Admin & Logistics Specialist at TechnoServe (3 Openings)

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin & Logistics Specialist

Locations: Abuja, Oyo and Kano
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Travel: Ability to travel on occasion.      
Language Requirement: Fluency in English both in writing and speaking.

Job Summary:

• TechnoServe seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to assist with administrative and logistics functions for the Abuja, Kano and Ibadan offices.
• The role is a critical function of the state offices and ensures smooth office operations at all times.
• The Logistics & Admin Specialist will be part of the operations department to support activities across the Abuja, Kano, Anambra, Ibadan, Lagos state and other field offices for the project teams through the following: 

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Travel and Logistics:

• Issue Task orders and ensure invoices are promptly processed
• Coordinate inter and intra state travels within Nigeria for staff and visitors, including air tickets, ground transportation and accommodation.
• As assigned, facilitate visa processing requests for visitors and staff in compliance with the Nigeria government and host country regulations.
• Work closely with the Operations Specialists to onboard travel agencies, car hire services, hotel services, and other administrative services required for the smooth running of the offices.
• Manage, coordinate and communicate with travels and logistics vendors to ensure performance and adherence to TNS travel policies at all times.
• Coordinate paperwork and physical maintenance of fleet and logistics management.
• Work closely with the vehicle tracking company to check vehicle routes and speed limit applications.

Fleet management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of TNS project vehicles in the state office, working closely with the program team to coordinate the allocation of vehicles based on operational needs and priorities.
• Establish preventative maintenance schedules for all vehicles, ensuring timely servicing, repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure all vehicles have valid up-to-date licences, insurance, permits (in line with states/local government regulations) and registrations, and planning ahead with the drivers to ensure timely renewals.
• Monitor driver compliance with driving and safety standards.
• Monitor fuel consumption and vehicle operating cost to reduce operational and maintenance expenses.
• Verify invoices related to repairs, maintenance and fuel and process for payment.

Asset Management:

• Work closely with the IT Specialist and Operations Manager to maintain and update the asset register for all organizational assets.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of asset distribution and disposal during program implementation and/or closeout.
• Work with the Operations Specialist and IT Specialist to record all asset acquisition, movement, transfer and disposal.
• Assign asset tags on all assets for audit and tracking purposes.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to carry out periodic asset verification.

Office Management:

• Inspect and track usage of office consumables including utilities such as diesel, generator maintenance, electricity and other health and safety regulations.
• Guide other office support staff such as interns, drivers and cleaners to regularly comply with operational standards.
• Ensure all assets are well-maintained and asset records are accurate and tagged.
• Ensure routine maintenance of all office equipment and insurance of assets.
• Oversee the daily purchases and management of the office's petty cash.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly petty cash fund reconciliation with all related documents.
• Draft correspondence, including reports, processes, and other administrative documents.
• Assumes responsibility for document filing and applies initiative in developing office administrative procedures.

Petty Cash Administration:

• Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund.
• Disburse petty cash strictly for approved expenses in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure availability of sufficient petty cash balance for operational needs.
• Ensure all vouchers are properly completed, signed and supported by valid invoices and receipts.
• Prepare petty cash replenishment reports and requests, ensuring accuracy of records and transaction reports.

Procurement:

• Assist the procurement team to receive goods, ensure conformity with the signed purchase order, and sign the goods receipt notes.
• Assist with the vendors’ site visits.
• Assist with the market surveys to recruit new vendors e.g. hotels, travel agencies, car hire services, office supplies, internet and other services in the state office.

Basic Qualifications
 These are the requirements that any qualified candidate must meet.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business administration, Public Administration, Office Management with 3 years post NYSC work experience.
• Preferred Qualification: Alternatively, have at least 4 years of work experience in an administrative / office management role, with responsibilities related to office management preferably with an international NGO

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to work independently on multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with relevant software packages useful for preparing relevant work documents.
• High Professional work ethic and integrity. 
• Ability to reason objectively, clear strong and strategic communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Strong operational, analytical and management skills.
• Ability to multitask competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work both as a team lead and a team member.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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