Logistics Assistant Job at International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancies below.

Job Position: Logistics Assistant

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervises, implements and runs logistic procedures
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors
• Supervises independently the work performed by team members
• Maintains independently the ICRC logistic computer systems (FSS)
• Act as fleet manager on the field and Manager for drivers: planning, appraisals etc
• Handles logistical files independently for all matters relating to Requisition Orders, Purchasing and Warehousing
• Performs various Logistics functions, Local Purchase, Fleet management, Warehousing (including medical warehouse), dispatch, and statistics
• Ensures that the departments have their needs and requests addressed within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance to ICRC procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Other languages an asset (Hausa)
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer systems
• Driving licence
• Good knowledge of ICRC rules and procedures
• University degree in logistic or administration
• Minimum 4 years experience in a similar field
• Good command of spoken and written English

Personal Attributes:

• Proactivity and flexibility
• Capacity to deal with people, to lead and to develop contact
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Flexibility, availability to work over time when needed
• Willingness to learn
• Capacity to carry out complex activities
• Good communication and Negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and sense of initiative

How to Apply

• Send Curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
• Clearly indicate the role you are applying for as the subject of your application for example “Supply Chain Administrator Abuja”
• In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
  ·        Qualification(s)
  ·        Current location
  ·        Languages you speak
  ·        Years of relevant experience
  ·        NYSC status

The deadline for the submission of applications will be 12/02/2018, 16:30 h. Late application will not be considered

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.