Supply Chain Officer - Fleet at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Contract type: National contract

The Position

• Responsible for running the day-to-day fleet aspect for the various emergency projects in Damaturu.

Fleet Maintenance:

• Oversee the repair and maintenance operation for all project vehicles in the designated office(s).
• Oversee assigned fleet’s operations and make direct reports to the supervisors and Area Manager as required on fleet performance and other operational requirements.
• Coordinate vehicle concerns and issues with the relevant managers as required.
• Work with the drivers to ensure a regular maintenance schedule for all vehicles and ensure that log books are kept up to date.
• Manage the service contracts for fuelling of vehicles to ensure proper use of fuel rations; maintain log and account for fuel and oil storage tanks
• Research and develop specifications for vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials.
• Plan/develop and execute a vehicle and equipment replacement schedule.
• Determine the need and benefits of out-sourcing vehicle repairs or services.
• Negotiate and establish repair cost or parts pricing with commercial vendors.
• Work with the Safety Officer and Safety Advisor on activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain annual inspections by regulatory authorities or in line with contractual obligations from counter-parties.
• Maintain daily inspections.
• Conduct local safety meetings.
• Oversee and schedule fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee proper maintenance of parts and other consumables’ inventory.
• Responsible for operations ground safety.

Requirements

• HND, Degree in Fleet Management or Logistics
• Trades Certification
• Minimum of 2 years in Logistics

Essentials:

• Previous Experience in a Humanitarian NGO in logistics/fleet unit.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Word and Excel program.
• Good written and spoken English, knowledge of Hausa is a plus but not essential.
• Ability to keep clear and concise records.
• Attention to detail and excellent numeric accuracy.

Desirables:

• Ability to work and handle pressure.
• Interpersonal.
• Service oriented
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.

Conditions

• Availability: 15th April 2019
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
• The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.