Logistics
Logistics occupies a special place within the humanitarian aid sector, acting as the "backbone". The Logistics Department develops strategies, structures and supports the activities of our teams in the field, as part of our response to the needs of the populations we support.
At Première Urgence Internationale, logistics is organized around three main areas, both at headquarters and in the field:
- Supply chain
Our supply chain teams are responsible for their organization, smooth operation and optimization. Our standard and medical supply chains integrate the operational and administrative management of the flow of goods, services and necessary information, from the expression of need to delivery to the final recipient. They are organized around our missions, but also weave a strong link between headquarters and the field for certain types of goods. We are constantly striving for efficiency and effectiveness! The related professions and activities are purchasing, transport and warehousing.
- Support logistics
Support logistics covers all activities and processes aimed at providing the infrastructure, means, services and resources needed to ensure our ability to implement actions in the field. It therefore focuses on establishing and maintaining the conditions that enable our teams to work safely and efficiently in the capitals and on the bases where we deploy our projects. This includes: building management; implementation of standard operating procedures concerning security of premises, travel and communications; monitoring and maintenance of equipment and materials through fleet management; technical areas such as IT, energy management and telecommunications.
- Project logistics
Operational or project logistics has a dual definition. It includes not only technical support for projects, but also supply chain activities that are carried out directly in the form of services for humanitarian aid actors.
At Première Urgence Internationale headquarters, you’ll find experts in these three fields: Mission Logistics Officers, General Services Assistants and Purchasing and Shipping Officers.
In the field, nothing would be possible without a conductor: the Logistics coordinator. Logisticians, with their multidisciplinary skills and central position at the heart of supply chains and support logistics, make a significant contribution to ensuring the quality of our operations. More specialized positions can be created as national or regional needs emerge, such as logistics platform coordinator.
Required skills
– Ability to integrate intervention contexts into logistics strategies and activities
– Team management
– Negotiation skills