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.

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. 

Additional Information: 

 Duty Stations: Abuja, Nigeria 

Duration of contract: 6 months (Renewable).

Grade Level:  Grade 7 in NRC’s grading structure. 

Reporting line:  Logistics Manager 

Travel:  60%