Logistics Officer (Fleet) - Internal Position at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Webcruiter ID: 4309208557
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Full-time/part-time: Full-time
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: The Logistics Team Lead

Job Description

• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
• NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Education in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• NRC is looking for a Logistics Officer (Fleet) in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Logistics Officer is to provide logistics & procurement support to programme activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking all vehicles on the fleet, including movement planning and day-to-day allocation
• Manage, maintain and repair vehicles in safe and efficient working order
• Ensure that vehicles are checked on a daily basis and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per the agreed schedule
• Receive travel requests, and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board.
• Coordinate with incoming and outgoing travelers on pick-up and drop-off times ensuring drivers are briefed on movement plans
• Prepare Military Clearances for the delivery of goods to field locations as requested.
• Produce logistics site report, vehicle and generator cost performance report.
• Maintaining up-to-date control of all assets including tracking donor, value, and location, managing staff issue, and recording all asset movements and disposals
• Enter all new items purchased are entered in the stock card and ensure reconciling with Stock/Assets register.
• Manage and maintain the physical warehouse.
• Oversee procurement requirements of the Field Office; implement procurement as per approved guidelines, procedures, and forms (Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, Service Completion form, etc.)
• Prepare a weekly summary of all outstanding purchase requisitions, showing the current status of the items and the date which they are expected to be supplied to the projects
• Ensure adherence to communication protocol at the field level.
• Ensure that all communication systems in Field Office are maintained and staff trained in their proper and effective use
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies in Field Office are maintained in a safe and secure manner

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field
• Professional qualification in logistics & procurement would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the local market
• Knowledge of local language (Hausa)
• Experience from working as a Logistics Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal Qualities:

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust
• A good sense of humour is an asset
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Can Offer

• Commencement: ASAP November 2020
• Duration: 2 months (One-year renewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 5, Step 1
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.