Health. Strengthening of civil society is also an important cross-cutting global goal. NCA is a member of the ACT Alliance, one of the world's largest humanitarian alliances. The Alliance consists of organizations in over 140 countries across religious faiths. Norwegian Church Aid - Together for a Just World!

Introduction to the Country Office:

Norwegian church Aid is in Sudan since 1972 and works in the fields of relief, rehabilitation, and development, and works through national partners.
NCA’s Country Office is currently in Port Sudan. It has a Field Office in Al-Gadarif, Al-Gadarif State, where its projects activities encompass GBV, Climate Resilient WASH, Climate Smart Economic Empowerment, and Health. As well, its projects activities in Kosti, White Nile State are implemented by the national partners

Monthly Gross Salary is USD 1,465.83:

Section/Unit: Logistics

Grade Level: Category III-B/Step 8

Supervisor: Country Logistics Coordinator

No. of Post: 1

Duty Station: Port Sudan

Duration: 1 Year

Closing Date: 10 May 2025


	Background: The Logistics Department is strengthening its capacity to ensure full compliance with NCA’s operational requirements, donor expectations, and accountability commitments, and we are looking for recruiting a Logistics and Liaison Officer. The Logistics and Liaison Officer is responsible for efficient procurement, Logistics, warehousing, Assets, admin and Liaison. Liaises with local authorities (HAC, Customs, and other ministries/departments) to secure duty exemption permits for all international shipments/consignment. Follow up of work permits, residence permits and visa renewal for expatriates with the support of the Country Logistics Coordinator.
	Duties and responsibilities: Areas of Responsibility Procurement Logistics Liaising Admin 2. Tasks 2.1 Procurement Take part on market survey. Archiving, both physically and digitally, according to NCA regulations. Ensure NCA and Donor regulations and guidelines are implemented correctly. Work across departments in the office to integrate procurement planning into the funding application workstream and ensure colleagues in other departments have a good understanding of procurement rules and procedures. Support the Logistics Coordinator in monitoring overall logistics and procurement performance and continuously look for improvements and tools for enhancing efficiency. 2.2 Logistics Asset management: ensure the asset registry is kept up to date, undertake regular checks, manage asset disposal. Fleet management: fuel management and reporting and ensure fuel tracker is obtain for the vehicle and the Generator, managing vehicles maintenance planning and renewing the insurance and registration, and vehicles disposal, ensuring good movement planning and safe driving practises. Transport of goods: from Gedaref to IDPs Camps and other NCA offices. Warehouse: managing stock and obtain the stock & bin card and prepare and circulate the stock report to relevant staff. 2.3 Liaise Liaise with local authorities (HAC, Customs, and other ministries/departments) to secure duty exemption permits for all international shipments/consignments. Ensure active follow-up on outstanding applications with various government ministries, collaborate closely and address any issues at that level. Follow up of work permits, residence permits and visa renewal for expatriates with the support of the Country Logistics Coordinator. 2.4 Capacity Building Monitor supply of stationery, household articles and water supply for the office/guesthouses, and initiate procurements when due. Monitor supply of prevision items, and electricity for the office/guesthouses, and initiate procurements when due. Ensure a clean and conducive staff working environment. Maintenance of office/guesthouse plumbing issue, lights. 3 Other Duties Functions Assigned to the Position Other tasks as assigned by the Country Logistics Coordinator.
	Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: 4 Required Educational Skills and Experience A relevant university degree. A relevant experience ideally from an INGO. Proven experience in quality and timely reporting. Good analytical skills. Excellent planning skills. Ability to communicate in writing and orally in English and Arabic. Good in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. With a proactive personality.
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