Logistics & Security Officer (LSO)

CDE background

La Chaine de l’Espoir (CDE) 

La Chaine de l’Espoir is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 1994. Its mission is to strengthen health systems to give everyone, especially children, the same chances of survival and development. 

We work in 28 countries with a comprehensive approach, focusing on children, mothers and disadvantaged communities:

Since March 2022, La Chaine de l’Espoir has been implementing projects to support the Ukrainian health system to improve medical and surgical care for victims of the war and patients in general, in collaboration with the ministry of Health (MoH), the Health Cluster co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO), and the health authorities at oblast levels. The initiative is a response to assessments conducted by La Chaine de l’Espoir's medical and biomedical team in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

La Chaine de l’Espoir mainly focused its activities in areas close to the frontline and newly accessible areas (Mykolaivska, Kharkivska, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizka) on the delivery of medical supplies including emergency traumatology kits, medicines and consumables, biomedical equipment (for endoscopy, intensive care, orthopaedics surgeries, radiology, operating theatre...), and war medicine training (more than 1000 health medical and paramedical staff trained).

ROLE PURPOSE 

The Logistics & Security Manager (LSO) is responsible for ensuring optimal functioning of the logistics support of the CDE mission. 

S/he focusses on the operational implementation of global safety and security policies and ensure processes are up to date, communicated within the organization.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

1. Manage logistics and supply chain functions for the mission (80%):

• Ensuring effective procurement management, including supplier liaison, contract negotiation and delivery monitoring. 
• Management of stock, transport and any storage management 
• Office management, ensuring essential contracts and supplies managed
• Asset management and ICT support as required for our small team
• Cooperates with Programme and Finance/Admin team to maximise efficiency 
• Focus on documentation, filing and archiving to ensure compliance and transparency
• Responsible for monthly logistics reporting and coordination with HQ referent
• Participates in inter-NGO/cluster logistics coordination meetings as required

 2. Support HoM in security management and lead on operational security (20%):

• Support the senior management team, in implementing and managing safety & security, policy and procedures
• Help implement a culture of security risk awareness across CDE team 
• Implement the mission's security strategy, under the responsibility of the HOM.
• Monitor evolutions in CDE?s working environment and ensure provision/availability of regular context updates through risk assessments and briefings
• Manage operationsal aspects of security related to the buildings, any rental vehicles, communications etc…

Tasks and responsibilities are subject to modifications according to the needs.

Job Requirements: 

Training/ Experiences: 

• University degree ideally in a Logistics field (supply, IT…)
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application within humanitarian security risk management.
• Two+ years’ experience (previous experience with an NGO is preferred).
• Experience in volatile/conflict context area is a plus.

Skills and abilities:

• Fluent in English
• Rigor/precision
• Autonomy
• Ability to work within a team/good communication and listening skills 
• Perseverance and determination
• Sens of initiative, ability to propose solutions
• Informatic: Excel (good level required)
• Ability to deal with stressful situations 
• Autonomous, resilient and diplomatic
• Adherence to the humanitarian principles and the code of ethics of La Chaine de l’Espoir

 General Terms & Conditions: 

CDE applies a 'zero tolerance' policy about all misconduct affecting the professional credibility of its employees: CDE staff, partners (local or international) and service providers.

Safeguarding & PSEA:

CDE policies ensure the protection of children and vulnerable adults; protection includes any harmful activates that might put vulnerable in risk, sexual exploitation, injuries or any other kind of harm. We expect from our employees to show full commitment to all policies. 

Accountability to CDE Policies: 

CDE Ensures a transparent and fair competitive recruitment process for all applicants. At the same time, CDE expect from new employees to apply “no harm” principles and adhere to CDE policies and regulations in the areas of information confidentiality, Safety & Security, CDE reputation, and data protection. 

Conditions: 

• National position, initial contract 6 months starting January 1st 2026
• Full time position, based in Ukraine (Kyiv)

Starting salary: 75,000 - 81,000 UAH (gross salary)

The closing date of the job offer is Friday December 12th 2025 

(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)