Logistics Coordinators at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Borno

Role Purpose

• This role will lead or coordinate the set up or scale up of emergency response logistics functions and responsibilities and will supervise and manage logistics staff, under the supervision of the Borno area office’s Logistics Manager.
• The role will include logistics support to the emergency response and field base. As such, the role may include direct line management of a particular logistics function.

Scope of Role:

• Reports to: Logistics Manager
• Staff directly reporting to this post: Maiduguri Logistics Officer, Warehouse Assistance and Logistics Assistance.

Key Areas of Accountability
Representation:

• Sits in for the Logistics Manager (LM) in his absence
• Coordination of Maiduguri Field Office Logistics ; implement the country logistics policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including one or more of the following areas; procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, management of vehicle fleets, and assets
• Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to in the area of responsibility, supporting relevant staff as required
• Provide logistics training and capacity building as required

Fleet Operation:

• Supervision and line management for fleet Assistant
• Monitoring of Vehicle and engine maintenance plan
• Review and validation of Monthly Fleet report
• Supervises selection of road worthy vehicles for rental

Warehouse Management:

• Supervision and line management for warehouse Officer / Assistant (s)
• Review and validation of monthly warehouse report
• Ensure TIM system is functional and up to date

Asset Management:

• Continuous Update of Asset register and GPE list
• Managing asset issue, and recording all asset movements and disposals

Procurement:

• Runs all local tender processes under the supervision of the Logistics Manager and in collaboration with the Country Office Supply chain manager
• Draft all contracts and submits for review LM / SCM

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recommended a minimum of 5 years in Humanitarian Logistics management experience in NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both development and emergency programs
• BA/BSc degree or equivalent in management, Development Studies or other social sciences
• Diploma/certificate courses in Logistics and Supply Chain strongly preferred.
• A good understanding of Basic service programs and a working knowledge of the Country program priorities
• Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in country

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2017.

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