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 Dikwa, 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 Maiduguri, Borno State. You will be responsible for the overall Logistics and procurement day to day support functions for the NRC Area North office.

Generic responsibilities

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures as technical line of other areas
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents on O365 filing tree
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
• Management and training of logistics team and suppliers on various aspects
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost-efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, warehouse management, fleet management, asset management)
• Ensure safe and efficient transport of NRC materials/goods

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

• Procurement: ensuring compliance with all NRC policies, maintaining an updated vendor’s database, prequalification of suppliers, developing coordinated procurement plans with project managers
• Assets management
• Team management of Logistics Officer & Logistics Technical Assistants
•  Training of logistics staff in procurement, warehousing, fleet and asset management any other training that is deemed important for proper functioning of logistics department both at CO and AO levels
• Review of all logistics weekly and monthly reports as specified before submission to the Logistics Manager.
• Preparation and compilation of the monthly logistics narrative report for area and submission to the Logistics Manager

Generic professional competencies: 

•             Experience from working as a Logistics Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context

•             Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

•            Three (3) years experience in similar position

•            Bachelor degree in a field related to logistics, supply chain management, procurement and other social              science

•             Documented results/ certifications 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: 

•             Knowledge of the context in Nigeria

•             Experience with start-up

Behavioral competencies:

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust

Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

•             The Job Description

•             The Work and Development Plan

•             The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template

•             The End-term Performance Review Template

•             The NRC Competency Framework

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 favours 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 prioritise 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: Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria

Duration of contract: 12 months (Renewable).

Grade Level:  Grade 7 in NRC’s grading structure

Reporting line:  Area Manager

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.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.