Country Administration and Logistics Manager at Plan International

Plan International is evolving in response to shifts in international development and humanitarian response. We are doing this so we can continue to make a stand for children’s rights. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Having identified girls as the most marginalised group, they will be our ongoing focus as we work towards helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive within their communities. As we embark on this ambitious and exciting journey, we are recruiting for talent across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Administration and Logistics Manager

Location: Abuja, Travel required Occasional
Functional Area: Administration and Logistics
Reports to: Country Director

Role Purpose

• The role of the Country Administration and Logistics Manager is to provide support to the field offfice and the Country Office in the following areas: General administration, procurements, logistics, office
• management and contracts/legal issues. Under the guidance of the Country Director, the Country Administration and Logistics Manager will ensure the smooth operations of Plan International Nigeria’s
• facilities, inventory, fleet and travel management by developing, implementing and evaluating maintenance and improvement programs as they relate to the continuous operations of the organization.
• S/he will plan, manage all operational, support, monitoring and reporting tasks of the country in the above listed areas.
• S/He will be responsible for the effective utilization of resources including staff with diverse range of capabilities.

Dimensions Of The Role

• Manage the budget of the Administration and Logistics unit.
• Supervise and manage three direct staffs, two staff on matrix management and coordinate with Admin and logistics units in the field offices.
• Provide guidance and support to all field Offices and the Country Office in Administration and logistics related issues;
• Design appropriate training programs for administrative and logistics staff at the Country Office and in the field Offices.
• Review and revise, if necessary, all legal document and procedures in use by the Country Office and field Offices.
• Perform other administrative and logistics duties in a manner that supports the Country Office
• Team and improves Plan International Nigeria’s efficiency and effectiveness;

Accountabilities

• Provide guidance and support to all Project Offices and the Country office in administration and logistics related issues
• Provide overall management and co-ordination of the work of the administration and logistics teams in the Country office and all project offices across the development and Humanitarian programmes
• Support the Country Management Team on Logistics, Admin and Government relations issues – with responsibility for ensuring effective communication, guidance and transfer of knowledge
• Ensure that proper administration and logistics systems and procedures are followed in the procurement of goods and services across all Plan offices
• Keep all project offices informed of new developments in administration and logistics related issues such as compliance to new or revised policies or procedures from the global office and its adaptation to local admin and logistics procedures.
• Ensure timely and highest quality procurement services, maintenance and security of all Plan International Nigeria’s assets, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with all department heads and staff to ensure that purchase of goods and materials are properly planned, timely delivered in the required quality at an effective cost.
• Ensure there is a sound administrative system for procurement, storage, inventory, asset control and maintenance, distribution and receipt of all Plan materials/goods – in accordance with Plan’s
• Procedures and Donors requirements for Grants.
• Demonstrative effective leadership and coordination of all procurement needs in the country programme (both development and Humanitarian Programme) using the consolidated procurement tracker.
• Coordination and management of Plan International Nigeria’s approved vendor list, hold regular feedback sessions with approved vendors.
• Responsible for approval and release of purchase requisition and purchase order on SAP
• Design appropriate training programs for Administrative staff at the CO and in the Project Offices.
• Support the project offices and Country unit administrative staff in identifying areas for improvement in their performance.
• Coordinate with the Country Human Resource Manager, project leads to identify appropriate capacity building courses for the unit in line with budgetary allocation and staff personnel development plan
• Induct and train Country Office and project office admin and logistics staff on basic Plan procedures, best practices, etc. as required.
• Review, and revise if necessary, all legal documents and procedures in use by the Country Office and Project Offices.
• Review all contracts and agreements and make recommendations to the Country Director for approval.
• Annually review all Plan International Nigeria contracts and contractors to ensure that they are in line with Plan's policies and procedures, protect Plan's interests and follow country’s legislation.
• Design appropriate standard contracts for common practices in the country, including consultancy contracts, constructions, project agreements and other related legal documents.
• Regularly review Plan International Nigeria country agreement and ensure it meets all its obligations as stipulated in the agreement.
• Liaise with Plan’s Lawyer at the request of the CD and provide the Country Office with appropriate and timely advice on legal matters.
• Perform other administrative duties in a manner that supports the Country Office Team and improves Plan International Nigeria’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organize and actively participate in Country Office meetings and inform other team members of activities, initiatives, etc. in the area of Administration and logistics.
• Assist Country Office and Project Offices staff in examining how operations are organized, identifying possible areas where operational efficiency can be improved, and recommending, assisting in implementing alternative course of action.

