Logistics Managers at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs. In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Abuja,
With extensive travels to Maiduguri. Abuja is a non family duty station
Commencement: June 2016
Contract period: 12 months

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Logistics Manager in our newly started country programme in Nigeria.
• The purpose of the Logistics Manager is to develop logistics strategies, policies and procedures for the country office to provide maximum support programme implementation.

Job Description

• Ensure that country set up comply with Logistical Handbook, NRC policies and donor requirements
• Review and strengthen Logistics and ICT structure and ensuring that there is clear segregation of roles and responsibilities.
• Develop logistical aspects of the Country Programme emergency preparedness plan
• Management and Capacity building of staff

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Logistics Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Degree in Supply Chain and Purchasing.
• Certification in Humanitarian Logistics will be an added advantage
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Knowledge of the context in North East Nigeria
• Experience with start-up

Personal Qualities

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Initiating action and change
• Handling insecure environments
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Offer
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s International general directions and free housing of moderate standard.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online