Logistics / IT Officer at ZOA International

ZOA is an international relief and recovery organization supporting vulnerable people affected by violent conflicts and natural disasters in fragile states, by helping them to realize dignified and resilient lives. ZOA operates in more than 15 countries, in difficult locations where our field staff directly provides assistance to the most vulnerable victims of displacement. The countries in which ZOA is present are Afghanistan, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Liberia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uganda and Yemen. ZOA is active in insecure and volatile regions: serving Syrian refugees in the Middle East, uprooted people in war-torn South Sudan, displaced Yezidis in Northern Iraq and South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia, to name a few.

ZOA started operations in Nigeria December 2016, supporting IDPs and returnees of Boko Haram affected states. In the selection of the beneficiaries, we pay careful attention to include the most vulnerable households. Continuously promoting community governance, inclusion, peace, and stability in these fragmented and traumatized communities is a challenging but essential part of ZOA's programme.

ZOA currently has full team in Borno State, respond to the critical needs in Food Security and livelihood and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Education as well.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics / IT Officer

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Position

• The role of the Logistics and IT Officer involves the provision of comprehensive IT and logistical support.
• The incumbent will supervise logistic processes to aid ZOA procurement, manage stock levels, oversee fleet operations, and maintain asset and inventory databases.
• Additionally, the position requires performing various office and guest house maintenance tasks at both the ZOA country office and deep field offices.
• The primary location for this role is in Sokoto, with occasional field visits as needed, both within and outside Sokoto State.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Organizing travel arrangements e.g. flight ticket, visa, hotels and accommodation, airport pickup, drop-off etc.
• Facility maintenance.
• Receive, review, and process incoming PRF through ERP ensuring sufficient clarity on specifications given for goods and services.
• To ensure that all project-related purchases are reviewed approved and processed timely without delay.
• Maintain all procurement records, ensuring that an efficient filing system for procurement documents e.g. quotations, procurement process, copies of contract and invoices, order forms, etc. are securely kept on ZOA Manager, ERP Teams, and easily accessible by authorized persons.
• To keep records of all procurement transactions according to ZOA Policy both electronically and manually.
• Ensure proper storage and warehousing of assets and program stocks; including proper tracking of receiving and issuing of stocks.
• Responsible for fleet Management and Maintenance of generators in both Sokoto and deep Field offices.

Competencies
Knowledge and experience:

• University Degree or equivalent (minimally HND, BSc / BA, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Political Science and Administration, IT, computer science and engineering or relevant field;
• Proven working experience of at least 2 - 3 years in the relevant field;
• Affinity with humanitarian work and International NGO’s;
• Excellent spoken and written command of English and developing sound memos for both internal and external;
• A good understanding of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills (accounting systems, Excel, Word, ERP (Unit 4), and PowerPoint.

Skills / Attitude:

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good  planning and organizational skills;
• Good numerical skills
• Analytical skills;
• Accuracy;
• Service oriented attitude but strict when it comes to keeping up to the ZOA policies and procedures;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Result-oriented in a team approach;
• Participative leadership;
• Ability to work individual as well as in a team;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.

External contacts:

• Community members, Vendors & Suppliers, and community-based organizations;
• Relevant government authorities on a district and local level;
• National and international NGOs working in ZOA’s target areas;
• Any other stakeholders in project implementation at the community level;
• Logistics Working groups and WFP Log sector.

Internal contacts:

• ZOA NL, Country office, deep field offices and ZOA staff.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of no more than 3 pages in length to: recruitment.nigeria@zoa.ngo using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Do you need more information? Would you like to know what’s like to work for ZOA? Visit our Career Page: Careers | ZOA (zoa-international.com) and read the story of possible future colleagues!
• If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Musa Yaro, Office Manager via the mail above
• ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. 
• Qualified women and men,  and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
• ZOA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities.
• Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. 
• References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
• Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process. 
• As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).