Logistics Assistant at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Kano Office is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Location: Kano

Main Responsibilities

• Monitors all "Lotus Note" message, distributes and prints out all in an out messages concerning Logistics and distribute accordingly
• Ensures the Supply Chain and all related tasks are accomplished
• Ensures that purchasing is carried out in accordance with ICRC standards, is auditable and fully transparent and is carried out into the satisfaction of the requesting department
• Responsible for the maintenance of the storage places as well as its infrastructure (pallets, shelving, electricity and water supply, lighting, air-conditioning)
• Ensuring proper storage of all goods and protecting them adequately from heat, freezing, water, fire, dirt and vermin
• Supervising and assisting the clean and safe unloading of arriving consignments and checking that all consignments are accompanied by their respective waybills and packing lists
• Closely liaising with the LOG/Purchase and other relevant ICRC departments for the Quality Control of delivered items
• Operates and maintains fully the ICRC logistics standard computer systems (OSCAR Light, JDE, Fleet Wave)
• Ensures Maximum fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned resource allocation and maintenance with fleet in Abuja & JOS

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Administration or a relevant field
• 4 years work experience in a similar field
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer systems
• Confirmed capacity to implement general ICRC procedures

PersonalAttributes:

• Capacity to deal with people, to lead and to develop contact
• Good knowledge of ICRC rules and procedures
• Is rigorous, analytical, methodical and accurate
• Displays high organizational skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Flexibility, availability to work overtime when needed

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2018.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org Clearly indicate “Logistics Assistant KAN" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)

In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:

• Qualification(s)
• Current location
• Languages you speak
• Years of relevant experience
• NYSC status

Note

• Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.