Yola Logistic Assistant at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Yola Logistic Assistant

Location: Yola

Main Responsibilities

• Assists Field Administrators and Logisticians as required
• Performs various Logistics functions, Local Purchase, Fleet management, Warehousing (including medical warehouse), dispatch, and statistics
• Ensures that the other departments have their needs and requests addressed within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance to ICRC procedures
• Implements and runs logistic procedures
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors
• Supervises independently the work performed by team members
• Maintains the ICRC logistic computer systems (FSS)
• Trains logistic "clients".

Minimum Required Knowledge & Experience

• University degree in logistic or administration.
• Minimum 4 years experience in a similar field.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and sense of initiative Good command of spoken and written English (Hausa an asset).
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer Systems
• Driving licence an asset.
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Flexibility, availability to work over time when needed
• Willingness to learn.

Personal Requirements

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Ability to work independently, and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Team-work oriented, with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organizational skills
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2015

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

The Administrator,
ICRC Yole Office,
No 5 Girei Street,
GRA Jimeta
Yola,
Adamawa State.
Or
The Administrator
ICRC Abuja
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Yola Logistic Assistant" on the envelope
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.