Security and Logistics Manager (short-term)

Malteser International is the worldwide relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. Its mission is not only to provide emergency relief, but also to implement rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and sustainable development. The United Nations has reported that starvation threatens more than a million children in Somalia, Nigeria, Yemen, and South Sudan.

In support of our work in Nigeria, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Security and Logistics Manager (short-term)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Decsription

• As Security and Logistics Manager you are responsible to ensure quality operational standards in the field of logistics and safety and security in MI NGA operations according to MI and relevant donor requirements.
• Furthermore you support the Emergency Coordinator to set up an office in Maiduguri and Abuja in line with Malteser International rules, regulations and Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Coordinator to set up the office structures in Maiduguri and Abuja
• Revise the security management plan for North East Nigeria in accordance with MI procedures and regulations
• Coordinate with Security focal points and relevant staff on any threats to Malteser staff and activities and follow up on incidents/security threats of operation
• Establish the procurement plan for the AA project and the filling system for logistic documents in accordance with MI rules and regulations
• Supervise, monitor and provide support to the team to ensure that Malteser International logistics systems are in place and applied

Qualifications

• Working experience in logistics and security management of humanitarian aid and development projects
• Prepared to work with limited resources and under difficult circumstances
• High personal engagement, flexibility, communication skills as well as ability to work in a team
• Physical and mental strength, sensitivity for other cultures
• Knowledge of different donor requirements (e.g. German Foreign Ministry, ECHO, etc)
• Fully computer literate

Conditions

1. Starting date: as soon as possible
2. Duty station: Maiduguri, Nigeria with frequent travels to Abuja and Malteser International´s / partner project field sites
3. Duration of contract: 6 weeks (~5 weeks in country, due to visa application process)
4. Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accomodation, return flight, paid leave days and medical check-up
5. Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

Deadline
3rd September, 2017.