Country Logistic & Security Manager at the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) -Maiduguri/Abuja

The Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) - Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Logistic & Security Manager

Job ID: #1979614
Location: Maiduguri/Abuja

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Objectives:

• Ensure timely & cost efficient supply chain management in country, and ensure supply chain traceability & transparency from procurement to final distribution to beneficiaries.
• Ensure ACTED operations efficiency, reliability & sustainability across the country through supervision & development of fleet, premises, assets & communication means.
• Guarantee compliance to ACTED & donors’ logistics guidelines in all operations within the country and enforce logistics procedures across teams.
• Contribute to safety & security management through the development & implementation of SOP & plans, and support to the Country Director for crisis management.
• Lead logistics teams, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the FLAT teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management:
  • Procurement
  • Stocks and deliveries
• Transversal Logistical Management:
  • Fleet and transportation
  • Fuel
  • Asset
  • Premises
  • Communications and IT management
• Compliance and Transparency
• Contribution to safety and security management
• Management

Required Qualifications and Technical Competencies

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
• Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable

Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application including cover letter, CV's and references to: [email protected] under Ref: CLSM/NIA