Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Base Logistician - Safety and Security Officer
Location: Borno
Background
- COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.
- COOPI’s aim is to support the most basic and pressing needs of communities affected by the violence. Despite the challenges presented by the security situation and the remoteness of the area, COOPI is providing a multi-sectoral emergency response to the victims of Boko Haram focused on food security, nutrition, protection and education.
Scope of the Vacancy
- The Base Logistician - Safety & Security Officer is responsible to execute all the tasks regarding the logistic of the field base and in support to the projects being implemented in the area.
- He/she will support the Project Manager and Head of Base in the delivery of the field activities in order to reach the results and objectives of the projects.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and Head of Base and under the management of the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, he/she:
- Responsible of the correct functioning of the Base and of all the means needed for the projects’ implementation
- Ensure the availability of all the instruments needed to guarantee the security in the area of intervention
- Monitor the security situation on the field, reports to the Head of Base and to the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, promptly and effectively report risks and propose mitigation actions
- Guarantee the correct management of the vehicles and field office and guesthouse, ensuring the respect of COOPI and donor’s procurement procedures
- Ensure the correct use of the COOPI’s tools (es. Logbooks, plans for the resources) and in line with the shared work-plan
- Actively collaborate to monitor and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the instruments, consumables and supplies used in the Base Office
- Provide the Head of Base and the Logistics and Security Coordinator with all the relevant information to report the status of use of the supplies in the Base Office
- In coordination with the Logistics and Security Coordinator, revises and updates the organization’s security tools
- Collaborate in the relevant data-entry activities related to the logistics upon request of the Project Manager or of the Logistics and Security Coordinator;
- Collaborate harmonically with the COOPI staff by providing adequate support concerning the supplies maintenance
- Respect the procurement plan of the project in line with the donor’s and COOPI’s procedures
- Collaborate with the Head of Base for the field office staff and ensures that all security and logistic systems are implemented and respected
- Represent COOPI in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or any other equivalent course
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Logistics, Transport, Administration or other related field. with an iNGO
- Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts.
- Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing
- Fluency in English is required.
- Proven ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
- Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour
- Proven commitment to accountability practices
- Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
- Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines
Preferred:
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
- Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)
Application Closing Date
21st July, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should forward their applications to:
[email protected] specifying in the e-mail subject: “Application for base logistician -safety & security officer”.
E-mail applications should include:
- CV (max 3 pages)
- Cover Letter (max 1 page)
- Minimum three qualified reference contacts
Note
- Any late application or incomplete submission will not be considered and thus will be disregarded immediately.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.