Logistics Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Location: Sokoto 
Employment Type: Contract (6 Months Definite Contract)
Duty Station: Sokoto Mass vaccination campaign, Sokoto

Job Summary

• Supervising the daily logistics activities and providing maintenance to the MSF equipment, facilities and infrastructures, according to MSF standards and protocols in order to maintain the facilities in perfect conditions and collaborate in the development of the mission.

General Accountabilities

• Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to MSF standards
• Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities under the line manager's supervision through daily visits to the facilities and reporting any anomalies or problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work according to supervisor's instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices
• Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up according to MSF standards
• Coordinating and leading the logistics team under his/her responsibility which includes daily supervision, monitoring of the quality of work and the definition of each person's task, drawing up their working schedules; organizing and leading team meetings; participating in the recruitment of team personnel and attending logistics meetings and accounting for his activities
• Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards and Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks
• Managing and following up orders which includes collecting logistics orders coming from different departments or health facilities; drawing up and following up orders according to the procedures in force; providing technical support to the storekeeper, makes local purchases according to MSF supply procedures and ensures reception conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of materials before its shipmen.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Supporting on supplementary activities specifically related to MSF the vaccination program;
• Showing flexibility on the development of his tasks;

Requirements

• Education: Essential secondary education and formal technical training
• Experience: At least one year in MSF or 2 years in a similar post out of MSF
• Languages: Mission language essential; local language desirable
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
• Competencies:Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

Application Closing Date
30th September 2024 (4:00 PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
After filling out the form, the candidates should submit their CV, Cover letter, licenses and necessary credentials only to: [email protected] using their "Logistics Supervisor / Sokoto Mass vaccination campaign" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and/or any allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.