Logistics Site Manager II at the International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Site Manager II

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Delegation, the Logistics Site Manager 2 coordinates and is responsible for all logistics activities within MUBI Area of Responsibility (AoR).
• S/He ensures that logistics systems are in place and operational and provides technical and operational support for purchasing, warehousing, stock management, import-export activities, and generation of statistics in accordance with ICRC logistics standards.
• S/he ensures appropriate planning and effective use of resources in MUBI area of responsibility.
• S/he is the direct line manager of logistics staff in MUBI Sub-Delegation as well as maintains functional line management of logistics staff in Yola & Biu offices, which fall under the AoR of Mubi sub-delegation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up, adapts, and maintains infrastructure according to needs, in collaboration with the Deputy Logistics Country Manager.
• Ensures the logistics procedures are managed in accordance with the institutional logistics standards and the logistics strategy for the country.
• Acts as focal point for all logistics management and activities within the Sub-Delegation including order and supply chain management, procurement, warehousing, fleet management, transportation, information management and reporting.
• Manages, coordinates, and monitors the activities of the logistics team in Mubi, Yola and Biu offices of the Sub Delegation.
• Conducts with the purchaser the market analysis and research into the availability of goods and services for Mubi, Yola & Biu local market.
• Monitors with the warehouse responsible storage conditions to ensure that adapted hygiene and warehousing standard levels are constantly applied for protection from heat, freezing, water, fire, dirt, vermin, and rodents.
• Ensures with the Car Dispatcher the well-functioning of the fleet team, including adequate use of the driver’s roster, monitoring compensations and holidays to ensure driver duty coverage always.
• Is responsible for managing finances for the cost Centers under their responsibility.
• Checks and validates invoices from supplier in respect to the financial rules of the Delegation according to the agreed financial threshold
• Maintains and ensures proper use of general and specialized logistics IT tools.
• Ensures timely and proper handling and submission procurements files in ProFiles.
• Ensures that the logistics department follows up on the Sub-Delegation Security Rules.
• Takes all necessary steps to ensure that the Car Dispatcher is implementing the delegation’s security rules in the dispatch of vehicles and/or during field trips.
• Ensures with the SCO (Supply Chain Officer) that requesters respect all the logistics procedures while initiating their orders (Supply Request – SR).
• Discuss with the Supply Chain Coordinator, SCO and the Warehouse Responsible to optimize the replenishment of the warehouse.
• Ensures collaborative demand planning is carried out with the departments, and ensures information is shared with the sub-delegation and the Deputy Logistics Country Manager.
• Follows up on the supply pipeline with the sub-delegation, delegation in Abuja/Jos, including for Import-Export activities where necessary.
• Makes sure that ICRC rules on financial management about necessary approvals before committing ICRC financially are followed and respected.

Education and Experience Required

• University Degree in Logistics or relevant field
• Minimum of six (6) years' work experience, preferably in commercial or humanitarian logistics, including management experience.
• Good command (spoken and written) of English and Hausa.

Desired profile and Skills:

• Humanitarian field experience is an asset.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of specialized software.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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And
Send their Curriculum Vitae and Certificates to: [email protected] using "ABJ202300408 Logistics Site Manager 2 MUB" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications intended for this role that disregard the online application Ms Form will not be taken into consideration
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
• (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment)
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; Female &People Living with Disability applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline 15th December, 2023 (16:30hrs).