Logistics Technical Assistant 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Technical Assistant

Webcruiter ID: 4158931250
Location: Monguno, Borno
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment type: Contract
Percentage of full-time: 100

Background

• NRC is looking for a Logistics Technical Assistant for our field office in Monguno, Borno State in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Logistics/Procurement Technical Assistant is to support program activities in Monguno, Borno State
• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• The Logistics Technical Assistant reports to the Field Coordinator with Technical reporting line to the Logistics Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies
• Plan, schedule and monitor transport of staff and material/equipment according to demands and procedures
• Ensure that NRC generators in the field office are maintained on a regular basis and prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles & Generators
• Responsible for the receipt, storage, and dispatch of all assets from the Monguno Office ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for the same.
• Ensure that assets are tagged and all asset movement is tracked in the Asset Register
• Assist the Logistics Officer with Physical Asset count, preparing of Logistics and documents as may be required.
• Be responsible for the procurements within the location
• Ensure all drivers adhere to NRC logistics and drivers’ procedures
• Compile and submit monthly vehicle utilization and carpool reports
• Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary documents and equipment
• Ensure that all vehicle records and reports including logbooks, accident reports, etc are filled appropriately.
• Keep a log of the generators and ensure that fuel consumption is monitored and recorded appropriately

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field
• Knowledge of the local market
• Knowledge of local language (Kanuri, Hausa)
• Previous (1yr) experience working in a Logistics department (preferably NGO)
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications)

Personal qualities:

• Handling an insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• A good sense of humour is an asset
• 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 Can Offer

• Commencement: January  2020
• Duration: 12 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 4, Step 1
• Duty station: Monguno with occasional travels. Travel outside Monguno is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2019.

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

Note

• Nigerian Nationals Only
• An approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
• Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.