Apply as Field Logistic Officer at the MENTOR Initiative – 3 Openings Full Time

The MENTOR Initiative is a UK registered charitable, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization working globally to relieve human suffering from tropical diseases. With support from BHA, UNF and PUI, The MENTOR Initiative is implementing Emergency Control of Malaria amongst high malaria areas in Borno state. The MENTOR Initiative works in close partnership with the MoH in Nigeria to build technical capacity and effective planning and responses to malaria and other VBDs.

We invite applications from suitably qualified members of the public to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Logistic Officer

Locations: Maiduguri, Monguno and Jere – Borno
Reporting to: Logistics Coordinator (or Field Asst LogCo)

Overall Job Purpose

• To assist the NGO functioning in operational aspects of activities

Expected Key Results:

• Provide support to the LogCo (or Asst LogCo) for the achievement of the following results:
• To implement logistics activities according to Mentor/ donor guides – especially in procurement and technical fields
• To provide timely and regular updates to the LogCo (or Asst LogCo) on logistics activities
• Proper documentation of various project activities including timely reporting and dissemination
• To liaise with suppliers and service providers
• Supervise technical work when required – eg repair to properties – and guards/ cleaners in Mentor-rented premises

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement/maintain MENTOR-Initiative standard practices in logistics procedures.
• Procure goods and services on behalf of the MENTOR-Initiative following MENTOR-Initiative Procurement Procedures and keeping documentation to compliance with donor audit requirements, and provide advice to Logistics Coordinator on negotiation of contracts required by the MENTOR-Initiative for goods and services.
• Provide standard weekly, or as required, logistics data (eg stock tracking, asset lists, procurement tracking) to LogCo (or Asst LogCo)..
• Plan and organise the MENTOR-Initiative transportation and distribution requirements, and assist LogCo (or Asst LogCo) in planning best use of vehicles, repairs, vehicle tracking and fuelling.
• Plan, organise and maintain any stores/warehouses containing MENTOR-Initiative stock to MENTOR-Initiative standards, providing timely stock reports to LogCo (or Asst LogCo) and security to stores to keep losses to minimum.
• Organise the transportation and other commodities for incoming/outgoing goods to ensure the timely reception and delivery.
• Provide timely advice and technical support on logistics issues to other functions within the MENTOR-Initiative.
• Support, train and develop other staff in Logistics best practices as directed by the LogCo (or Asst LogCo).
• Liaise with international, government and non-government agencies and collaborate with them as appropriate.
• Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative reports for the MENTOR-Initiative and for donors as directed by the LogCo (or Asst LogCo).

Requirements

• Higher Secondary School Certificate.
• 2 to 3 years of Previous NGO and/or work experience related to Logistics and procurement.
• Able to work as part of an established team with excellent communication skills, team builder, flexible, adaptable
• Good computer skills
• Conduct all activities in honest and trustworthy manner in the best interest of The MENTOR Initiative and the target community.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV along with Cover Letter by e-mail to: [email protected] clearly mention in the subject line as – Field Logistic Officer.

Note

• Both male and female candidates can apply.
• Preference will be given to the candidates from Maiduguri, Jere and Monguno origin.