Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.
Supply Chain Officer – Fleet
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Contract type: National contract
The Position
- Responsible for running the day-to-day fleet aspect for the various emergency projects in Damaturu.
Fleet Maintenance:
- Oversee the repair and maintenance operation for all project vehicles in the designated office(s).
- Oversee assigned fleet’s operations and make direct reports to the supervisors and Area Manager as required on fleet performance and other operational requirements.
- Coordinate vehicle concerns and issues with the relevant managers as required.
- Work with the drivers to ensure a regular maintenance schedule for all vehicles and ensure that log books are kept up to date.
- Manage the service contracts for fuelling of vehicles to ensure proper use of fuel rations; maintain log and account for fuel and oil storage tanks
- Research and develop specifications for vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials.
- Plan/develop and execute a vehicle and equipment replacement schedule.
- Determine the need and benefits of out-sourcing vehicle repairs or services.
- Negotiate and establish repair cost or parts pricing with commercial vendors.
- Work with the Safety Officer and Safety Advisor on activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles.
- Obtain and maintain annual inspections by regulatory authorities or in line with contractual obligations from counter-parties.
- Maintain daily inspections.
- Conduct local safety meetings.
- Oversee and schedule fleet maintenance and repairs.
- Oversee proper maintenance of parts and other consumables’ inventory.
- Responsible for operations ground safety.
Requirements
- HND, Degree in Fleet Management or Logistics
- Trades Certification
- Minimum of 2 years in Logistics
Essentials:
- Previous Experience in a Humanitarian NGO in logistics/fleet unit.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Word and Excel program.
- Good written and spoken English, knowledge of Hausa is a plus but not essential.
- Ability to keep clear and concise records.
- Attention to detail and excellent numeric accuracy.
Desirables:
- Ability to work and handle pressure.
- Interpersonal.
- Service oriented
- Attention to detail.
- Team player.
Conditions
- Availability: 15th April 2019
- Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
- The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
- The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
More Information
- Job City Yobe State
