Base Logistician - Safety & Security Officer at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

The Base Logistician –Safety & Security Officer is responsible to execute all the tasks regarding the logistic of the field base and in support to the projects being implemented in the area. He/she will support the Project Manager and Head of Base in the delivery of the field activities in order to reach the results and objectives of the projects.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and Head of Base and under the management of the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, he/she:

• Responsible of the correct functioning of the Base and of all the means needed for the projects’ implementation
• Ensure the availability of all the instruments needed to guarantee the security in the area of intervention
• Monitor the security situation on the field, reports to the Head of Base and to the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, promptly and effectively report risks and propose mitigation actions
• Guarantee the correct management of the vehicles and field office and guesthouse, ensuring the respect of COOPI and donor’s procurement procedures
• Ensure the correct use of the COOPI’s tools (es. Logbooks, plans for the resources) and in line with the shared work-plan
• Actively collaborate to monitor and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the instruments, consumables and supplies used in the Base Office
• Provide the Head of Base and the Logistics and Security Coordinator with all the relevant information to report the status of use of the supplies in the Base Office
• In coordination with the Logistics and Security Coordinator, revises and updates the organization’s security tools
• Collaborate in the relevant data-entry activities related to the logistics upon request of the Project Manager or of the Logistics and Security Coordinator;
• Collaborate harmonically with the COOPI staff by providing adequate support concerning the supplies maintenance
• Respect the procurement plan of the project in line with the donor’s and COOPI’s procedures
• Collaborate with the Head of Base for the field office staff and ensures that all security and logistic systems are implemented and respected
• Represent COOPI in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management or any other equivalent course
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Logistics, Transport, Administration or other related field. with an iNGO
• Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts.
• Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
• Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)