About the mission in Nigeria :

Desired start date : 07/02/2019
Duration of the mission : 1 year

Solidarites International opened the Nigeria mission over the summer 2016. Starting with a single project, this mission has quickly expanded and SI is now a major WASH and shelter actor in the Borno State.

The current political and military crisis has affected millions of lives in the area and SI is answering the needs of displaced populations and host communities in Borno State. The targeted areas of intervention are WASH, shelter, logistics, food security and livelihood.

Programs currently running :

• Multi-sectorial WASH and FSL project funded by EuropeAid over 3 years in consortium leaded by ALIMA –  started in January 2018 in Monguno, Ngala, Askira/Uba ;
• Logistic Platform project funded by WFP in Monguno ;
• Emergency WASH and Shelter response funded by OFDA – Maiduguri, Monguno, Dikwa, Ngala ;
• Emergency WASH in Health funded by ECHO – in partnership with ALIMA (leaded by SI) in Maiduguri and Monguno ;
• Emergency WASH funded by ECHO in Maiduguri, Monguno and Dikwa.

This mission is strong and has potential to continue developing relevant and mandate-based interventions to cover the humanitarian needs in the area and to ensure a real humanitarian impact. The team is well staffed with very diverse profiles (former SI, former national staffs from several SI missions, various backgrounds and technicalities). Overall, the atmosphere is very good, people get along well and they love to play volleyball on Sundays.

Here are the key numbers and information about the mission :

• 5 bases (Maiduguri, Abuja, Dikwa, Ngala and Monguno) plus Coordination Office in Maiduguri ;
• The number of expatriates is around 20 ;
• The national staff are approximately 220 ;
• The total budget of the mission is around 7,5 million euros.

About the job :

General objective :

• The Deputy Logistics Coordinator backs up the Logistics Coordinator in guiding the mission logistics activities ;
• In particular, he/she supports the completion of urgent tasks, aids the bases, and sets up Solidarités International procedures and logistics tools ;
• He/she takes on the functions of the Logistics Coordinator in case of absence.

 The main tasks :

Supply Management :

• Update the supplier files and price lists ;
• Manage the Solidarités International purchasing procedures and those of the sponsors financing the mission programs ;
• Ensure the implementation of purchases, making sure they are in keeping with rules and procedures ;
• Take part in drawing up call for tenders documents as well as contracts necessitating a coordination validation ;
• Take part in selecting suppliers, and negotiating prices, deadlines and delivery modes ;
• Ensure monitoring of the supplier relationships ;
• Review the customs procedures and documentation in force in the intervention country.

Stock/Storage Management :

• Take part in consolidating and analyzing monthly fuel consumption ;
• Help set up a theft prevention strategy for fuel and spare parts ;
• Help set up a strategy for fuel supply, spare parts and consumables ;
• Supervise the administrative management of documents associated with vehicles (log book, contracts, insurance, etc ;
• Take part in consolidating and updating the mission’s inventory in real time ;
• Review the legislation in force concerning radio communication material ;
• Take part in consolidating and analyzing monthly inventory.

Reporting/Compilation :

• Consolidate the monthly logistics reports for the bases ;
• Compile information on distances, prices, and transportation modes and companies ;
• Ensure the compilation of price lists and suppliers, as well as documents in use (import-export, exemption, taxes) ;
• Take part in coordination meetings relating to logistics; represent the Logistics Coordinator upon request and/or when delegated ;
• File and archive the logistics documents.

Your profile :

• Master degree in a field related to logistics ;
• Previous experiences in unsecure and tense environment ;
• Experience in supporting emergency response, preferably in conflict/post-conflict contexts ;
• Experience in managing teams and building staff capacity ;
• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions ;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ;
• Flexibility ;
• Autonomous, organize, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure ;
• Strong computer skills (Pack office, excel) ;
• English: fluent with excellent writing capacities.

Si will offer you…

According to experience, starting from 2420 euros gross per month (2200 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 600 USD

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation :

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time-off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 750 USD allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Social and medical cover :

Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

The living conditions of the base are comfortable (A.C, comfortable beds, TV, tennis table, good cooking etc) with possibility of finding a wide range of goods for cooking. Despite restriction (curfew & limitation of movement), the level of activities is quite good (Sport: Soccer, volleyball…and interactions with other INGO).  The multicultural environment allows for enriching exchanges and extensive discussions, as the atmosphere is very uplifting. The problematic aspect is that security procedures are quite restrictive (which is normal given the context) but it means that movement are limited and that knowledge of the city and the culture will be also very limited.

Application process :

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English.

NB :  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension.

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