Handicap International Logistics Coordinator Job Vacancy

Handicap
International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation
working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work
alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs,
improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and
fundamental rights.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Logistics Coordinator
Ref Id: DIR-LOG-MMO-4054
Location: Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria (and other locations within Nigeria
dependent on programme development)
Start Date: 1st may, 2018.
Duration of mission : 36 months, with possible extension

Job
Description
Contributing to the implementation of the programme strategy, the Logistics
Coordinator is expected to consolidate and strengthen the logistics services
within the mission and ensure efficiency and synergy across operational bases.

Under
the direct responsibility of the Head of Mission, and with the support of the
Logistics Referent in HQ, the incumbent will be responsible for:

Ensuring
respect and compliance with internal and donor logistics guidelines to
ensure optimization and transparency in the use of the funds made
available to the organisation;
Ensure
the sound management, use and maintenance of all equipment available to
the mission;
Representing
the organisation among local authorities, INGOs, UN agencies and other
stakeholders regarding logistics management;
Supervise
and provide logistics support to the different bases and projects;
Report
on a regular basis on all logistics activities within the mission to the
head of mission ;
Participate
in security management within the mission under the supervision of the
Head of Mission.
Ensuring
effective and optimised coordination and support between the logistics
department, administration and operational teams in respect of the
organisation’s procedures and project needs;
Ensuring
good collaboration between all staff members and to build the capacity of
staff under direct responsibility;
Coordinating
the opening/closing at logistics level of HI bases in the country and
ensure their regular maintenance;

Requirements

3+
years’ experience in a similar role, at logistics management or
coordination level
Experience
in a contemporary conflict context in the Islamic world is an asset
Experience
in opening new operational bases/offices in challenging conditions
Experience
in implementing operational security measures and ensuring compliance with
security management plans
Demonstrable
experience of working in an insecure environment or fragile state and in
remote management.