Logistics Specialist in Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the program “Strengthening of Urban Resilience in the Areas of Supply Infrastructure and Housing” (SUR) to fill the position:

Logistics Specialist (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Logistics Specialist)

The program “Strengthening of Urban Resilience in the Areas of Supply Infrastructure and Housing” (SUR), initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is dedicated to rebuilding essential urban infrastructure in Ukraine's war-affected regions. 

The program's primary objectives include the reconstruction of basic infrastructure, enhancing digital and planning competencies in local administrations for efficient damage assessment and infrastructure planning, and implementing disaster risk management strategies to bolster resilience against current and future crises. Measures of the program focus on restoring critical services such as drinking water, electricity, heating, and housing in cities severely impacted by the conflict. 

In alignment with the EU's 2030 urban, climate, and energy policies, the SUR program contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that focus on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all (SDG 7), building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation (SDG 9), and making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (SDG 11). It works in synergy with other GIZ initiatives like ISU II, U-LEAD, and FEER to enhance urban resilience and essential services across Ukrainian municipalities.

Core tasks: 

The project is implemented through two components: One focusing on advising municipalities and partner institutions (Component 1), and the other leading construction activities (Component 2). The program also implements special initiatives, such as winter aid for Ukrainian cities.

As part of the Operations Management, as a Logistics Specialist you will perform service tasks for the program and, if necessary, advise other units within GIZ Ukraine on logistics issues. 

Main areas of activity: 

• Advising the person responsible for the order on logistics issues.
• Networking with national/international contractors and partners.
• (Further) development of the program's logistics concept.
• Coordination of planned transports with the person responsible for the order and other team members.
• Communication and coordination with relevant entities, as well as with Ukrainian partners.
• Coordination of transports, preparation of relevant documentation and customs documents.
• If necessary, assist with inquiries from donors and other institutions.
• Support the hub with other issues related to procurement and logistics.
• Generate data for the program’s M&E system. 

Qualification requirements:

The ideal candidatefor the Logistics Specialist position possesses the following qualifications:

• Completed commercial training or university studies in the field of logistics management (e.g. humanitarian logistics), and/or in other disciplines with a corresponding work connection.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of logistics.
• Very good knowledge and relevant experience in the analysis and optimization of relevant processes.
• Confident use of MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.
• Organizational and coordination talent, quick comprehension, analytical way of thinking and affinity for numbers, as well as high problem-solving and networking skills.
• Ideally good knowledge of GIZ, including a broad understanding of German and international foreign and security policy.
• High reliability, flexible, forward-looking and independent way of working, good ability to work in a team.
• Business fluent English skills required, further language skills are an advantage (especially knowledge of German), native in Ukrainian.
• High competencies of communication and interaction.

We offer: 

• Official employment.
• Salary fixed in EUR.
• Performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance.
• 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes.
• Hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible remote and flexible work.
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The place of assignment is Kyiv. The contract duration is until 31.12.2026. Starting as soon as possible. 

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application 

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to recruitment-ua@giz.de until COB March 11, 2025, Tuesday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.