Logistics Coordinator Job at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the camp management, shelter, education, food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Borno

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and procedures and donor requirements;
• Overall supervision of the logistics unit in the north – east;
• Direct supervision, training and management of logistics team;
• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level;
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis;
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents;
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings;
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management);
• Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods;
• Carry out any other duties as delegated by the Logistics / Area Manager and Management.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervision of ICT services;
• Procurement: ensuring compliance of all NRC policies, maintaining an updated vendor’s database, prequalification of suppliers, developing coordinated procurement plans with project managers;
• Transport management of rented or NRC owned vehicles, punctual rental of trucks;
• Assets management;
• Warehouse management;
• Team management of Procurement officer, Warehouse Officer, Logs Officer;
• Training of logistics staff in procurement, warehousing, fleet management, anticorruption and any other training that is deemed important for proper functioning of Logistics department in all NRC field offices.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience;
• Experience from working as a Logistics Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context;
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• Empowering and building trust;
• Managing performance and development;
• Experience with start-up projects.

Personal qualification

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Handling insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
• Planning and delivering results

We Offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State,

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2016.
Method of Application
All qualified candidate can submit their application letters and an updated CV's to: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position (Logistics Coordinator - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• To apply at NRC is FREE!!!
• NRC does not ask for money or any form of favor for submission of application or employment.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position