Transport and Customs Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main objective and responsibility of the position

Performing  the day to day  activities  and administrative processes for  the clearance and transportation of medical and non-medical goods  for the Nigeria mission  according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal running of the mission.

Description of the responsibilities/activities

• Performing the day to day activities and administrative processes to ensure an efficient running of the clearance and transportation processes of medical and non-medical goods for a supply office (coordination or project) following the supply procedures according to MSF standards and protocols. Including the following activities:
•  Managing and planning, in collaboration with the line Supervisor and the Warehouse Supervisor, the shipment of goods between the projects and/or from the capital to the projects choosing the best possible means of transport
• Being responsible for the reception of international freight and its forwarding to the field.
• Being  responsible for all customs and administrative related issues
• Regularly assessing the local transport market (companies, prices, services, delays,…), and proposing different third party providers for validation
• Performing delegated tasks according to his / her activity and as specified in his/her job description

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS):

Education           
Essential secondary education

Experience          
At least 2 years' experience in supply chain related jobs or in the logistics department

Languages          
English language essential (spoken and written) and any local language: desireable

Competencies    

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation 
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment.to MSF Principles
• Service Orientation
• Stress Management