Logistics Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job Identification: 17311
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Duration of contract: 6 months (Renewable).
Reporting line: Logistics Manager
Travel: 60%
Job Category: Logistics
Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure. 

Description

• NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection.
• NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State) In 2021, NRC reached out to over 269,000 people with assistance. 
• These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. 
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, and passionate Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Abuja, Federal Capital.
• The purpose of a Logistics Coordinator is to implement delegated area of logistics responsibility and deliver a variety of related activities, including compliance; capacity building of staff; procurement planning; market assessment/survey; high value procurement; management of warehouse; fleet; assets; securing supporting documentation/archiving; reporting and coordination. 

Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, SOP’s and donor requirements/compliance.
• Coordinate timely operational planning and management of logistics activities. 
• Ensure that country specific SOP’s regulate procedures at Area Office level and perform periodic checks.
• Coordinate market assessment/survey within the scope and request of programme/project developers
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis. 
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings related to logistics.
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus on all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management) 
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager

Specific responsibilities:

•  Implement organizational Global Logistics Handbook procedures and ensure compliance with donors and organizational policies
• Support the development of the Country Logistics SOPs and their implementation
• Ensure all agreement and contracts are either extended or re-tendered in time; and to timely process the newly requested tenders based on the tender time plan.
• Participate on all relevant meetings ensuring proper communication and coordination with other departments; and support in providing technical information where relevant.
• Provide monthly reports on all logistics activities and ensure logistics KPI’s are achieved, report posted on a timely manner on O365 for Logistics Managers/designated review.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programmes by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
• To undertake any other duties as signed by the line manager.
• Ensure capacity build the team in CO and AO logistics teams
• Handle complex and high value tenders and ensure that they are compliance to NRC and donor procurement and financial guidelines.
• Review and document existing and standard controls in the logistics processes.
• Actively participate in market assessment/surveys, due diligence and vendor rating exercises.
• Contribute to the logistics department Country Office´s strategy with information, hard data and clear planning.

Qualifications
Professional competencies:

• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.

Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management at a senior level.
• Qualification requirement: Essential Degree and specialization in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, professional qualifications such as CIPS L4 or higher, APICS Certification (CSCP, CLTD, CTS, CPIM).
• Good working knowledge of humanitarian supply chain operation 
• Experience and knowledge of public procurement rules and regulations;
• Proven management experience, including training and capacity building of national staff;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• A high level of computer literacy;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 

• At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 
• Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favors the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritize the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025; 11:13

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.