Lifting Hands International is looking for an Aid Distribution & Warehouse Manager to start in June/July 2023 in Greece with a minimum six-month commitment.
About Us
Lifting Hands International operates a community center in Serres, a small city about an hour away from Thessaloniki in Northern Greece. We work with a population of 1000+ refugees at the local camps, providing regular aid distributions and a range of psychosocial support programs.
Role Profile
The manager oversees the implementation, regular evaluation and development of distributions of food items and hygiene products for a majority of the Serres Camp population.
The manager takes responsibility for the running of the warehouse and the development of relationships with other organizations in order to facilitate the receiving and sending of necessary aid to where it is most needed throughout the country.
Warehouse:
Management of warehouse and stock using Boxtribute software
Completion regular reports and program reviews in collaboration with senior management
Supervision of visiting (international) volunteers during regular warehouse shifts
Development of a network of local suppliers for distributions in line with budget restrictions
Engagement of partners and donors to fulfill distribution needs
Collaboration with the Director of Logistics & Distributions to maintain oversight of finances
Aid Distribution:
Planning and Management of distributions (including food, clothing and hygiene items), regular assessment and evaluation, design and implementation of project improvements in coordination with the Director of Logistics & Distributions and in line with organizational strategy Maintaining resident census Supervision of a team
of
visiting and community volunteers in facilitation of distributions
Essential Criteria:
Proactive: Able to work well independently and without constant supervision
Previous humanitarian experience, particularly in an Aid Distribution, Warehouse Management or Logistics role
International drivers license, ability to drive a van
Previous experience of people management
Professional attitude, able to remain calm under pressure
Able to work well in a large, multicultural team
Minimum six month commitment
Fluent English speaker
Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of Greek / Arabic / Kurmanji / Farsi / French
Understanding of key aid distribution principles
Maintenance or construction skills
Potential to stay on the team for 6-12 months
We offer:
Free shared accommodation
Five day work week + full week break after every 6 weeks of work
Monthly reimbursement (starting from 450 euros per month)
To apply, please fill out this application. https://forms.gle/5N2zqvBFDXEyVKLR7
Please note that as a small NGO we are not able to offer assistance for visa applications – EU candidates preferred.
To find out more about Lifting Hands International in Greece and around the globe, you can visit our site at www.lhi.org.
Please send any questions you may have to our HR Director, Harvey, at [email protected].