Supervise administration staff:

• Organize and supervise admin services in all offices to ensure appropriate filing and archiving, maintaining the office’s calendar of activities and keeping track of major events.
• Coach and mentor admin and logistics staff, giving constructive feedbacks and seeking effective ways to support staff performance in a timely manner
• Assist the Project Office Managers in evaluating the performance of field based administrative staff;
• Prepare commendation and/or disciplinary action to Admin and logistics staff in accordance with Personal Manual with support from HR
• Perform other duties as directed by the Country Director Dealing with Problems
• Influence situation where he/she has no direct control over resources.
• Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration and logistics team.
• Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among the administration and logistics staff.
• Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
• Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
• Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the Country Director or to the CMT (Country Management Team) for consideration.
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Key Relationships

• Submit to International Headquarters (IH), prior to any contracting process, information for the anti-terrorism screening, using the approved template;
• Liaise with region and affiliate teams, ensuring regional priorities and logistics policies and procedures are understood and applied effectively.
• Prepare and submit relevant quarterly reports to the regional office;
• Report to the Country Director;
• Member of the Country Management team
• Prepare and present management information reports concerning operational effectiveness and service levels of contractors providing maintenance, janitorial, catering and security services.
• Coordinate with project office managers in evaluating administration and logistics staff in the project offices
• Supervise directly Admin and Logistics Coordinator, Humanitarian Admin and logistics Advisor, IT Specialist and Matrix manage Project Admin Managers.

Technical Expertise, Skills And Knowledge
Qualification and Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Logistics/Supply Chain Management or any related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience providing a whole range of administration and logistics services in an organisation, ideally with at least 3 years in an International NGO.
• Excellent and demonstrable experience in procurement and logistics management.
• Demonstrable experience in office management and staff coordination.
• Excellent writing and speaking in English language
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment;
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations
• Other relevant professional/management certifications in administration and logistics

Skills:

• Strong Administration and logistics management skills
• Good report writing skills and ability to develop effective work plans, manage time and priorities in order to meet departmental objectives.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant applications including Microsoft Office applications (Word,
• Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SAP and other relevant applications.
• Proven proactive skills in identifying cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a style that inspires confidence and builds credibility with staff
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Analytical ability to draw pertinent conclusions
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiations, conflict resolutions and persuade staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to achieve and maintain operational efficiency, identify and mitigate risks related to administration and logistics
• Ability to function in high pressure situations while maintaining emotional control.

Behaviours:

• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality and sound judgement in handling sensitive situations
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Flexible with a ‘can-do’ and problem solving approach
• Patience and due diligence
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Plan International’s Values In Practice

• We are open and accountable
• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
• We strive for lasting impact
• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
• We work well together
• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
• We are inclusive and empowering
• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

• Travel to project offices is required to provide necessary support.
• Travel abroad may be necessary as per regional office requirement and request.

Level Of Contact With Children

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Our organizational values are designed to help everyone who works with us achieve our ambitious goals for children, especially girls:

• We are open and accountable
• We strive for lasting impact
• We work well together
• We are inclusive and empowering.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV's and a Statement of Interest responding to how they have demonstrated the above listed values in the course of their career to: [email protected] Indicate the Job Title and Location as subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sent all applications as specified above.