Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to alleviate the suffering of the poorest people. SIF acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or implementation of development programs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports To Logistics Coordinator
Duration of Contract: Until December 31, 2017 with possibility of extension
Overall Objectives of the Job
- The Logistics Officer will be primarily responsible for the purchasing and receiving materials ordered in Maiduguri and by extension Abuja ensuring that all SIF procurement policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Will ensure correct management of stock in Maiduguri, the entry and exit of stock from suppliers, SIF Maiduguri, WFP, FAO, etc for distributions and providing logistics support on all steps of procurement. The
- Logistics Officer will be required to spend 60% of his/her working time in MAIDUGURI & 40 % in NGALA giving support to the SIF teams for all logistical needs, especially procurement, storage, food distribution e.t.c
Task and Responsibilities
Procurement:
- The Logistics Officer directly reports to the Logistics Coordinator.
- Responsible for all mission procurement in Maiduguri and liaising with the Field Logistics Officer in Ngala to purchase items that are not locally available in Ngala and then ship them.
- Comply, respect and abide by the SIF Procurement procedures & Donor Procurement guidelines.
- Maintain proper filing of “procurement files” ensuring their completeness in both hard copies and soft copies.
- Ensure that purchasing requests are updated and follow-up information sent to the field.
- Assist with the development and management of supplier database and price lists.
- Collect quotations from suppliers and prepare all procurement documentations as outlined in the Procurement Thresholds.
- Prepare contracts, framework agreement in liaison with the Logistics Coordinator.
- Collect quotations from various vendors and then make a price list that is updated regularly.
- Prepare a pre-qualified vendor list for all categories; goods/services/works.
- Preparation of the Monthly report on the Logistics of the Base (Order Follow up, fuel consumption, Mechanical fleet, movement of stock etc.)
- Liaise with Finance Admin Department on all procurement and payment activities.
- Provides regular detailed reports on all logistics operations of the base.
Stock Management:
- Plan and manage monthly inventory inventories of the Stock and equipments
- To be responsible for the correct storage and management of stock in and any other tasked location.
- Receive goods destined for SIF Ngala
- Verify that all items ordered are received.
- Verify that that the packing lists reflect the actual items received and inform the carrier / or supplier/ or shipper/ consignor if there are any missing or damaged items.
- Prepare Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
Maintenance of the Stock/Warehouse:
- Directly supervise the Logistics Assistant.
- To be responsible for appropriate stocking of all items in the store including; environment, ventilation, temperature of the store and the organization of items, separated and arranged appropriately.
- Support the Logistics Assistant in Creating and maintaining up to date warehouse documentation thus; Bin Cards, Stock Cards, Warehouse Issue Notes, Goods Received Notes,
- Loss & Damage Reports and Warehouse reports.
- Ensure updating of the electronic Stock Report according to actual and theoretic stock.
- Carry out monthly inventory and ensure the coherence with Stock Report in the event of record adjustments notify the Logistics Coordinator to validate the adjustments/reconciliations as necessary giving clear justifications.
- Control access to the warehouse and ensure all items are secured at all times.
- Ensure the cleanliness and good order of the warehouse at all times.
- Submit any requests for stock management items (Bin Cards, Stock cards, Padlocks, Stock Reports etc) to Logistics Coordinator.
- Work with the Logistics Coordinator, Ngala Field Logistics Officer and Project teams on supply chain planning to ensure that there is always enough space in the warehouse to accommodate new orders / consignments.
Dispatch:
- Prepare and package items needed by the project teams, accurately (labeling, counting) in good time and with great care to avid damage.
- Prepare Packing Lists & Waybills appropriately.
- Ensure Donation Certificates are prepared and issued with each item given to partners as guided by the Logistics Coordinator.
Administration:
- Ensure all warehouse documents properly for easy reach; waybills, stock cards, bin cards, supply requests, donation certificates including electronic copies.
- Receive stock report from Logistics assistant and after verification submit to the Logistics Coordinator on a weekly basis.
Fleet Management:
- Manage Maiduguri vehicles and drivers.
- Communicate with program team regarding vehicle movement schedules and also inform all Maiduguri staff any changes in the vehicle movement schedules.
- Coordinate all flight bookings from staff both for fixed wing & helicopter.
- Conduct regular meetings with drivers emphasizing the importance of Safety & Security.
- Ensure all vehicles are very well maintained and keep communicating with the supplier as regards to the maintenance of the vehicles.
- Ensure that all vehicles must have first aid kits, fire extinguisher, spare tires and an emergency kit.
- Ensure that all drivers maintain the daily log sheets signed at all times of movement.
Others:
- Be aware of the security context within SIF working areas and wider region, providing information to the Logistics Coordinator.
- Attend to any other logistical or program duties as deemed necessary by the Logistics Coordinator.
- Make regular / frequent field visits to give support to Ngala Field Logistics Officer and Storekeepers
Qualification
Experience:
- At least 3 years logistics / procurement experience in the field preferably with an INGO.
Languages:
- English is mandatory (fluency in writing, reading & speaking).
Application Closing Date
13th September, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (CV, Cover Letter and 3 references) to:
[email protected] Please clearly mention “Logistics Officer, Maiduguri” in the subject line.
Note: SIF is an equal opportunity employer; only short listed candidates will be contacted.