Job Openings at Life at Best Development Initiative

Job Title: 

• Under the supervision of the Child Protection Officer and in close coordination with the protection team, the Child Protection Assistant will be primarily field-based and responsible for identifying, documenting, and supporting vulnerable children, including those at risk, separated, or unaccompanied.
• The role involves providing case management support, conducting follow-up visits, delivering psychosocial support including psychological first aid, and facilitating community-based child protection activities.
• The Child Protection Assistant will support the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of LABDI’s child protection interventions, ensuring that all activities are carried out in line with child safeguarding standards, best practices, and a child-centered

LOCATION: Dikwa and Jere LGA Of Borno State Gujba LGA of Yobe State

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and provide support to children and families requiring individualized assistance, including separated and unaccompanied children.
• Ensure proper documentation of cases involving separated and unaccompanied children in line with standard family tracing and reunification procedures and LABDI’s child safeguarding policy.
• Refer cases with specific needs to appropriate service providers, ensuring proper follow-up and documentation of all referrals.
• Immediately escalate urgent or complex cases to the direct supervisor.
• Conduct regular follow-up and monitoring visits, providing psychological first aid and other necessary support based on the child’s needs.
• Establish and strengthen community-based protection mechanisms, including the selection, training, and mentorship of community volunteers.
• Coordinate effectively between community-based volunteers and LABDIto ensure smooth implementation of activities.
• Conduct community awareness sessions on child protection issues, identification of vulnerable children, and procedures for registering separated and unaccompanied children, including family tracing.
• Facilitate community consultations on temporary care arrangements for separated and unaccompanied children.
• Ensure all interventions are culturally sensitive and uphold the dignity of children, youth, and their families.
• Organize meetings and focus group discussions with beneficiaries (parents, children, and youth) to assess service delivery and support implementation of improvements where gaps are identified.
• Accurately record and report collected data using approved tools, and submit reports to the Child Protection Officer/Case Management Officer.

Core Values and Behaviours (Values in Practice)

Accountability

• Takes responsibility for decisions, efficient resource management, and achieving results in line with LABDI’s
• Holds self and team accountable for performance, providing guidance and support to ensure quality delivery.

Ambition

• Sets and pursues challenging goals, while supporting team members in their professional development.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational vision and long-term impact.

Collaboration

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and communities.
• Promotes inclusivity and values diversity as a strength.
• Maintains open, respectful, and effective communication.

Creativity

• Encourages innovation and the development of practical solutions.
• Willing to take calculated risks to improve program outcomes.

Integrity

• Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Upholds the highest standards of professional conduct.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth.
• Strong understanding of child rights and relevant human rights frameworks.
• Proven knowledge of child protection principles and practices.
• Experience with community-based approaches.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in spoken local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri, or other relevant languages).
• Ability to conduct outreach activities at the community level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in designing and facilitating community-level training sessions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

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Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the GBV Officer, and in close coordination with GBV team members, the GBV Assistant will be fully field-based and responsible for providing SGBV case management, counseling services, and facilitating emotional support group sessions for women, girls, and survivors of gender-based violence.
• The GBV Assistant will support the effective implementation and coordination of LABDI’s protection objectives and GBV-related activities.

LOCATION: Dikwa and Jere LGA Of Borno State Gujba LGA of Yobe State

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to GBV survivors and refer them to appropriate case management services when necessary.
• Accurately document and store GBV data using the GBV Information Management Systems (GBVIMS/GBVIMS+), in line with inter-agency information-sharing protocols.
• Facilitate emotional support group sessions for women and girls at risk of or affected by GBV, in compliance with best practices and LABDI’s
• Conduct awareness-raising activities to promote safe and timely help-seeking behaviors among survivors.
• Disseminate clear, inclusive, and actionable information on available GBV services.
• Refer survivors to appropriate healthcare and other multidisciplinary services.
• Assess and map available services for GBV survivors within the community.
• Provide targeted assistance to address urgent needs of survivors.
• Share relevant information with women and girls at risk of GBV.
• Support the GBV Officer and GBV Manager in implementing GBV program activities.
• Maintain an active field presence to ensure effective implementation, supervision, and monitoring of GBV interventions.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in GBV prevention and response programming.
• Strong knowledge of GBV, child protection, and psychosocial support (PSS) principles.
• Demonstrated experience in women’s protection programs, including empowerment initiatives, reproductive health, and counseling.
• Experience working with communities, implementing GBV prevention programs, and providing services in shelters and rural settings.
• In-depth technical expertise in protection, women and girls’ safe spaces programming, and GBV-related issues.
• Strong understanding of gender inequality, discrimination, and violence against women and girls.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the impact of early marriage on individuals, families, and communities.
• Understanding of the effects of child labor on child development.
• Basic knowledge of reproductive health.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality and preventing GBV.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications.
• Familiarity with the operational context in Monguno.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and psychosocial first aid skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language (Hausa, Kanuri, or Shuwa).
• Proven experience facilitating trainings and workshops on GBV, gender, and SRH topics.
• Strong analytical, report writing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform program decisions.
• Capacity to produce high-quality reports within deadlines.

