Logistics Officer Vacancy at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria is an impartial, neutral and Independent humanitarian organisation.
The ICRC Delegation in Port Harcourt is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the following interesting position:

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Main Responsibilities
Handles logistics files independently (order management, import documents, shipments, transport and warehousing) with a special overview on medical issues
Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors (shipment companies, clearing agents, airport and other relevant contacts)
Does local purchasing ensuring that it’s carried out in accordance with ICRC standards, is auditable, fully transparent and into the satisfaction of the “client” departments
Monitors the warehouse in Port Harcourt including monthly stock inventory for all assistance items including medical (drugs and vaccines) in accordance with ICRC guidelines
Manages and monitors the statistics on a monthly base inclusive reconciliation of statistic reports from the field and possibly also Donor reporting

Required Qualifications
University degree in logistics or administration, or professional school with similar technical degree
Minimum 5 years work experience in logistics with international company/organisation or embassy
Proven experience in medical logistics would be an asset
Good command of written and spoken English
Excellent computer skills
Capacity to carry out complex activities
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Methodical person with common sense and rigour (good diagnosis and planning capacity)
Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed
Valid driving license

Starting date: Ideally, as soon as possible

Application Deadline
10th March 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address:

Attn. Administrator
ICRC Port Harcourt
46B Orogbum Crescent,
Ayaminima Street,
GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt
Please clearly indicate “Logistician or Mechanic” on your envelope
N/B:

Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered.