Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Contract Type: Full-time (Renewable subject to performance and funding)
Reporting Line: Operations Manager / Executive Director
Date: January 2026
Background
Bridge for Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a national non-governmental organization committed to promoting gender equality, protection, and community empowerment through humanitarian and development interventions across the BAY States (Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe). To ensure efficient programme delivery and strong operational support, BOWDI seeks to recruit a Procurement and Logistics Officer to strengthen its supply chain, procurement, and logistics systems.
Purpose of the Role
The Procurement and Logistics Officer will be responsible for managing procurement processes, logistics operations, asset management, and inventory control in line with BOWDI policies and donor requirements. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services while supporting safe and efficient programme implementation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Management
- Implement procurement activities in line with BOWDI policies and donor guidelines.
- Prepare and manage procurement plans, RFQs, ITBs, and contracts.
- Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection to ensure value for money.
- Maintain an updated vendor database and procurement documentation.
- Ensure transparency, accountability, and proper segregation of duties in procurement processes.
2. Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution of programme supplies.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods to field locations.
- Manage fleet operations, fuel tracking, and vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Support movement planning in coordination with security and programme teams.
3. Asset & Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate asset registers and inventory records.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts and asset verification exercises.
- Ensure proper tagging, storage, and disposal of assets in line with policies.
- Support handover and documentation for issued assets.
4. Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure procurement and logistics activities comply with organizational policies and donor requirements.
- Prepare procurement and logistics reports for management and donors.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Identify risks and recommend mitigation measures within the supply chain.
5. Coordination & Support
- Work closely with programme, finance, and security teams to support smooth operations.
- Support field teams with logistics planning and emergency procurement when required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement and logistics systems.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in procurement and logistics within humanitarian or development organizations.
- Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, asset management, and logistics operations.
- Experience working in Northeast Nigeria is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and inventory management tools.
- Good understanding of donor compliance and audit requirements.
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to value for money
BOWDI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click on this Link to apply: https://careers.bowdi.org/
