Logistics Officer at 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 Officer

Webcruiter ID: 4279330779
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: The Logistics Team Lead - Yola Area office South

Overview

• 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 Yola Area Office, Field Offices in Borno and Adamawa States 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); Livelihoods & Food Security (LFS); Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and Camp Management Camp Coordination (CCCM) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.

Description

• NRC is looking for a Logistics Officer for our Yola-South Area office in North East Nigeria. The purpose of the Logistics Officer position is liaison with support and program teams to ensure adequate logistical coordination and planning of program implementation.
• Provide support and guidance to program teams on logistical elements of distribution & procurement planning through an effective, transparent and accountable processes for Yola South Area office according to Plan of Action.

Duties and Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities:

• Transport & Fleet
• Asset & Facility Management
• Warehousing and Stock Management
• Procurement and Supply
• Support communication and security

Qualifications
Professional Qualification:

• Experience from working as a Logistics Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English and Hausa

Context-Specific Knowledge and Experience:

• Office organization skills,
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Good communication skills
• Articulate
• High degree of accuracy

Personal qualities:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

We Can Offer

• Commencement: 2nd October, 2020
• Duration: 3 months (renewable)
• Grade Level: Grade 7
• Duty station: Yola - covering Area South
• Travel: 75%  
• An approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

Salary / Benefits

• According to NRC’s general directions for Grade 5 Step 1.

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2020.

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

Application Procedures and CV Registration

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