Logistics Assistant at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH. Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Goal / Purpose

• The logistics assistant supports the logistician in implementing and supervising all logistical activities at his/her assigned base.
• In particular, he/she lends support to carrying out urgent activities and the filing and archiving logistical documents.
• He/she temporarily takes on the basic tasks of the logistics Manager in their absence.

Main Task
Management of supplies:

• Update price lists and vendor databases
• Control Solidarites International purchase procedures
• Verify and process quote requests and IOFs.
• Compose and archive purchase folders.
• Implement purchases, monitoring adherence to validation regulations and procedures.
• Negotiate prices, deadlines and methods of delivery.
• Ensure that relationships with suppliers are monitored.

Management of vehicle fleet:

• Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance and repair work on mission vehicles.
• Draw up the vehicle schedule.
• Ensure that a complete breakdown kit is available on board all vehicles.
• Check that vehicle log books are in place and are used correctly
• Assist in monitoring and consolidating fuel consumption and miles travelled for all vehicles.
• Prevent misappropriation of petrol and spare parts
• Monitor the administrative documents for all vehicles.

Management of Equipment / Telecommunications:

• Assist in installing and securing materials
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining materials
• Organize training sessions in the use of means of communication

Management and monitoring of IT equipment:

• Update antivirus software
• Provide teams with adequate means for data backup
• Ensure the maintenance and correct use of IT equipment

Management of supplies:

• Supervise the maintenance and securing of warehouses
• Support the logistics officer in carrying out stock checks and physical inventories:

Human resource management:

• Assist in the recruitment process and in evaluating the members of the logistical team.
• Establish team schedules in conjunction with the logistics officer.
• Ensure or assist with logistical training.

Job Profile

• Studies: B.Sc/HND or equivalent in relevant field
• 2 years work experience.
• Experience: Desirable experience with other NGO with at least two years’ on the job experience
• Languages: English language essential, knowledge of the local language is desirable
• IT: Computer literacy (Microsoft office, PowerPoint), radio and security equipment user-knowledge
• Qualification: Result in quality orientation, teamwork and preparation, behavioral flexibility, commitment to SI Principles, Service Orientation, Space Management.

What we Offer
Salary + food & housing contribution + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2024.

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

Note

• Select Logistics Assistant, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.