Log/Field Assistant at Anchor for Life Support and Resilience

• Location: Maiduguri, Borno
• Employment Type: Contract

Description:

The field assistant would support the Procurement, Admin and Logistics Responsible in executing Administrative and Supporting roles to foster

Major Responsibilities:

• Support in sample Collection from Vendors, tagging such samples for identification, and disburse or issue sample to unsuccessful vendors.
• Support in planning and implementation of vehicle movement to the field.
• He/she is expected to monitor security situations, within ALSAR field locations and ensure prompt reporting of security issues.
• He/she will support the Procurement, Admin and Logistics Responsible in warehousing and storage.
• Support in the planning of vehicle allocation.
• Provide technical support towards effective and efficient day to day operations of the organization.
• Assess quality of Vendor Samples.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned.
• Support the delivery of all logistics and supply chain related activities in accordance with ALSAR logistics policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support to PAL Responsible across all field sites, in accordance with ALSAR logistics policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all procurements are tracked and recorded to identify items that should be part of a pre-approved tender process and ensure open and free competition process for all procurements.
• Help coordinate general day-to-day office transport for staff movement.
• Support the PAL Responsible with development of specifications for required goods and services.
• Establish and maintain sound working relationships with suppliers.
• Assist in training of staff on procurement procedures and requirements.

Qualifications

• OND in Procurement and Logistics, Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Hausa
• 3 – 5 years’ demonstrated experience in field operations and logistics.
• Experience working with NGO's is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for diversity.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, detail-oriented and meticulous in approach to tasks.
• Basic Knowledge in use of a computer, MS office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility and ability to work in a changing and challenging environment.