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World Vision International

Christian humanitarian organization supporting children worldwide

Administrative and Logistics/Security Officer

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeBangassou, Central African RepublicNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in administration, logistics, fleet management, or security, preferably with an international NGO or humanitarian organization.
  • Demonstrated experience managing the administrative and logistics operations of a field office.
  • Experience managing a vehicle fleet, including vehicle tracking, maintenance planning, and fuel-consumption monitoring.
  • Experience managing stock, warehouses, and procurement processes according to organizational procedures.
  • Experience supervising support teams, including drivers, security agents, and other support staff.
  • Experience managing safety and security in a fragile or high-security-risk context.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments, monitoring security incidents, and implementing mitigation measures.
  • Experience collaborating with local authorities, suppliers, and external partners.
  • Experience writing administrative, logistics, and security reports.
  • Experience working in multicultural environments under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • A minimum Bac+3 Licence in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Transport Management, Security, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • Training in logistics management and stock management.
  • Training in fleet management and road safety.
  • Training in safety and security management (Security Risk Management).
  • Training in procurement procedures and asset management.
  • Good knowledge of World Vision International policies and procedures for administration, logistics, procurement, asset management, and fleet management.
  • Understanding of safety and security management principles in a humanitarian context.
  • Knowledge of humanitarian standards, risk management procedures, and security protocols applicable to international NGOs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and demonstrated analysis and reporting ability.
  • Knowledge of stock, asset, and vehicle-fleet management tools.
  • Ability to analyze the security context and produce reports that support decision-making.
  • Knowledge of the operational, administrative, and security context of the Central African Republic, particularly the Bangassou region.
  • Planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills for working with authorities, suppliers, and partners.
  • Ability to supervise and develop the performance of support teams, including drivers, security agents, and administrative staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the office functions effectively from an administrative perspective.
  • Ensure office supplies are available and managed.
  • Monitor service-provider contracts.
  • Organize meetings with Bangui, workshops, and administrative missions.
  • Maintain physical and electronic archives of administrative documents.
  • Keep administrative inventories up to date.
  • Maintain good relations with local authorities.
  • Facilitate administrative procedures related to World Vision activities.
  • Monitor permits and official documents.
  • Maintain a register of office assets.
  • Conduct periodic inventories.
  • Label and monitor World Vision property.
  • Coordinate the movement of goods and equipment.
  • Arrange transport for project kits and materials.
  • Supervise the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods.
  • Control stock levels.
  • Conduct monthly inventories.
  • Ensure compliance with storage procedures.
  • Prepare purchase requests.
  • Monitor orders.
  • Verify that deliveries comply with requirements.
  • Maintain a supplier database.
  • Manage all Bangassou vehicles on a daily basis.
  • Ensure vehicles are operationally available.
  • Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Check logbooks daily.
  • Monitor fuel consumption.
  • Produce monthly fleet reports.
  • Track vehicle mileage.
  • Ensure vehicle insurance and documents remain valid.
  • Check drivers’ permits.
  • Ensure compliance with World Vision’s fleet policy.
  • Supervise drivers.
  • Organize regular briefings.
  • Conduct periodic performance evaluations.
  • Implement World Vision security policies.
  • Ensure compliance with the Security Management Plan.
  • Participate in security assessments.
  • Continuously monitor the security situation in Bangassou and areas of operation.
  • Produce regular reports on changes in the context.
  • Promptly inform management of any incident or risk.
  • Track staff movements daily.
  • Check travel requests.
  • Maintain emergency communication systems.
  • Report incidents immediately.
  • Participate in security investigations.
  • Monitor risk-mitigation plans.
  • Supervise security agents.
  • Organize guard rotations and schedules.
  • Ensure the security of the office and residences.
  • Organize security briefings for visitors and new staff.
  • Train personnel on security procedures.
  • Conduct emergency simulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree is an additional asset.
  • Training in first aid and emergency management is desirable.

About the Company

World Vision International

Christian humanitarian organization supporting children worldwide

What World Vision International does: It is a Christian humanitarian, development, and advocacy organization focused on children. It operates in nearly 100 countries with 33,000+ staff and works with supporters to help more than 200 million vulnerable children by addressing the root causes of poverty. How its product works: Through long-term programs and rapid relief, it provides essentials like water, food, and tools for families to overcome poverty, guided by faith and field expertise, and coordinated across communities by staff and partners. How it is different from competitors: It combines a large, faith-guided global network with a clear focus on sustainable, root-cause approaches to development, serving all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender, and stressing lasting impact that endures beyond one-time aid. What the company’s goal is: To improve the lives of children, families, and communities around the world and create lasting, generational impact.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Monrovia, CA
Founded
2012

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