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Case Management

• Deliver professional, confidential services to survivors of GBV, using the IASC holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
• Accurately document client information by completing intake and consent forms, ensuring safe and confidential data storage.
• Maintain the organization’s case management system while upholding strict confidentiality standards.
• Collect, manage, and store GBV data ethically and securely; support data analysis and collaborate with the GBV Psychosocial Officer to share key trends with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and effective use of case management monitoring tools by community workers.
• Assist in preparing reports on psychosocial program activities.
• Support the development of referral pathways and strengthen coordination among GBV service providers.

Training, Mentorship, and Coaching

• Supervise, train, and mentor community workers involved in psychosocial programming.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure psychosocial interventions align with best practices.
• Monitor case management quality and build staff capacity through formal and on-the-job training.
• Facilitate training sessions on key topics such as active listening, communication skills, safety planning, GBV principles, and core GBV concepts.

Coordination and Networking

• Build and sustain strong relationships with service providers, camp management, and relevant sectors (health, legal, protection, psychosocial) to ensure coordinated survivor support.
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives for local partners on psychosocial support.
• Engage community and women leaders to strengthen community-based support systems for survivors.
• Oversee the implementation of monthly outreach plans based on identified case trends and needs of women and girls.

Partnership Development

• Participate in partner review meetings and psychosocial capacity assessments.
• Organize and deliver training sessions to strengthen partners’ organizational and technical capacity, promoting peer learning.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of referral networks and pathways among GBV actors.
• Provide case management guidance and oversight to local partners, in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Ensure partner participation in case conferences and inter-agency coordination meetings.
• Assist the Program Manager in reviewing partner reports related to psychosocial activities.
• Support planning and facilitation of partnership review workshops and learning sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in protection programming, including supervisory responsibilities and program implementation.
• Strong technical expertise in GBV, protection, and women and girls’ safe space programming.
• Solid understanding of gender inequality, discrimination, and violence against women and girls.
• Demonstrated experience applying GBV guiding principles in practice.
• Skills in community mobilization, behavior change communication, and addressing harmful social norms.
• Proven experience facilitating trainings on GBV, gender, and SRH topics.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to work in multicultural environments.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to multitask and translate information into timely action.
• Fluency in English and either Hausa or Kanuri.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially for reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Performance Measures

• Timely development of work plans and monitoring tools.
• Effective and timely implementation of project activities.
• Increased visibility of LABDI’s interventions among donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Production of high-quality, timely reports.
• Accurate and well-maintained records management.

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ROLE PURPOSE:  The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for implementation of Child Protection activities with guidance from Protection Manager. Block roles include Case management and FTR response, working in the conflict affected communities to directly identify and register out of School children and women, negotiate with local authorities, raise awareness and try to seek the best outcomes in a limited and challenging environment.

 Role Dimensions:

This role will contribute towards Life At Best Development Initiative Child Protection strategic objective that ‘All girls and boys have increased access to child protection services and violence against children is reduced’.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

•  Work closely with LABDI Protection Manger to ensure the quality implementation of Child Protection activities in the field.
• Lead on case management activities and be supervisor in the designated field sites, with support from case workers, including coordinating and sharing data with other service providers using the new Case Management SOPs, annexes, forms and handbook.
• Prepare weekly activity plans with line staff as necessary and ensure smooth implementation of these plans.
• Set up/strengthen Child Protection Committees, including training and awareness raising on dangers of abduction in their communities and linking children to available services.
• Set up/support and monitor Child Protection Help Desks to identify, support and refer children with protection concerns.
• Monitor and assess the implementation of the program, ensuring that case workers are using the case management forms consistently and correctly.
• Ensure quality and timely registration of recovered abductees and at-risk children s
• haring the information with Project Manager.
• Ensure all data from the case management are kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know bases and in accordance with case management ISP.
• Representation of Life At Best Development Initiative LABDI as necessary at community  and negotiate with local authorities when necessary.
• Perform other functions relative to Child Protection activities and initiatives that may be assigned by Line Manager.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery of supplies allocated to field activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding policy and report where necessary

