Administration & Logistics Officer at SOS Children's Villages Nigeria

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administration & Logistics Officer

Location: Plateau

Position Summary

• The Administration and Logistics Officer will provide the location office with quality facility management; including liaising with heads of units/departments and staff to identify their facilities related requirements
• Propose and manage cost-effective solutions; supporting the work of the Administration & Logistics Unit in service monitoring and supplier management, ensuring that the required standards are maintained
• Provide Administrative support to enable departments to function effectively and efficiently
• Supervise Drivers, cleaners and security personnel within the location
• Coordinate and provide logistical support for Project activities, including travel arrangements, visas, field visits, and counterpart or IOR visits
• Coordinate events such as conferences, workshops, seminars and meetings.
• Ensures the location office and its environment is kept clean and tidy at all times
• Ensures that the location’s facility management practices conform to standard Health, Safety and Environmental risk practices
• Oversees and ensures the location office implements first-class maintenance, and management culture for all assets
• Ensures effective inventory administration
• Coordinates routine infrastructure and inventory audit

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• HND / B.Sc Degree in Business Administration or related disciplines
• 2 years proven experience in a similar role preferably within an INGO.
• Ability to work through stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail
• High standards of integrity; professionalism and impartiality
• Must be able to exhibit high level of confidentiality
• Well-developed organizational and file management skills
• Working knowledge of the global leading practices in facility management, fleet management, general administration, and supplier management
• In-depth understanding of the global requirements regarding Safety, Health and Environment (HSE) in the work place
• Deep understanding of the supplier selection process and the various suppliers available locally and internationally.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of administrative practices, principles and techniques
• Ability to perform baseline record and bookkeeping functions

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.