Logistics Technical Assistant (Fleet & Warehouse) 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Technical Assistant (Fleet & Warehouse)

Webcruiter ID: 4264770954
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment type: Contract
Reports to: The Logistics Technical Assistant reports to the Logistics Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies
• Ensure all drivers adhere to NRC logistics and drivers procedures
• Compile and submit monthly fleet and stock reports
• Ensure the NRC fleet is utilized and optimized accordingly.
• Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
• Coordinate and facilitate timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
• Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary documents and equipment
• Ensure all drivers fill movement logbooks and that logbook is signed by the passengers.
• Responsible for the receipt, storage, and dispatch of all stock at the Yola Office ensuring that proper documentation is maintained for same.
• Ensure that assets are tagged before being dispatched to the field.
• To also ensure asset movement is tracked in the Asset Register
• Ensure that all vehicle records and reports including logbooks, accident report, etc are filled appropriately.
• Keep a log of the generators and ensure that fuel consumption is monitored and recorded appropriately
• Conduct warehousing processes with a focus on country and NRC regulations
• Receive materials and supplies, store them in assigned locations and distribute according to NRC procedure
• Maintain records of all incoming and outgoing materials
• Supervise packing, loading, and unloading of all material

Qualifications

• University Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of the local market
• Knowledge of local language (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: August 2020
• Duration: 5 months (One-year renewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 4, Step 1
• Duty station: Yola, with occasional travels. Travel outside Yola is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2020.