Logistics Manager Job at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Logistics Manager

Requisition ID: 2023201948
Job Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Deputy Crisis Response Coordinator - Operations

Position Overview

• FHI 360 Crisis Response in Nigeria is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee fleet management, warehousing management, and asset and property management.
• Based in Maiduguri, the Logistics Manager is responsible for the overall leadership in planning, executing, and coordinating the efforts of Logs team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations of the program both in the Borno State Office (BOSO) and in deep field locations in the Northeast.
• The Logistics Manager will take lead on ensuring logistical efficiency and that all aspects of logistics processes are compliant with FHI 360’s policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop standard protocols for essential logistic processes, including warehouse, fleet, asset and property management management, and commodity dispatch.
• Identify, establish, and run facilities in emergencies, including office, residence, warehousing, and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure logistic activities are properly documented and fully adhere to FHI 360 policy guidelines.
• Collaborate with Country Office and HQ support departments and CR Logistics Specialist to identify logistics process bottlenecks and develop solutions appropriate for operations.
• Identify transportation requirements, secure transportation assets, and lead fleet allocation, including fuel, maintenance, and driver pool.
• Establish and maintain asset and inventory registry in the field, including equipment allocation & maintenance, and dispose of assets in accordance with donor regulations.
• Identify staffing requirements and supervise logistics personnel for the response; strengthen capacity and develop training programs for national logistics staff.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of humanitarian logistics, budgeting, and supply chain management best practices.
• Experience with relevant USAID/BHA policies and regulations. Capable negotiator, with significant and geographically varied experience establishing contracts, managing vendors, and ensuring products/services are delivered per specifications.
• Well-organized, resourceful, effective, and efficient at coordinating multiple resources to get things done and must have proven track record of successfully working on multiple tasks at once and foresees and plan around obstacles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and display evidence of good leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable participating both as an effective contributor and a listener in group settings which include senior staff.
• Demonstrated sensitivity in diverse, cross-cultural settings.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require analysis and in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause critical delays or modifications to projects or operations.
• Ability to exercise judgment that contributes to the organization’s business strategies and develops objectives that align with department’s strategic goals.
• Must be able to provide accurate, expert level advice to reach outcomes that will enable achievement of overall department and organization goals.
• Demonstrates a responsive, professional attitude that is solution oriented.
• Decisions and actions have a serious impact on the overall success of the function.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Regularly interacts with senior management and CO based staff.
• Leads by “managing managers” or other direct/indirect reports in the functional area.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and empower individuals to achieve expectations and goals set for the functional unit.
• Provide input on country/project staff performance reviews.
• In coordination with senior management, hire/terminates project staff.
• Reports to the Deputy Response Coordinator - Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Business Administration with 7-9 years’ relevant humanitarian logistics and management experience in emergency context
• Master's Degree with 5-7 years of relevant humanitarian logistics and management experience in emergency context or other advanced degree preferred.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
• English fluency required, fluency in a local language a plus.
• Strategic vision
• Leadership
• People Management

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Greater than 25% throughout NE Nigeria