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Life At Best Development Initiative LABDI values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for LABDI engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in social sciences or relevant experience in social work, community development and working with children in Child Protection programme
• 3 years sectoral experience
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in a local language E.g Kanuri,Hausa Etc
• Experience in community facilitation and mobilisation
• Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks in program location..
• Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environment
• Gender awareness and sensitivity
• Commitment to the aims and principles of LABDI In particular, a good understanding of the LABDI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable

• Work experience with children and families, especially knowledge of child rights and participation
• Excellent computer knowledge
• Experience in capacity building
• Previous NGO experience, including an understanding of neutrality as an National NGO
• Background knowledge in child/ youth protection, education, child rights and emergencies

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ROLE PURPOSE:

• The Accountability Officer shares the responsibility for the implementation of Life At Best Development Initiative Accountability to Beneficiary System. This includes reporting on all aspects of Accountability to Beneficiary standards as chalked out in Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS). The position holder will ensure setting up a robust Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM) building on existing CRM protocols and guidelines.
• This will include soliciting targeted beneficiaries’ feedback through monitoring visits, hotline, suggestion boxes, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and any other contextually appropriate medium. Accountability Officer will be managing Accountability Action Plan Tracker and will be producing a monthly analysis of action executions or gaps existing in follow up actions. Occasionally this role will also assist MEAL Officer and MEAL Manager in managing their routine MEAL tasks e.g. field monitoring, data collection and management, and conducting various types of studies.

SCOPE OF ROLE:  Reports to: MEAL Manager

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:  Implementation of Accountability to Beneficiaries System

• Work closely with the MEAL Manager to implement LABDI’S approach to accountability and participation following LABDI Practice Standards in Child Participation and ensuring that it complements and forms part of the overall MEAL system
• Ensure that accountability and participation are integral elements of all aspects of the organization’s approach to programming and MEAL
• Use the associated toolsrequired to implement the accountability and participation minimum requirements to ensure that roll-out is standardized across operational areas (g. information posters, complaints database, child-friendly methodology guidance)
• Work closely with implementation team members to promote understanding of the importance of accountability and participation to achieve quality programming
• Ensure that beneficiary feedback is promoted as a key tool in programme management and strategy development

Programme Development 

• Look into Accountability and CRM coverage for geographical and thematic areas of responsibilities andidentify budget gap to be communicated to MEAL Manager
• Actively engage with beneficiary communities and consult with them toidentify viable communication channels for information sharing and establishing CRM

 Staff Capacity Building 

• Identifyorientation needs and support MEAL Manager/Officers in delivering sessions on Accountability to Beneficiaries
• Support MEAL Manager/Officers in conducting inductions on accountability and participation at the field office level
• Contribute to fostering anorganizational culture which is truly accountable to children and their communities

 Learning 

• Share key learning coming from Accountability and CRM systems during review and learning meetings
• Liaise with MIS-Accountability Assistant for producing reports and through accountability (using beneficiary feedback as well as evidence of improvedprogramme implementation where accountability is increased)

 SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS 

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelingLABDI values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition: 

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personaldevelopment and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision forLife At Best Development Initiative engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration: 

• Builds andmaintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity: 

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

 Integrity: 

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA degree in an area of social development or equivalent
• Fluency in local languagerequired
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred
• Commitment toLABDI values

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• Recommended a minimum of 1 year MEAL/program experience
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of rapport building and probing techniques
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work in a volatile environment and willingness torelocate as per the need and requirements of the field office

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Job Summary:

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer plays a critical role in ensuring effective program implementation and impact assessment. This position is responsible for designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring accountability to stakeholders, and facilitating continuous learning within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive MEAL framework to track program performance, outcomes, and impact.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation, using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on program progress, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and conduct program evaluations, including baseline, mid-term, and end-line assessments, to measure the effectiveness and impact of interventions.
• Establish and manage mechanisms for community and beneficiary feedback and ensure timely response to concerns and complaints.
• Facilitate a culture of learning within the organization by documenting lessons learned and facilitating discussions to improve program strategies.
• Train and mentor staff and partners on MEAL tools and techniques to enhance data quality and program effectiveness.
• Ensure data quality through routine data audits and verification exercises.
• Manage the MEAL budget efficiently and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements and timelines.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Data Science, Data Analytics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Project Management, Computer Science).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems in development or humanitarian projects.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in relevant software tools.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Knowledge of project management principles and donor requirements.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Kobo Collect, Power Bi, Tableau, ArcGIS)
• Experience with digital data collection tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of ethical considerations in data collection and reporting.
• Knowledge of the Northeast Context.
• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal.
• Duties and Responsibility
• Case Management
• Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IASC’s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.

