Logistics Officer – (Fleet) at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Officer (Fleet) – Internal Position

Webcruiter ID: 4309208557
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: The Logistics Team Lead

Job Description

• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
• NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• NRC is looking for a Logistics Officer (Fleet) in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Logistics Officer is to provide logistics & procurement support to programme activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking all vehicles on the fleet, including movement planning and day-to-day allocation
• Manage, maintain and repair vehicles in safe and efficient working order
• Ensure that vehicles are checked on a daily basis and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per the agreed schedule
• Receive travel requests, and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board.
• Coordinate with incoming and outgoing travelers on pick-up and drop-off times ensuring drivers are briefed on movement plans
• Enter all new items purchased are entered in the stock card and ensure reconciling with Stock/Assets register.
• Manage and maintain the physical warehouse.
• Oversee procurement requirements of the Field Office; implement procurement as per approved guidelines, procedures, and forms (Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, Service Completion form, etc.)
• Prepare Military Clearances for the delivery of goods to field locations as requested.
• Produce logistics site report, vehicle and generator cost performance report.
• Maintaining up-to-date control of all assets including tracking donor, value, and location, managing staff issue, and recording all asset movements and disposals
• Prepare a weekly summary of all outstanding purchase requisitions, showing the current status of the items and the date which they are expected to be supplied to the projects
• Ensure adherence to communication protocol at the field level.
• Ensure that all communication systems in Field Office are maintained and staff trained in their proper and effective use
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies in Field Office are maintained in a safe and secure manner

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field
• Professional qualification in logistics & procurement would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the local market
• Knowledge of local language (Hausa)
• Experience from working as a Logistics Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal Qualities:

• Managing resources to optimize results
• A good sense of humour is an asset
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust

We Can Offer

• Commencement: ASAP November 2020
• Duration: 2 months (One-year renewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 5, Step 1
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.

Deadline: 11th November, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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