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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.
The Logistics Manager will implement and supervise all logistics operations at his/her assigned base.
He/she will organize logistic support for programs, in keeping with Solidarités International procedures.
He/she will assist the field coordinator in the implementation of safety rules.
Supply Management:
Carry out a purchasing environment analysis at the local level
Supervise the update of price lists and supplier files
Manage the Solidarités International purchasing procedures and those from donors funding the programs.
Establish and update purchasing timelines, taking into consideration procurement tables, operation timelines and contextual and procedural logistical constraints
Receive, approve and process requests for quotes and internal order forms
Ensure that budgetary lines related to logistics are monitored and observed
Supervise the preparation of purchasing documents and draft the contracts
Participate in the drafting the call for tenders
Supervise purchasing, ensuring that approval rules and procedures are observed
Select suppliers and negotiate prices, deadlines and delivery methods
Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and archived in keeping with Solidarités International procedures
Ensure that dealings with suppliers are monitored
Vehicle Fleet Management:
Negotiate vehicle rental contracts
Supervise the planning and execution of maintenance and repair work on mission vehicles
Establish vehicle movement schedules
Ensure that a complete breakdown kit is available on board all vehicles
Permanently ensure that all drivers have received general training and carry out regular testing
Ensure that drivers are aware of their obligation to adhere to Solidarités International safety rules and procedures
Check that vehicle log books are in place and are used correctly
Ensure that fuel consumption and vehicle mileage are monitored, consolidated, analysed and recorded
Prevent the misappropriation of fuel and spare parts
Ensure that all vehicles have accompanying administrative documents and that these are correctly filed and monitored
Equipment/Telecommunications Management:
Update inventory in real time
Optimize distribution of materials according to task needs
Organize the installation, safe-guarding and monitoring of materials
Install communication means and ensure that they are regularly maintained
Train teams in the use of these communication means
Management and Monitoring of IT Equipment:
Update antivirus software
Implement backup and data-protection procedures
Ensure the maintenance and correct use of IT equipment
Provide technical assistance to teams and organize training sessions
Supplies Management:
Select storage locations and create a plan for the development and security of these sites
Ensure material is stored under suitable conditions and monitor expiration dates
Ensure procedures are followed as stock is checked in and out
See that all documentation linked to stock is complete and correct
Supervise monthly physical stock inventory
Human Resource Management:
Analyse and quantify logistics personnel needs
Recruit, train and supervise the logistics team
Conduct performance reviews for members of the logistics team
Organize formal team meetings at regular intervals
Security:
Implement team safety measures as determined by the coordination team
Train teams in safety rules and procedures
Pass on any security-related information to his/her line manager
Reporting / Capitalization:
Ensure the compilation of price and supplier lists, as well as information in use (import-export, exemption, taxes)
Ensure that internal order forms are monitored and that the status of each order is given to the person waiting
Consolidate logistics packs monthly and pass on to the logistics coordinator
Provide the logistics coordinator with all information needed to draft intermediary and final reports
Pass on purchasing reports for closed programs to the coordinators at the established frequency
Profile
Studies: B.Sc. in Logistics, Warehouse Management, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or any related field
Experience: 3 years’ practical experience in a similar position with other INGO.
Languages: English and any local languages applicable to Gusau
IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advance MS Office Excel knowledge.
Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational skills, Flexibility to meet deadline, Hard worker.
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.