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General job description:  

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant Officer, under the supervision of the MEAL Officer, supports the MEAL Manager to provide methodological and technical support to teams to ensure the quality of MEAL tools in projects and programs, working within the framework established by the MEAL department/organization, also as the  MEAL Assistant will  ensure  a well structured and clear feedback /complains channels are maintained, and complaints  channeled internally to the appropriate department. 
• The MEAL Assistant will ensure that MEAL approaches, methods, and tools are relevant and consistent across LABDI programmes and partner organisations. Helps plan and implement activities requiring specific MEAL expertise. The MEAL Assistant will also play an important role in improving information management and data quality, and in strengthening knowledge sharing. 
• He/she will ensure that data trends and analyses can be extracted from the information entered the system.  Will also ensure data is gathered to report in monthly 5Ws, shared with the appropriate sector that ensures high-quality information management of target beneficiaries in the project.  

Main responsibilities: 

• Support the MEAL Officer in developing and implementing MEAL plans that are consistent with the organisation’s orientations for projects. 
• Support the MEAL Officer in implementing an appropriate and effective M&E system where possible, brings together project and programme partners during the monitoring plan design phase and during the sharing and using of data. 
• Support the MEAL Officer in implementing an appropriate and effective M&E system that, where possible, brings together project and program partners during the monitoring plan design phase and during the sharing and using of data.. 
• Ensures ethical principles related to M&E are respected, especially those concerning gender equality, fairness and “do no harm”. Protects confidential data, applies the principles of informed consent, and protects children during the collection, processing, analysis and use of M&E data.  
• Support to establish, implement and monitor the beneficiary Feedback Mechanism (FM) for programme in line with LABDI standard beneficiary FM procedures, including receiving, documenting and managing complaints through feedback sessions, in writing and in person. 
• Prepare and submit field visit or monitoring reports. 

Technical support 

• Design and use monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the above stated programs. 
• Support the regular project reviews by presenting M&E data and findings with a view to continuously improve program performance. 
• Support in describing measurement challenges in monitoring and evaluating programs activity. 
• Support the MEAL Officer in developing and writing sections on M&E in project proposals (covering indicators, budgets and M&E framework). 
• Supporting to provide technical support during the design of monitoring tools and the collection and analysis of data, working with the Information Management and programme teams.  
• Contribute to organizational learning and best practices through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports. 
• Helps prepare and organize routine monitoring activities and special monitoring for projects. 
• Ensures monitoring tools are used correctly during the implementation phase, during data collection activities.  
• Supports data analysis processes and assists in drafting qualitative reports for effective programme management. 
• Supports Planning and implementation of baseline surveys, endline survey, monitoring and evaluation exercises and project impact assessments as stated on the MEAL work plan. 
• Provides technical support to ensure that M&E information is used successfully and adapted to target audiences during operational and strategic decision making, at the delegation and in coordination with head office, including for institutional reporting and Donor. 
• Ensure strict compliance to LABDI´s policies, procedures and practices, including adherence to Do No Harm and child protection 
• Ensure the information on the physical case files is synchronized with the CPIMS+ 
• Work closely with the Child Protection assistant to prepare the monthly 5Ws. 
• Support the project team in drafting weekly and monthly reports. 
• Support in documenting all project data. 
• Support in conducting Data Quality Assessment (DQA) on a quarterly basis. 

Learning/training 

• Helps build the skills of the teams and partners he/she supports in the MEAL field. 
• Helps capitalize on knowledge in Nutrition and other program MEAL related issues.  
• Contribute to organizational learning and best practices through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports. 
• Security and child safety 
• Understands and applies security policies, the Child Safeguarding Policy and fraud prevention policies.  

