1.3 Role of logistics personnel in an emergency team

Many people may be involved in logistics and supply chain operations in an emergency response team. The role of the logistics team is to give operational support to programmes, with close adherence to internal and donor protocols and procedures. This can include:

• Procurement and supply chain management: responsible for procurement, transport, customs, warehousing, field distribution and commodity tracking management
• Asset and equipment management: management and maintenance, financial planning and needs forecasting, and design and implementation of equipment management procedures
• Security and communication: security plan design and management, communications equipment installation and procedures when a dedicated Security person is not in place.

Annex 15.1 Job description-Logistician