Field Logistic Officer at The MENTOR Initiative

Locations: Maiduguri, Monguno and Jere - Borno
Reporting to: Logistics Coordinator (or Field Asst LogCo)

Overall Job Purpose

• To assist the NGO functioning in operational aspects of activities

Expected Key Results:

• Provide support to the LogCo (or Asst LogCo) for the achievement of the following results:
• To implement logistics activities according to Mentor/ donor guides – especially in procurement and technical fields
• To provide timely and regular updates to the LogCo (or Asst LogCo) on logistics activities
• Proper documentation of various project activities including timely reporting and dissemination  
• To liaise with suppliers and service providers
• Supervise technical work when required – eg repair to properties – and guards/ cleaners in Mentor-rented premises

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement/maintain MENTOR-Initiative standard practices in logistics procedures.
• Procure goods and services on behalf of the MENTOR-Initiative following MENTOR-Initiative Procurement Procedures and keeping documentation to compliance with donor audit requirements, and provide advice to Logistics Coordinator on negotiation of contracts required by the MENTOR-Initiative for goods and services.
• Provide standard weekly, or as required, logistics data (eg stock tracking, asset lists, procurement tracking) to LogCo (or Asst LogCo)..
• Plan and organise the MENTOR-Initiative transportation and distribution requirements, and assist LogCo (or Asst LogCo) in planning best use of vehicles, repairs, vehicle tracking and fuelling.  
• Plan, organise and maintain any stores/warehouses containing MENTOR-Initiative stock to MENTOR-Initiative standards, providing timely stock reports to LogCo (or Asst LogCo) and security to stores to keep losses to minimum.
• Organise the transportation and other commodities for incoming/outgoing goods to ensure the timely reception and delivery.
• Provide timely advice and technical support on logistics issues to other functions within the MENTOR-Initiative.
• Support, train and develop other staff in Logistics best practices as directed by the LogCo (or Asst LogCo).
• Liaise with international, government and non-government agencies and collaborate with them as appropriate.
• Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative reports for the MENTOR-Initiative and for donors as directed by the LogCo (or Asst LogCo).

Requirements

• Higher Secondary School Certificate.
• 2 to 3 years of Previous NGO and/or work experience related to Logistics and procurement.
• Able to work as part of an established team with excellent communication skills, team builder, flexible, adaptable
• Good computer skills
• Conduct all activities in honest and trustworthy manner in the best interest of The MENTOR Initiative and the target community.