Operations and Logistics Manager at Coffey International Development

 Job Description
Coffey, in partnership with McKinsey is looking for an Operations and Logistics Manager for the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF III)
4 years
Abuja, Nigeria

The Programme
NIAF III is a four year DFID-funded programme starting in 2018. Building on the success of the two earlier phases of the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (2007-2016), NIAF III will provide high quality embedded and short-term expertise to Nigerian government and regulatory counterparts to support improved delivery of infrastructure services. The core team will be based in Abuja, with travel to other Nigerian states as necessary.

The Position

• The Operations Lead will manage day-to-day operations for mid-sized operational services. S/he will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of property, office and fleet assets. The Operations Manager will ensure that:
• Opportunities for improved services are identified;
• HR, IT, vehicle and property assets are documented, reviewed and reported; and
• Operational activities are aligned

Responsibilities:

• Organising and providing a well-managed and efficient work place for employees and consultants
• Maintaining oversight of procurement activities as needed
• Carrying out routine and complex activities with accuracy
• Ensuring that all services provided are aligned with NIAF/McKinsey plans and priorities
• Occasional travel to outlying states for the purpose of meeting with clients and suppliers
• Overseeing a broad range of operational activities including those relating to Protocol, Property Management, Fleet Management and IT and Communications
• Initiating all appropriate risk management protocols/guidance/tools/support services, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets

The Person

• First Degree with a focus on Finance, Management or any Degree relevant to the position
• At least five years of documented project management experience
• Excellent MS Office skills including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving skills
• At least 2 years' experience with logistics coordination
• At least 2 years' experience with asset management
• Ability to organise clerical work, administration, and control systems
• Ability to perform a variety of detailed functions and meet established deadlines
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to build and lead an effective team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and solve problems independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Fluency in English required