Global Specialist Transport and Warehousing

Job Posting Organization:
Handicap International / Humanité & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association that operates in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disasters. Founded in 1982, HI works alongside disabled and vulnerable individuals, advocating for their essential needs and improving their living conditions. The organization is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. HI has implemented development programs in over 60 countries and operates with a budget of approximately 255 million euros, employing 4,794 staff worldwide. The organization strongly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within its structure and is committed to a disability policy to facilitate the reception and integration of people with disabilities. More information can be found on their website: www.hi.org.

Job Overview:
The position of Global Specialist Transport and Warehousing is situated within the Atlas Logistics unit of HI, which has been operational since 199

• This unit supports humanitarian actors by facilitating, optimizing, and accelerating the delivery of aid in emergency situations and chronic crisis contexts. The primary objective of this role is to ensure compliance with ATLAS technical standards while providing strategic and pedagogical technical guidance. The specialist will guarantee the technical quality of logistics platform activities dedicated to other humanitarian actors in the field, managing the flow of humanitarian inputs from entry points in the country to the beneficiaries. The role involves supporting field teams to enhance their capacities and improve project quality, providing norms and methodologies, offering advice, and conducting training both on-site and remotely. The specialist will also identify and encourage synergies within the sector and externally, producing and managing the technical toolset for the logistics platform.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Global Specialist Transport and Warehousing include: - Developing, framing, and disseminating approaches and tools for logistics platforms; - Participating in the development and dissemination of knowledge and positioning within their area of expertise; - Providing technical and methodological support to projects concerning logistics platform activities, including design, implementation, and project monitoring; - Contributing to the strategic deployment of AL's professions; - Ensuring the quality and compliance of logistics operations; - Supporting the training and capacity building of field teams; - Facilitating communication and collaboration among various stakeholders in the humanitarian sector; - Producing and managing technical documentation and tools for logistics operations; - Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of logistics strategies and operations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess solid experience in logistics (transport, warehousing, etc.) for others (B2B and/or H2H) and in international solidarity. They should have experience in humanitarian project management, including logical frameworks and project proposals, with knowledge of donor rules and operations. Candidates must be adept at organizing land transport using both owned fleets and chartering, with at least one successful experience in logistics project sizing for others, including needs analysis, risk identification, and transforming identified needs into concrete service offers. Strong networking skills, excellent formalization abilities for tools and procedures, and strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Candidates should be team-oriented, resilient under stress, and possess a good sense of humor.

Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not detailed in the job ad, it is generally expected that candidates have a relevant degree in logistics, supply chain management, international relations, or a related field that supports the responsibilities of the position.

Experience:
Candidates should have substantial experience in logistics and humanitarian project management, demonstrating a proven track record in similar roles. This experience should include practical knowledge of logistics operations, project design, and implementation in humanitarian contexts.

Languages:
Fluency in both French and English is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in these languages is crucial for collaboration and coordination within the international humanitarian sector. Additional languages may be considered an asset but are not specified as requirements.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract (CDD) for 4 months starting from mid-May 2025, based in Lyon. Benefits include meal vouchers, employer-sponsored health insurance, a managerial status with 34 vacation days and 13 RTT (reduction of working time), advantageous telework agreements, and numerous sports and social activities offered within the organization.