Logistician 1 at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Purpose

• Logistician 1 provides technical and operational support in the areas of purchasing, warehousing, stock management and statistics, in accordance with the ICRC’s logistics standards and local legislation.

Accountabilities & Functional Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth coordination across logistics units (Fleet, Transport, Warehouse, Procurement).
• Ensure compliance with ICRC logistics procedures and security rules.
• Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of Logistics.
• Follow up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
• Provide logistical support to field sites under the supervision of the LSM
• Provides technical support and training for the operation and implements logistic procedures.
• Liaise with other logistics units in MIU (e.g. Supply Chain, Fleet, Warehousing, Dispatch, AirOps).
• Ensure ICRC procurement rules are applied.
• Analyse situation and proposes contractual partners.
• Develop contracts, maintains and updates a network of providers.
• Ensure that ICRC Logistics systems are in place and operational.
• Contribute to the development and advancement of Logistics.
• Ensure compliance with Logistics standards (set-up, processes, and procedures) and economic use of all resources.
• Ensure compliance with security rules and regulations pertinent to Logistics.
• Manage proper use of Logistics Information System (JD Edwards, Integrated Resources Information System IRIS)

Certifications / Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education degree in business administration, logistics or similar field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in logistics, administration, or similar position.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Knowledge of local languages an asset.
• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office).
• Skilled in the following competencies: Autonomy & Responsibility; Planning, Organization & Assessment; Communication (Ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis.
• Driving licence
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

Desired Profile And Skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure