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THE POST: Warehouse and Logistics Co-ordinator

Job Summary:

A major component of all Greenpeace activities is the groundwork and support provided through our warehouses. Tools and theatrical props, as well as climbing, communications, and boating equipment are purchased, stored, and maintained in these spaces, as are all Greenpeace boats and vehicles. These spaces are also used for trainings, banner-making, and prop-building.

Responsibilities:

WAREHOUSE

• Manage and maintain all aspects of the warehouse and other fixed assets.

• Hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers working in the warehouse and/or with equipment as required.

• Have knowledge and/or skills to use any of the equipment in the warehouse or direct access to those who do.

• Ensure adequate insurance coverage and security of warehouse and equipment. Ensure that security procedures are adhered to.

• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for trainings or other special events that take place in the warehouse, or using actions equipment.

• Periodically review the suitability of the warehouse in meeting the needs of the Actions Team and make recommendations for improvements and changes.

• Ensure the warehouse is kept safe and tidy at all times.

• Ensure that health and safety procedures are strictly adhered to by all personnel, volunteers and visitors in the warehouse and its direct vicinity.

• Ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials in the warehouse

• Ensure that any contaminated equipment is fully decontaminated and cleaned prior to storage and maintenance, or is disposed of properly if required.

• Responsible for reporting all financial aspects of running the warehouse, including budget proposals, cost control, dealing with invoices and budget reports to the Regional Actions Manager.

EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES

• Aid in ensuring that all equipment and vehicles are correctly stored, maintained, and ready for use.

• Coordinate with GPSEA Warehouse Associates to create and develop systems to keep an up-to-date equipment inventory database and files on equipment identification, use, damage, and repair.

• Assist in all aspects of action follow-up pertaining to equipment, including the return/replacement of seized equipment and updating equipment logbooks in conjunction with action coordinators upon completion of events.

• Responsible for supporting action coordinators in all equipment-related matters in connection with the planning, preparation, coordination and execution of direct actions, direct communications, environmental protests, investigations, tours,and other interventions.

• Ensure that all equipment is safely transported.

• Keep track of equipment during activities and seizure, and ensure its safe return to the warehouse. Keep records of damage, wear and tear, and loss.

TRAINING

• Provide input into the development and implementation of the Activist training program and as needed act as a trainer, especially in one’s field of expertise.

• Supervise action participants working in the warehouse and/or with equipment related to the preparation of a specific action.

• Serve as a trainer during action-related skills training, and work as part of the Actions Team to develop training programs and protocols.

DIRECT ACTION SUPPORT

• Ensure equipment-related matters are addressed in technical and logistical debriefs after every action, and that relevant information is fed into the evaluation report.

• Work as part of the Actions Team to coordinate and staff non-violent direct actions.

• Ensure that innovative equipment, action tools and new and appropriate technology are available to the campaign teams for application to planning and execution of action tactics.

• Ensure the appropriateness of the equipment used and the safe use of it, as well as the qualifications and licenses of the user, and the safe transport during actions.

OTHER

• Develop and maintain relationships with other non-violent direct action organizations and with skilled professionals in related fields.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the Actions Co-ordinator, and Public Engagement and Actions Manager.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience using/applying action-related equipment.
• Understanding insurances related to equipment.
• Cost consciousness/experience in creating and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated abilities in the skills required for non-violent direct actions.
• Ability to ensure that standards for use of action resources are set and met.
• Ability to ensure the standardization and consistency in classification and reporting of resources and their availability.
• Basic written and spoken English.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Experience in creating and adapting warehouse systems.
• Knowledge of safety and health practices and requirements as well as development of systems for safety and safe-practices.
• Technical understanding and experience, workshop tools and mechanical, electric / electronic (through courses and jobs).
• Affinity with boats, vehicles, tools, industrial climbing practices, etc. 
• Experience in performing and coordinating non-violent direct actions.
• Managing and motivating volunteers/ activists

Deadline for Application: 19 February 2016

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/th/about/jobs/Warehouse-and-Logistics-Coordinator/