Logistics Officer at North East Regional Initiative (NERI)

Position Start Date: Immediately

Position Summary:

The Logistics Officer is responsible for supporting operations in all activities at the state office.  The Logistics Officer will support a range of operational duties than span from maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance to the operational policies. This position will be based in Borno State. Limited travel may be required.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Logistics Officer will report to the Office Managerin Borno.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that office operational policies are followed and compliant with policies;
• Responsible for maintaining inventory and coordinating compliance with project and donor policies;
• Travel as needed to LGA districts to monitor inventory and logistics
• Assist with office operations and procedures; managing the filing systems; supply requisitions (stationery, utility payments)
• Supervise support staff (i.e. driver, security guards, etc.)
• Co-ordination and maintenance of systems related to Housekeeping.
• Coordinate and maintain the office fleet management and efficient use of project vehicles and other transport services in support of program objectives
• Coordinate travel bookings for the state office – flights, hotel, airport pick up/drop off
• Arranging regular maintenance of electrical equipment and safety devices
• Perform other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

• HND or degree in related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working on USAID or similar internationally-funded programs.
• Strong knowledge of donor procurement rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve challenging and complicated logistical issues.
• Experience with budgeting and cost analysis.
• Strong ability to use and develop management and tracking systems.
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required.