Logistics Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
1 year ago

Additional Details

Job ID
80646
Job Views
134

Job Description



Role and responsibilities


The purpose of a Logistics Coordinator is to implement delegated areas of logistics responsibility and deliver a variety of related activities, including compliance; capacity building of staff; procurement planning; market assessment/survey; high-value procurement; management of warehouse, fleet; assets; securing supporting documentation/archiving; reporting and coordination. 


Generic responsibilities 



  • Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, SOPs, and donor requirements/compliance.

  • Coordinate timely operational planning and management of logistics activities. 

  • Ensure that country-specific SOPs regulate procedures at the Area Office level and perform periodic checks.

  • Coordinate market assessment/survey within the scope and request of program/project developers.

  • Prepare and submit reports and analyses. 

  • Support line managers in procedures and require support team training 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 the Line Manager


Specific responsibilities 



  • Implement organizational Global Logistics Handbook procedures and ensure compliance with donors and organizational policies.

  • Support the development and /or review of the Country Logistics SOPs and their implementation at the area office.

  • Ensure capacity building of the logistics team in the area and field offices.

  • Handle complex and high-value tenders and ensure they comply with NRC and donor procurement and financial guidelines.

  • Participate in market assessment/surveys, due diligence, and vendor rating exercises.

  • Ensure all agreements and contracts are either extended or re-tendered in time and to process the newly requested tenders based on the tender time plan.

  • Participate in all relevant meetings, ensuring proper communication and coordination with other departments and support in providing technical information where relevant.

  • Support preparing Project Procurement Plans and consolidating and reviewing the Area Procurement Plan.

  • Ensure that the Procurement Tracker and Contract Follow-up sheet are accurate and updated before being shared as updates with all staff. 

  • Consolidate quarterly reports on the performance of suppliers and service providers and highlight suppliers with poor performance.

  • To ensure that stock reports and documentation are accurate, updated regularly, and spot checks are conducted.

  • Ensure all NRC Area Office South vehicles and generator reports are accurate, and monthly usage analysis is conducted. 

  • Ensure the Agresso Asset Register and Inventory list are accurate and conduct quarterly reconciliations. Participate in mid-year asset and warehouse physical/verification within the area and field offices.

  • Provide monthly reports on all logistics activities and ensure logistics KPIs are achieved; report posted promptly on O365 for Logistics Managers/designated review.

  • Contribute to identifying opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programs by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.

  • To undertake any other duties assigned by the line manager.


Competencies


Professional/Generic professional competencies for this position:



  • 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, preferably within a humanitarian context.

  • Qualification requirement: Essential degree and specialization in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management, preferably professional qualifications such as CIPS L4 or higher, APICS Certification (CSCP, CLTD, CTS, CPIM).

  • Good working knowledge of international supply chain operation 

  • Experience and knowledge of key institutional donor’s 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


Behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:



  • Managing resources to optimize results.

  • Initiating action and change.

  • Planning and delivery results.


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