Logistics Assistant (Facilities) Job at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Assistant (Facilities)

Job Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Logistics Officer
Proposed start date: February 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct minor repairs of electrical works, carpentry, plumbing, equipment, and other maintenance tasks, as assigned
• Ensure routine facilities and premises maintenance
• Assist base Logistician in follow-up and support of the receipt, storage, accounting and reporting of all items received, dispatched and stored in the warehouse(s) in collaboration with the store keeper
• Assist the storekeeper, prepare and supervise loading, offloading and ensure all documents are duly filled and signed, when required
• Participate in procurement process of requested items with validation from Base Logistician
• Assist in monitoring the application of logistic procedures on base
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
• Ensure supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment
• Ensure maintenance of generators and monitoring of generator log sheet
• Follow up of refuelling of generators
• Participation in defining and improving logistical procedures
• Assist in the preparation of external audits
• Provide technical support to the team as necessary.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with professional experience in Logistics with an NYSC Completion certificate
• At least 1 year of proven experience in Logistics management
•  At least 1 year of work experience in a reputable organization
• Highly motivated, and flexible
• IT/excel literate
• Technical skills in maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Skills in routine facility inspection and reporting
• Knowledge of fire and health safety guidelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with local/international NGO
• Good interpersonal skills.