Logistics Assistant at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational, and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Assistant 

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Logistician, the Logistics Assistant provides support to Damaturu (DAT) in the areas of Purchasing, Transport, and Fleet management; Handles logistical files independently; Implements and runs ICRC Logistics procedures; Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors and supervises a small team.

Your Role

• Conducts market search vis-à-vis available of goods and services as per sub-delegation’s requirement
• Independently carries out petty purchases of goods and services up to 2’000 CHF as per financial rules
• As delegated by the Purchasing team in Abuja, follows up on purchases and deliveries and checks that they conform with specifications and contract details
• Receives goods and checks that they correspond to the requested quantities and qualities ordered in collaboration with Quality officer in JOS
• Independently works to ensure that the fleet is used in a rational manner.
• Organizes and plans drivers' duties and assignments; dispatches the assigned vehicles.
• Monitors and records vehicle use, always keeps fuel contingency level and replenishes on timely manner to avoid any security risk for the sub-delegation
• Keeps tracks of all vehicle movements, and daily inspection reports shared with Fleet / ABJ
• Where necessary, checks that field-trip forms are filed and correspond to the assigned mission, and s/he maintains movement planning sheet always updated.
• Coaches and trains drivers vis-à-vis eco driving and maintains the safety standards as per Fleet Management manual and management’s instructions.
• Closely coordinates with Maiduguri workshop manager regarding fleet maintenance, services, fuel issues and any fleet related matters.
• Keeps FleetWave updated with all relevant information and shares them with Fleet / ABJ
• Takes all necessary steps to implement the delegation's security rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or another relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• Fluent in written and spoken English and knowledge of local languages is an asset (Hausa is mandatory)
• Very well organized, with good planning abilities.
• Computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (outlook, Excel Power Point, Word).
• Driving Licence
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What We Offer 

• Grade: B1.
• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2025; 16:30hrs.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their Resume and a Cover Letter, Valid License to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org using “ABJ202500537 Logistics Assistant DAT" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role
• Late applications will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; Females & People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.