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Background on Tearfund

Who we are: ​We are a Christian organisation partnering with

the local church wherever possible to see change in the lives
of those in greatest economic need. We believe poverty is
caused by broken relationships with God, others, the
environment and ourselves, and working to see those
relationships restored is key to how we work. We want to see
change that is economic, material, environmental and
spiritual. See: Tearfund’s ​Theory of Mission

Our vision:​ To see people freed from poverty, living

transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential

Our mission:​ We follow Jesus where the need is greatest,

responding to crisis and partnering with local churches to
bring restoration to those living in poverty

Our values:​ We aspire to be courageous, truthful,

compassionate, servant-hearted and Christ-centred

Relevant scriptures include: 2 Cor. 5:8-11, James 3:18, Romans 8:18-25,

Philippians 4:7, John 10:10, Luke 4:16-21 and Micah 6:8

Tearfund’s Application Process

All applications need to be completed online using our online

registration form. As you progress through your application,
please ensure that you save each section.

If after reading though this Job Profile, you have any questions
or want to find out more about our recruitment process,
please do not hesitate to contact ​recruitment@tearfund.org​.

In this Job Profile pack we’ve included a full Job Description as

well as a Person Specification. Please ensure that your
application clearly shows how your skills and experience
meet the requirements for this post.

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Job Profile

Job Title Logistics Officer

Group International

Team Southern and East Africa Cluster

Location Manica, Mozambique

Responsible to Humanitarian Coordinator

Part 1 – Job description

1. Main purpose of the job

To provide a field team with the logistics capacity to implement and manage projects, providing specialist
technical oversight as required for the duration of the Cyclone Idai response in Tearfund Malawi.
Responsible for ensuring professional fleet management, Asset Management, Estate /compound
management, sometime support in procurement and warehouse management (when it becomes
necessary in Tearfund Mozambique).

2. Position in organisation
● Grade: 5
● Reports to the Humanitarian Coordinator
● Liaises closely with CCM Project Officer
● Works closely with Administrative and Finance Officer

3. Tearfund’s Christian culture

We believe that prayer and discernment is fundamental to Tearfund achieving its mission of restoring
relationships, ending extreme poverty and transforming lives. As a Tearfund staff member you are
encouraged to:-

● Engage with Tearfund Prays and the Prayer hub

● Lead or participate in spiritual sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within your group
● Be committed to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs statement and to be actively working
and living in accordance with Tearfund’s Christian beliefs and theory of mission
● Maintain your own spiritual development, discover your gifts/callings and grow in discipleship

4. Organisational requirements
● All staff are expected to live out Tearfund’s values as they represent Tearfund externally
● All post-holders are expected to fulfil their personal objectives set by their line manager,
contribute to their team’s overall objectives, take responsibility for reviewing their ongoing
personal development and maintain an awareness of Tearfund's strategy.
● All Tearfund staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture,
including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.

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 5. Scope of Job
● Logistics/Technical Support for Partners
● Procurement
● Vehicle Fleet Management
● Estate Management
● External representation

6. Duties & Key Responsibilities

6.1. Logistics / Technical Support for Partners

● All as directed and delegated by the Senior Administrative and Finance Officer (with line
management by the Humanitarian Coordinator
6.2. Procurement
● Set up a functional procurement office for procuring services and supplies locally to support
project interventions, monitoring purchase request status and informing stakeholders, and setting
up an effective filing system.
● Liaise with project staff to identify procurement needs and define material specifications, fulfilling
all requests locally where possible in a timely and efficient manner.
● Ensure all staff in the procurement function understand and follow Tearfund’s standard
procedures.
6.3. Vehicle Fleet Management
● Define fleet requirements at the project level, and develop vehicle usage plans to inform Senior
Administrative and Finance Officer and Humanitarian Coordinator.
● Identify local transport sources, hiring suitable vehicles and drivers as required.
● Responsibility for daily use, security and servicing (outsourced as required), fuel and spares/tools
stores and usage for local project vehicle fleet.
● Ensure all those authorised to drive Tearfund vehicles (formal drivers and team members) meet
the standard and have up to date licences valid for the country of operation and are medically fit
to drive.
● Conduct or arrange additional training where necessary for local or expatriate staff to cope with
the local driving conditions and type of vehicles.
6.4. Estate Management
● Identify and commission adequate offices and accommodation and associated utilities to ensure
an effective and efficient working and home environment for staff.
6.5. External Relationships / Representation
● Attend relevant inter-agency coordination meetings as required to establish positive working
relationships with government, local communities, UN, NGOs, procurement agencies and
suppliers at the project level in support of an effective and efficient logistics support function.

6.6. Other duties

● Facilitate the setting up a functioning telecommunications and IT system including electrical
power supply and in ensuring that project staff are trained and proficient in correct equipment
usage and required communications protocols, conducting or arranging additional training as
required.
● Ensure all assets locally are uniquely referenced and able to be tracked on the fixed asset
register and local inventories.

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Part 2 – Person specification

Job title: Logistics Officer

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Qualifications ● Degree and/or appropriate (equivalent) ● Associated technical
qualification. qualification
● Mozambique National
Experience ● Proven experience in the following areas ● Proven strategic planning
○ Logistics experience.
○ Project implementation and ● Programme or site start up
management
● Off-road driving experience in
○ People management
similar conditions to country of
○ Project implementation
assignment
● Proven driving experience
Skills/Abilities ● Supervisory skills ● Health and Safety at work
● Negotiation skills ● Ability to communicate
● Problem solving skills confidently and comfortably
● Training skills about own personal faith
● Excellent written and verbal communication
● English and Portuguese
skills
speaking abilities
● Ability to learn fast
● Computer literate
● Administrative skills
● Full clean driving licence
● Ability to lead and facilitate team prayer
and Bible studies
● Ability and commitment to apply biblical
principles prayerfully within all aspects of
the role
Personal Qualities ● Committed Christian with a personal
relationship with God
● Committed to Tearfund's Mission, Values
and Beliefs
● Humanitarian & Christian motivation
● Emotionally and spiritually mature
● Team player
● Understanding and sensitivity to cross
cultural issues
● Commitment to accountability to
beneficiaries and transparency,
giving them dignity and respect, and
demonstrating listening and understanding
● Flexible and adaptable to ever changing
environments
● Ability to remain calm under pressure
● Willingness to travel and live in basic
conditions
OTHER COMMENTS:
All roles require a DBS/Police check

100 Church Road, Teddington TW11 8QE United Kingdom

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