Commodity Logistics Officers (Community Health and HIV) at Christian Aid Nigeria

Christian Aid UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 Countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance and Gender. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person for the position of Programme Associate, Communication, to strengthen the strategic orientation of the Country Office towards its communication.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commodity Logistics Officer (Community Health and HIV)

Job ID: 0588
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Senior Programme Coordinator, Malaria (CHH)
Job Type: Full Time
Length of Contract: 1 Year 4 Months
Department: International

Role Purpose

• The post holder is responsible for the effective management of malaria commodities, including ordering, storage, distribution, utilization, reporting of logistics data in line with the Malaria Commodity Logistics System.
• Will contribute to develop organizational plans; provide support in designing effective procurement, supply and management systems for malaria programmes.
• Will work with state programme/logistics officers to mobilise third party logistics providers to ensure timely distribution of malaria commodities to State Central Medical Stores and health facilities and coordinate the implementation of the MCLS activities in the States.
• The post is a part of an enlarged team comprised of the state programme/logistics officers that will be collaborating in the management of malaria commodities at the central and State levels of the system.
• The Post holder will represent Christian Aid and will engage with and promote communications and fundraising, including institutional donors.

Role Context:

• Based in Abuja, the role is part of the wider Nigeria country team.
• The role works closely with Senior Programme Coordinator (Malaria) CHH as well as all members of the CHH team based in Nigeria.
• The role is key in providing logistics support to the NMEP project on all commodities to the project site and all coordination at the national level.

Key Outcomes:

• Effective management of malaria commodities, including ordering, storage, distribution, utilization, reporting of logistics data in line with the Malaria Commodity Logistics System
• Contribution to developing organizational plans; providing support in designing effective procurement, supply and management systems malaria programmes
• Mobilization of third party logistics providers to ensure timely distribution of malaria commodities to
• State Central Medical Stores and health facilities and coordinate the implementation of the MCLS activities in the States
• May also include support to the programme team with documentation for consultation and learning events, policy papers, reports and other programme related documents.
• Strong relationships developed through regular communication between partners, stakeholders and Christian Aid.
• Information provided for production of reports for institutional donors, project files maintained, supporter visits and team meetings facilitated and supported.

Relationships:

• The role holder will have contact with Donors (eg GF), stakeholder at State and National level (External)
• The role is line managed by the Programme Coordinator, Malaria (CHH) will work closely with the CHH team in Country (Internal)

Decision Making:

• The ability to make day to day decisions to assist in the logistics management of commodities and smooth running of the partnership and programmes.

Analytical Skills:

• Analytical skills desirable to perform day to day logistics and coordination work.

Developing Self and Others:

• Ability to take initiative, be self- motivated and build capacity of/guide new and existing staff on logistic requirement.

Person Specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:

Essential:

• Minimum of first Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Basic Sciences or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of the National response to Malaria in Nigeria.
• At least 5 years' experience in Malaria intervention programmes in Nigeria including Commodity Logistics System with emphasis on Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) with familiarity with Nigerian PSM guidelines.
• Experience in quantification, forecasting, preparation of distribution plans and inventory management.
• In-depth understanding and familiarity with Global Fund, DFID,EU, and/or USAID funding and reporting requirements
• Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive programming.
• Experience of managing institutional donor-funded projects
• Excellent report writing skills and high level of computer literacy with strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent Christian Aid at the national, state and local levels.

Desirable:

• Significant experience in working with local partner organisations
• Familiarity in working with faith based institutions in Nigeria
• Skills and experience in National, State and local advocacy and lobbying processes
• IT competency required (Intermediate)

Competency profile
LEVEL 1: You are expected to be able to:

Build Partnerships:

• Work in a reliable, helpful and cooperative way with all colleagues and provide help to others without needing to be asked.
• Willingly participate in team work and contribute ideas, including those that may be beyond your own or your team's role.
• Keep others informed about what is going on in your own work area.
• Treat everyone with courteousness, dignity and respect, accepting that people are different and have different views.
• Act and behave consistently with what you say.

Communicate Effectively:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Pass on a clear message or information promptly and accurately.
• Ask additional questions to clarify when needed.
• Explain things simply and in a different way if someone appears not to have understood.
• Be aware of how your actions and words impact on others and adapt if necessary.

Steward Resources:

• Use resources economically, whether these are Christian Aid resources or wider environmental resources.
• Recognise that time is a resource and take responsibility for managing your time effectively.

Deliver Results:

• Agree your work plan, keep track of your own progress and keep others informed.
• Check the quality of your own work and deliver to expectations.
• Seek clarification and support from your manager when needed and to ensure appropriate sign-off.
• Respond promptly to the requests of others, seeking guidance on priorities and workload when needed.
• Consider the consequences of your actions, including the impact on your work and colleagues.
• Take personal responsibility for your actions.

Realise potential:

• Question and ask for information and advice to address your own knowledge and skills gaps in order to learn.
• Regularly ask for and act on feedback on own performance.
• Assist others by showing how to complete tasks.
• Demonstrate concern for the well being of others.
• Act and behave consistently in line with Christian Aid's values.

Strive for Improvement:

• Demonstrate openness to change.
• Respond quickly and helpfully to new initiatives.
• Find ways to make improvements in your work.
• Show initiative when faced with problems.
• Willingly share knowledge and information that may help others.

Remuneration
N6,157,534 - N7,653,708.

Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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