Background 

The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation is an international, survivor-centred, rights-based organisation working to change the response to conflict-related sexual violence. We support survivors’ demands for a world where sexual violence as a weapon of war is no longer tolerated, and bears consequences for individual perpetrators and states. We work for a future where survivors receive the holistic care and compensation, they need to rebuild their lives. We create opportunities for survivors to speak out and be heard, and where they can organise to create change, influence policies, and demand justice and accountability. We are working towards a future where sexual violence in conflict is no longer seen as inevitable but is recognised for what it is: a crime that should have serious consequences for both the perpetrators as well as states that tolerate or condone it. We want the international community to draw a red line against wartime sexual violence and strengthen accountability for states and perpetrators. See also www.mukwegefoundation.org.    

Mukwege Foundation in Burundi 

Since 2019, the Panzi Foundation DRC (FP) has been working in partnership with the University of Montreal (UdeM) to strengthen the Foundation’s capacity to continue combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), improving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, and scaling up its capacity-building efforts with stakeholders in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Burundi.       

To this end, a project has been developed by the consortium with UdeM as the lead, The ‘Tumaini’ project, which means ‘Hope’ in Swahili. Tumaini is planned as a five-year regional initiative and comprises three components: improving service delivery, utilisation and the structural framework to increase demand for holistic prevention and response services for SGBV. The project aims to reach the most marginalised and vulnerable populations and focuses on strengthening local capacity.     

The project is overseen by a steering committee supported by a coordination committee. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has entrusted responsibility for the project to a Canadian supporting agency (CSA), represented by the UdeM through USI-HYGEIA. The UdeM, in consortium with the Panzi Foundation, is responsible for the management, implementation, oversight, approval and coordination of project activities in both the DRC and Burundi. The Dr Denis Mukwege Foundation (MF) has a contract signed with UdeM for the implementation of Tumaini activities in Burundi via its locally registered office in Bujumura. A team has been recruited and put into place in support of the project, namely a Programme Manager and other relevant support positions are in recruitment. 

Description of the assignment 

To support the rapid and effective implementation of the Tumaini project, MF is seeking a consultant with experience in Logistics Support Coordination who will provide support to the MF Burundi team and work closely with the Burundi support team in The Hague, for logistics and operations support to the country office. 

The consultant will be responsible for the following: 

• Oversee the delivery and installation process of medical equipment to be delivered to four one-stop centres throughout the country; 

• Provide support to the MF Burundi team and the receiving structures for the effective management of the medical donations received including medicines and equipment, in line with MF policies, national and international standards; 

• Support trainings on effective management of medical donations; 

• Maintain and improve a robust and reliable logistics package and system to support the MF Burundi mission in successfully performing their day-to-day work and maintain accurate filing systems, with documented and supported records of action for audit purposes; 

• Support the completion of essential logistics and operations tasks including relevant market surveys; 

• Support the development and implementation of inventory and stock management procedures; 

• Supervise and coordinate all logistical matters relating to transport and fuel management and ensure that usage of both vehicle and fuel is correctly supervised, logged and recorded according to MF vehicle management policy; 

• Ensure installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in an adequate living condition as well as all the equipment required; 

• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of IT (computers, software, backups, etc.) and communication tools; 

• Ensure communication means allowing permanent communication between capital, projects and HQ. Ensure all staff in the Burundi team from proper training on how to use communications equipment available (e.g. satellite phones, HF/VHF radios, computers, etc.). 

The assignment will be conducted under the supervision of the Director of Care and Country Programmes and in close collaboration with the Director of Resources and Burundi support and in-country team. 

Profile requirements 

The consultant should have: 

• A Masters level qualification or equivalent studies, training or years of experience in management, logistics, humanitarian operations, hospital or pharmacy management or other relevant studies. 

• 7 or more years of experience in logistics coordination in medical or other humanitarian operations for an international organisation or other relevant field such as hospital or pharmacy logistics or management. 

• Previous experience working in the region or in other humanitarian and development contexts is required. 

• Experience in working with or in logistics support of health structures is highly desired 

• Strong organisational and management skills. 

• Strong communication skills and an ability to work well within international teams. 

• Excellent synthesis, development and writing skills and an ability to revise or propose relevant tools. 

• Bilingual, French and English; Kirundi is a strong asset. 

• Flexibility, independence, reliability and commitment to the objectives of the Foundation. 

• High ethical standards of behaviour, good judgment, respect for others, diplomatic skills, confidentiality and attention to detail.  

Remuneration

MF will pay the consultant a fixed rate of 300 Euros per working day, all taxes and charges included, for the time spent by the Coordinator on provision of the Service.  A maximum of 5 working days per week are expected for the assignment. 

The consultant will also receive per diem, while travelling and in Burundi, in alignment with MF policy and their housing costs will be covered by MF while in Burundi. 

The consultant must provide brief timesheets to MF alongside invoices in sufficient detail as to allow MF to verify the amount claimed for payment. 

To apply 

Please submit an updated CV and motivation letter in either French or English to vacancies@mukwegefoundation.org by August 20th 23h59 CET. Serious candidates should be prepared to travel to Burundi within 2 weeks of selection.  

Please note that the Mukwege Foundation complies with the GDPR policy on personal data security. If you are not selected for this role, we will delete all applicant data from our records within three months of the vacancy deadline.