Logistics Coordinator Job at Solidarités International
Solidarités International (SI) has not been active in Nigeria in the
past and therefore has a limited experience in the country. SI sent a
first exploratory team in Nigeria (North-Eastern States) for three weeks
in April. A continued presence of senior managers has been maintained
since mid-May in
Borno state and Abuja. Additionally, SI registration in
Nigeria is ongoing with the help of a local lawyer.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Nigeria - Logistics Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, with frequent commuting to Abuja
Starting Date: 01/08/2016 (subject to funding)
Duration: 7 Months
Contact: Pauline CARTERY, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer
Organization of the Mission
- The mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one
Head of Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program
coordinator.
- The project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an
expatriate project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one
month support from a MEAL coordinator.
- The support team will be composed in Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.
About the Job
- The logistics coordinator pilot logistics activities of the mission to ensure the smooth running of SI programs in the country.
- He helps define the mission strategy, drafting and design projects necessary means and activities SI.
- He supports the head of mission in the operational safety.
- He is the referent on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any issue related to logistics.
- He ensures the implementation of SI procedures and logistics
tools on the mission and ensure their compliance and their proper use.
Specific context of the post:
- SI three folded operational strategy is divided has been thought
to adapt to changing context and access. It will balance a direct
intervention in accessible areas (Maiduguri city) and remote operations
through a network of collaborators in non-covered outer LGAs, with
potential ad hoc movements from the expatriates on site, would security
conditions allow it.
- This strategy takes into consideration access constraints,
security restrictions, logistics issues and sensitivity of the different
stakeholders.
- In this opening and operationalization phase, the Logistic
coordinator will be based in Maiduguri with frequent movements to Abuja,
and will aim at managing both the support to the ongoing in Maiduguri,
and the set up of a coordination base in Abuja. This challenging mission
will focus on three priorities:
- In strong relation with PMs and with the field coordinator, manage and implement the purchase plan for Borno’s intervention
- In strong relation with the Head of mission, design and
implement the logistic and security setup of the mission, with a focus
on the identification of national collaborators profiles.
- Anticipate and prepare the logistic scale up of the mission
for a second phase, with a prioritization put on the recruitment of
national senior managers.
- The Logistic coordinator will have the direct support of the
head of mission, field coordinator and administrative coordinator, in
the conduction of the above-mentioned priorities in a limited timeframe.
Additional ad hoc support may be considered.
Your Profile
Education and Experience:
- Technical education or significant experience in the logistic sector
- Previous experience as a Log coordinator (1 year) a prerequisite
- Previous experience as a base log manager (1 year) a prerequisite
- Experience in mission opening, preferably within SI, appreciated
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Expertise on local procurement
- Good and proven writing and spoke English are required
Transferable Skills:
- Transferable skills in program appreciated
- Knowledge and experience of the Chad Lake basin area appreciated
Qualities:
- Multi-project support experience
- Anticipation and self-organization capacities
- Great work capacity and stress management
- Capacity to work in complex and volatile environments
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Skill transfer ability highly appreciated
We Offer
SI will offer you:
- A salaried post: according to experience from 2000 euros gross
per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly
Per Diem of 750 USD.
- Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance
package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and
surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses,
repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks.
- Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension
Application Deadline 31st July, 2016.