Competencies: 

• This position requires personal, social and leadership competencies (PSLC) and technical and methodological competencies (TMC)   
• In particular:  
• Ability to work independently, as well as to provide support and advice 
• Ability to create a cooperative and collaborative environment 
• Command of supporting and advising roles and competencies  
• Analytical capacity: understand complex issues by logical reasoning, investigation of potential causes. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (in constructive negotiations) in all areas (internal and external), active listening skills 
• Flexibility, openness and adaptability 
• Results oriented focus and problem-solving abilities 
• Ability to learn from negative experiences, capitalizing on errors and seizing opportunities 
• Striving for excellence: focus on results while ensuring efficiency 
• Integrity: act based on LABDI’s mission and values. 

Other professional skills required: 

• Knowledge of project cycle management concepts, processes and tools, and experience in leading participative processes. 
• Past knowledge in implementing monitoring, in Nutrition Project. 
• Two (2) years of progressive professional work experience in a similar position with non-governmental organizations – at least one of these must be in humanitarian emergency work, preferably in child health, Nutrition programmes. 
• Expertise in developing, planning and implementing M&E systems, procedures and tools. 
• Experience in strategic planning and performance management, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans. 
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies in the humanitarian aid/development sector. 
• Extensive experience in data collection and analysis Knowledge of information management software and tools (Excel, Power BI, SPSS, Arc GIS and other relevant software (statistics, investigation management and mapping). 
• Experience in planning and managing surveys, developing and refining data collection tools, and with data quality assessments and oversight. 
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact using OECD framework) and data collection and analysis methodologies. 
• Awareness and knowledge of ethical issues related to M&E: do no harm and sensitivity to gender and diversity. 
• Knowledge of and professional experience in the children’s rights field (protection and Education) in the humanitarian aid/development context. 

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​​​​​​​ROLE PURPOSE: 

• The Logistics Assistant is responsible for handling Logistics activities including fleet management tasks, Warehouse & Inventory management tasks, and Asset management tasks, in accordance with the timescales set and agreed and LABDI systems, policies and procedures, to support our programmes to deliver outstanding results for children.

Fleet Management  

• Ensure vehicles have current and lawful documentation.
• Supervise Drivers and assign a Driver for each vehicle and travel request.
• Receive travel requests and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement plan.
• Ensure that LABDI and Hired vehicles are checked on a daily basis, and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per agreed schedule.
• Track all vehicles on the fleet, including movement planning and day-to-day allocation.
• Manage service agreements related to vehicle maintenance and fueling.
• Monitor fuel consumption and submit monthly reports.

Warehousing and Inventory Management  

• Supervise loading and offloading of delivery and distribution trucks.
• Receive commodities and/or items in good condition, Count and record the goods received with appropriate documentation.
• Update warehouse operation data into the Warehouse management software (TIM).
• Ensure proper warehousing of the goods received by type and expiry date…
• Keep the warehouse neat and clean; ensure pest control is in place and is monitored on a regular basis.
• Ensure proper stock inventory management and documentations.
• Check and maintain Store security measures, e.g. locks, windows, and maintain LABDI key management policy.
• Report to the line manager and security focal point in case of problems.

Asset Management  

• Ensure Field Office assets and GPE (General Programme Equipment) are checked and liaise with Supply Chain Manager so that all changes are real-time updated into the master Asset Register or Asset management system.
• Support the LABDI Office Team (Asset Coordinator) in managing the full asset lifecycle and ensure the assets are handed over or disposed of on time and in an appropriate/sustainable way, in accordance with LABDI and donor rules and regulations.

Team Management and Capacity Building 

• Ensure effective line management of Drivers of the Field Office, allocating responsibilities and tasks to available Drivers.
• Monitor Drivers’ behavior and ensure high level of customer service.
• Work with Drivers to develop their technical skills and capabilities.
• Governance, Systems, Tools and Processes
• Implement and ensure compliance to all our Fleet management, Asset management and Warehousing & Inventory Management Policies, Manuals, Toolkits and established Procedures.
• Set a strong tone from the top that fraud is unacceptable.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) 

Accountability: 

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling LABDI values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition: 

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for LABDI, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration: 

• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity: 

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred BA/BSc in Supply Chain, Logistics, Management, Business/Public Administration, Economics or any other relevant disciplined and/or professional License/Certification in Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent Experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• One prior work experience in a similar role in an NGO or private commercial sector.
• Sector experience in NGO system is preferred but strong commercial sector candidate with a demonstrable interest and passion of the NGO sector will be considered.
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English.