Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
- Experience 3 years
- Location Sokoto
Key Responsibilities:
- Sizing logistics capacity to meet programme needs;
- Monitor and analyse logistics indicators in its area;
- Support Programme Managers in the evaluation of their needs;
- Adhere to ACF procedures at every stage of the supply chain;
- Implement ACF standards at departmental level and within the logistics base;
- Guarantee the performance of the supply chain (procurement, transport, storage) in its area in terms of cost, quality and time;
- Advise, inform and alert requesters on the processing of their requests;
- Knowledge of the market and suppliers in its area of intervention;
- Elaborate the procurement plans by project for the different programmes of the base in consultation with the Programme Manager;
- Follow the supply plan;
- Ensure deliveries to programmes and departments as well as quality control;
- Supervise stock management;
- Ensure the safety of the working and living environment;
- Implementing ACF standards in the various departments and within the base logistics;
- Manage the execution of the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings necessary for the operation of the base and the living environment;
- Sizing and allocating logistical equipment;
- Ensure the supply of water and energy to all structures required for the operation of the base and the living environment;
- Ensure the planning of the movements of the base’s vehicles (owned or rented);
- Communicate with base staff on planned maintenance and related malfunctions;
- Update the equipment list;
- Define and ensure compliance with the rules for the use of equipment;
- Provide and ensure the proper functioning of the means of communication (voice and data) in accordance with ACF standards;
- Ensure the safety of the equipment and the users;
- Provide training and assistance to users on this equipment;
- Rationalise the costs of using the equipment;
- Coordinate with the Logistics Head of the Department the strategic choices of equipment allocation on the mission;
- Participate in the definition of the local security plan with the Field Coordinator;
- Implement the safety rules related to logistics on the base and monitor their proper application;
- Maintain an effective network with local actors, collect and analyse information and share it with the Field Coordinator;
- Brief and train new expatriates and national staff on the security/safety rules of the base;
- Analyse risks on logistical aspects and make recommendations on the selection of partners;
- Implement and monitor logistical arrangements for projects developed jointly with partners;
- Develop with the partner the logistical aspects of partnership agreements;
- Monitor compliance with ACF and partner commitments on logistical aspects;
- Participate in capacity building of partners according to identified needs;
- Organise the logistics department’s work at the base;
- Delegate activities and control their proper execution;
- Manage the recruitment of staff for the logistics department;
- Contribute to the development of the training plan;
- Provide training for his staff;
- Conduct evaluation interviews;
- Provide technical support to the team if necessary;
- Produce a complete monthly logistics report;
- Follow-up of contracts
- Equipment list
- Fleet management report
- Generator management report
- ICT report
- Stock report
- Monitor logistics indicators and analyse them.
Position Requirements:
- A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Logistics or Purchasing and Supply;
- Certification in Supply or Logistics desirable (CIPS, CILT, etc);
- Master degree in Business Administration or Logistics or Purchasing and Supply added advantage;
- Min 3 years’ extensive experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, preferably in humanitarian or development work;
- High level of Integrity and transparency;
- Capacity to conduct trainings and team management;
- Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power point);
- Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
- Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
- Excellent people management skills combined with the ability and desire to further develop staff capacity;
- Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well;
- Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment;
- Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international;
- Fluent in basic IT and networking technology.
