Logistics and Supply Chain Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Location: Sokoto 
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Logistics
Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Proposed start date: December 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Sizing logistics capacity to meet programme needs;
• Monitor and analyse logistics indicators in its area;
• Support Programme Managers in the evaluation of their needs;
• Adhere to ACF procedures at every stage of the supply chain;
• Implement ACF standards at departmental level and within the logistics base;
• Guarantee the performance of the supply chain (procurement, transport, storage) in its area in terms of cost, quality and time;
• Advise, inform and alert requesters on the processing of their requests;
• Knowledge of the market and suppliers in its area of intervention;
• Elaborate the procurement plans by project for the different programmes of the base in consultation with the Programme Manager;
• Follow the supply plan;
• Ensure deliveries to programmes and departments as well as quality control;
• Supervise stock management;
• Ensure the safety of the working and living environment;
• Implementing ACF standards in the various departments and within the base logistics;
• Manage the execution of the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings necessary for the operation of the base and the living environment;
• Sizing and allocating logistical equipment;
• Ensure the supply of water and energy to all structures required for the operation of the base and the living environment;
• Ensure the planning of the movements of the base's vehicles (owned or rented);
• Communicate with base staff on planned maintenance and related malfunctions;
• Update the equipment list;
• Define and ensure compliance with the rules for the use of equipment;
• Provide and ensure the proper functioning of the means of communication (voice and data) in accordance with ACF standards;
• Ensure the safety of the equipment and the users;
• Provide training and assistance to users on this equipment;
• Rationalise the costs of using the equipment;
• Coordinate with the Logistics Head of the Department the strategic choices of equipment allocation on the mission;
• Participate in the definition of the local security plan with the Field Coordinator;
• Implement the safety rules related to logistics on the base and monitor their proper application;
• Maintain an effective network with local actors, collect and analyse information and share it with the Field Coordinator;
• Brief and train new expatriates and national staff on the security/safety rules of the base;
• Analyse risks on logistical aspects and make recommendations on the selection of partners;
• Implement and monitor logistical arrangements for projects developed jointly with partners;
• Develop with the partner the logistical aspects of partnership agreements;
• Monitor compliance with ACF and partner commitments on logistical aspects;
• Participate in capacity building of partners according to identified needs;
• Organise the logistics department's work at the base;
• Delegate activities and control their proper execution;
• Manage the recruitment of staff for the logistics department;
• Contribute to the development of the training plan;
• Provide training for his staff;
• Conduct evaluation interviews;
• Provide technical support to the team if necessary;
• Produce a complete monthly logistics report;
  • Follow-up of contracts
  • Equipment list
  • Fleet management report
  • Generator management report
  • ICT report
  • Stock report
• Monitor logistics indicators and analyse them.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Logistics or Purchasing and Supply;
• Certification in Supply or Logistics desirable (CIPS, CILT, etc);
• Master Degree in Business Administration or Logistics or Purchasing and Supply added advantage;
• Minimum of 3 years’ extensive experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, preferably in humanitarian or development work;
• High level of Integrity and transparency;
• Capacity to conduct trainings and team management;
• Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power point);
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
• Excellent people management skills combined with the ability and desire to further develop staff capacity;
• Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well;
• Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment;
• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international;
• Fluent in basic IT and networking technology.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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