Logistics/ Travel Officers at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola
Department: Human Resources and Planning

Summary of Position

• The logistics/ Travel officer will be charged with the responsibility of providing and managing staff travels (expatriate and national) in accordance with the university policy and procedure.
• He/She must gain in-depth knowledge of the policy and procedures and apply the policy intent.
• S/he is required to implement policy and procedures fairly and with integrity to all AUN employees.
• S/he demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The position works under the supervision of the Coordinator of Logistics the Logistics officer is responsible for the following duties:

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution.
• At least three(3) years’ post NYSC experience in demonstrating financial, costing and budgeting skills
• Excellent data entry skills in software’s and Microsoft office such as:  Excel, OpenERP , and Microsoft Outlook/Word
• Strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities, comprehensive grasp of logistics operations and practices; willingness and potential to learn industry of logistics
• Experience in Human Resources Management
• Must be familiar with world geography especially countries represented at AUN.
• Good communication skills including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written logistics reports, briefing updates and other documentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, think pro-actively, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor progress.
• Expertise to apply policy fairly in all situations.
• Client orientation – excellent customer care skills.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external guests both over the phone and in person in a professional manner.
• Client orientation - excellent customer care skills.
• Teamwork - good interpersonal skills, ability to lead teamwork, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Confidentiality concerning personnel files and records

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.