Jobs at Solidarites International

Goal / Purpose

• The logistics assistant supports the logistician in implementing and supervising all logistical activities at his/her assigned base.
• In particular, he/she lends support to carrying out urgent activities and the filing and archiving logistical documents.
• He/she temporarily takes on the basic tasks of the logistics Manager in their absence.

Main Task
Management of supplies:

• Update price lists and vendor databases
• Control Solidarites International purchase procedures
• Verify and process quote requests and IOFs.
• Compose and archive purchase folders.
• Implement purchases, monitoring adherence to validation regulations and procedures.
• Negotiate prices, deadlines and methods of delivery.
• Ensure that relationships with suppliers are monitored.

Management of vehicle fleet:

• Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance and repair work on mission vehicles.
• Draw up the vehicle schedule.
• Ensure that a complete breakdown kit is available on board all vehicles.
• Check that vehicle log books are in place and are used correctly
• Assist in monitoring and consolidating fuel consumption and miles travelled for all vehicles.
• Prevent misappropriation of petrol and spare parts
• Monitor the administrative documents for all vehicles.

Management of Equipment / Telecommunications:

• Assist in installing and securing materials
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining materials
• Organize training sessions in the use of means of communication

Management and monitoring of IT equipment:

• Update antivirus software
• Provide teams with adequate means for data backup
• Ensure the maintenance and correct use of IT equipment

Management of supplies:

• Supervise the maintenance and securing of warehouses
• Support the logistics officer in carrying out stock checks and physical inventories:

Human resource management:

• Assist in the recruitment process and in evaluating the members of the logistical team.
• Establish team schedules in conjunction with the logistics officer.
• Ensure or assist with logistical training.

Job Profile

• Studies: B.Sc/HND or equivalent in relevant field
• 2 years work experience.
• Experience: Desirable experience with other NGO with at least two years’ on the job experience
• Languages: English language essential, knowledge of the local language is desirable
• IT: Computer literacy (Microsoft office, PowerPoint), radio and security equipment user-knowledge
• Qualification: Result in quality orientation, teamwork and preparation, behavioral flexibility, commitment to SI Principles, Service Orientation, Space Management.

What we Offer
Salary + food & housing contribution + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.

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Goal / Purpose

• The Logistics Manager will implement and supervise all logistics operations at his/her assigned base.
• He/she will organize logistic support for programs, in keeping with Solidarités International procedures.
• He/she will assist the field coordinator in the implementation of safety rules.

Supply Management:

• Carry out a purchasing environment analysis at the local level
• Supervise the update of price lists and supplier files
• Manage the Solidarités International purchasing procedures and those from donors funding the programs.
• Establish and update purchasing timelines, taking into consideration procurement tables, operation timelines and contextual and procedural logistical constraints
• Receive, approve and process requests for quotes and internal order forms
• Ensure that budgetary lines related to logistics are monitored and observed
• Supervise the preparation of purchasing documents and draft the contracts
• Participate in the drafting the call for tenders
• Supervise purchasing, ensuring that approval rules and procedures are observed
• Select suppliers and negotiate prices, deadlines and delivery methods
• Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and archived in keeping with Solidarités International procedures
• Ensure that dealings with suppliers are monitored

Vehicle Fleet Management:

• Negotiate vehicle rental contracts
• Supervise the planning and execution of maintenance and repair work on mission vehicles
• Establish vehicle movement schedules
• Ensure that a complete breakdown kit is available on board all vehicles
• Permanently ensure that all drivers have received general training and carry out regular testing
• Ensure that drivers are aware of their obligation to adhere to Solidarités International safety rules and procedures
• Check that vehicle log books are in place and are used correctly
• Ensure that fuel consumption and vehicle mileage are monitored, consolidated, analysed and recorded
• Prevent the misappropriation of fuel and spare parts
• Ensure that all vehicles have accompanying administrative documents and that these are correctly filed and monitored

Equipment/Telecommunications Management:

• Update inventory in real time
• Optimize distribution of materials according to task needs
• Organize the installation, safe-guarding and monitoring of materials
• Install communication means and ensure that they are regularly maintained
• Train teams in the use of these communication means

Management and Monitoring of IT Equipment:

• Update antivirus software
• Implement backup and data-protection procedures
• Ensure the maintenance and correct use of IT equipment
• Provide technical assistance to teams and organize training sessions

Supplies Management:

• Select storage locations and create a plan for the development and security of these sites
• Ensure material is stored under suitable conditions and monitor expiration dates
• Ensure procedures are followed as stock is checked in and out
• See that all documentation linked to stock is complete and correct
• Supervise monthly physical stock inventory

Human Resource Management:

• Analyse and quantify logistics personnel needs
• Recruit, train and supervise the logistics team
• Conduct performance reviews for members of the logistics team
• Organize formal team meetings at regular intervals

Security:

• Implement team safety measures as determined by the coordination team
• Train teams in safety rules and procedures
• Pass on any security-related information to his/her line manager

Reporting / Capitalization:

• Ensure the compilation of price and supplier lists, as well as information in use (import-export, exemption, taxes)
• Ensure that internal order forms are monitored and that the status of each order is given to the person waiting
• Consolidate logistics packs monthly and pass on to the logistics coordinator
• Provide the logistics coordinator with all information needed to draft intermediary and final reports
• Pass on purchasing reports for closed programs to the coordinators at the established frequency

Profile

• Studies: B.Sc. in Logistics, Warehouse Management, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or any related field
• Experience: 3 years’ practical experience in a similar position with other INGO.
• Languages: English and any local languages applicable to Gusau
• IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advance MS Office Excel knowledge.
• Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational skills, Flexibility to meet deadline, Hard worker.