Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI’s teams – 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers – work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
Solidarites International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH. Solidarites International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension
Job Summary
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
- 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
- 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
Vehicle Fleet Management:
- Negotiate vehicle rental contracts
- Supervise the planning and execution of maintenance and repair work on mission vehicles
- Establish vehicle movement schedules
- 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
- 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
Main Responsibilities
Equipment/Telecommunications Management:
- Update inventory in real time
- Install communication means and ensure that they are regularly maintained
- Train teams in the use of these communication means
- Optimize distribution of materials according to task needs
- Organize the installation, safe-guarding and monitoring of materials
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
- See that all documentation linked to stock is complete and correct
- Supervise monthly physical stock inventory
- Ensure material is stored under suitable conditions and monitor expiration dates
- Ensure procedures are followed as stock is checked in and out
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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)
- 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
- 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
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Warehouse Management, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or any related field
- 3 years’ practical experience in a similar position with other INGO.
- English and any local languages applicable to Gusau
- 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.
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.
How to Apply for Solidarities International (SI) Recruitment
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Note
- Select Logistics Assistant, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname
Application Closing Date for Solidarities International (SI) Recruitment
14th March, 2024.
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