Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.
We go the last kilometer: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.
With a budget of 190 million EUR in 2015, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 495 projects a year reaching over11 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.
Position context and key challenges
In response to the emergency situation in Nigeria, ACTED recruits.
Key roles and responsibilities
OBJECTIVES
Ensure timely & cost efficient supply chain management in country, and ensure supply chain traceability & transparency from procurement to final distribution to beneficiaries.
Ensure ACTED operations efficiency, reliability & sustainability across the country through supervision & development of fleet, premises, assets & communication means.
Guarantee compliance to ACTED & donors’ logistics guidelines in all operations within the country and enforce logistics procedures across teams.
Contribute to safety & security management through the development & implementation of SOP & plans, and support to the Country Director for crisis management.
Lead logistics teams, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the FLAT teams.
DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES
1.Supply Chain Management
1.1Procurement
1.2Stocks and deliveries
2.Transversal Logistical Management
2.1Fleet and transportation
2.2Fuel
2.3Asset
2.4Premises
2.5Communications and IT management
3.Compliance and Transparency
4.Contribution to safety and security management
5.Management
Required qualifications and technical competencies
At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to apply:
Please send your application including cover letter, CV and references to [email protected] under Ref: CLSM/NIA
More Information
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