The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below

Logistician 2  

(Cash Transfer Program (CTP)/ECOSEC Procurement Team Leader)

Under the direct supervision of the Country Procurement Manager, the CTP/ECOSEC Procurement Team Leader, contributes to the procurement of goods and financial services necessary for the implementation of Cash Based activities and relief distributions. He/she acts as team leader within the CTP/Ecosec Procurement Unit, providing support to the creation and follow-up of procurement files and supervising the daily activities of the unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the identification of Logistics CTP Focal Point in the field, supporting their initial training and providing technical support when required.
• Contribute to the creation of CTP training material to be used for both Logistics and any other ICRC staff potentially concerned by CTP activities.
• Support the implementation of CTP programs together with the LOG CTP Specialist.
• Under the supervision of the Country Procurement Manager, conduct market assessments and prepare analysis in collaboration with

Economic Security (EcoSec) colleagues, assess the feasibility and appropriateness of CTP within the range of other possible options to meet identified needs. This includes a market analysis as well as the analysis of the various criteria required to implement different CTP and a comparison with in-kind options.

• Contribute to the identification of vendors/suppliers to be selected for Cash and/or Voucher activities and relief, assessing their capacities to support ICRC programmes (in terms of pricing, volumes, quality standard etc.). 
• Provide support in the selection process of financial service providers adhering ICRC standard procurement procedures.
• Liaise with the Impex/Logistics to ensure timely delivery/reception of goods and materials for CTP activities.
• Act as a link between FSPs and Program Departments for the delivery of voucher/cards/materials needed for CTP activities, collecting and invalidating those not distributed or already used by the beneficiaries of the action. 
• Update regularly the CTP tools necessary for daily and monthly follow-up of activities as well as post-distribution tracking.
• Ensures that order management is done in a transparent and accountable manner
• Implements ICRC order management strategy for Ecosec family of product 
• Ensures that items codes in the Supply Requests are correct and correspond to the original order
• Keeps customers and other ICRC departments regularly informed on the progress of the open orders
• Ensures strict control of quality for the sales orders
• Analyses the procurement portfolio and initiates long-term agreements for recurring purchases; suggests manufacturers from the region for the ICRC’s worldwide annual tenders.
• Supports the Supply-Chain Planners in deciding stock levels based on suppliers’ delivery lead times.
• Manages a team of 3 collaborators

Education and Experience Required

• Degree in agronomy, computer science or civil, electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering
• Master’s degree in procurement or supply management, or equivalent an asset
• 4-6 years’ experience in procurement or related field.
• Knowledge of quality management an asset.
• Professional knowledge of a specific category of products.
• Management of a team and a category of products is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in supply software.
• Professional knowledge of enterprise resource planning software an asset

Desired profile and Skills

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, Computer proficiency.
• Proven experience in leading and managing activities, people or projects. 
• Proven analytical skills; able to think critically and be a force of proposition.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Networking & Communication; Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy; Communication (ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis.

How to Apply

• Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
  • Clearly indicate “ABJ202100237 Logistician 2 ABJ” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
  • In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
  • Qualification(s)
  • Current location
  • Languages you speak
  • Years of relevant experience

The deadline for the submission of applications will be 17.12.2021, 16:30hrs.  Late application will not be considered Only short-listed 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.

(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.