International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Jobs: Vacancy for Logistics Officer

 
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Jobs: Vacancy for Logistics Officer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill the below interesting position:

POST TITLE: Logistics Officer

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Handles logistics files independently (order management, import documents, shipments, transport and warehousing) with a special overview on medical issues,

2. Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors (shipment companies, clearing agents, airport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NAFDAC for medical items and other relevant contracts),
 
4. Does local purchasing ensuring that it’s carried out in accordance with ICRC standards, is auditable, fully transparent and into the satisfaction of the “client” departments,
 
5. Monitors the warehouse in Abuja and Port Harcourt including monthly stock inventory for all assistance items including medical (drugs and vaccines) in accordance with ICRC guidelines,
 
6. Manages and monitors the statistics on a monthly base inclusive reconciliation of statistic reports from the field and possibly also Donor reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. University degree in logistics or administration, or professional school with similar technical degree,

2. Minimum 5 years work experience in logistics with international company / organization or embassy,
 
3. Good command of written and spoken English,
 
4. Excellent computer skills,
 
5. Capacity to carry out complex activities,
 
6. Good communication and negotiation skills,
 
7. Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative,
 
8. Methodical person with common sense and rigour (good diagnosis and planning capacity),
 
9. Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed, 

10. Valid driving license.

STARTING DATE: Ideally on 17^th January, 2011

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the address below, on or before 5^th January, 2011.

Attn. Administrator,

ICRC Abuja,

29 Kumasi Crescent,

Off Aminu Kano Crescent,

Wuse II, Abuja.

Please clearly indicate “Logistician” on your envelope

NOTE:

Personal correspondences are non-returnable.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered.

The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation. For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org