Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.
DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region.
DRC started operating in Nigeria in 2015 where plans to run a combination of emergency, livelihood, WASH, protection and advocacy programmes has been set. DRC currently has offices in Abuja, Yola, Mubi, Maiduguri and planning to run an office in Yobe, besides 50 staff members subject to increase in near future.
The position
The Logistics Deputy Manager will be the senior logistician for DRC in Borno state based from our Maiduguri officer, he/she will take a lead role in providing support to the programme by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of logistical activities in accordance with the Operations Handbook and Program Manual with adherence to the donor guidelines
Key Requirements
Essentials
· 2-5 years’ experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory.
· Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans
· Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management.
· Experience working in an (I)NGO
· Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel
Desirables
· Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.
· Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.
· Experience with construction and site project management.
· Experience with auto mechanics or electrical installations.
Conditions
Availability: April 2017
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.
Application method
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
· Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
· Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
· Applications should be sent through email to
Please note: The position title must be written in the subject line of the email otherwise not considered.
· Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Deadline date. 4th April, 2017 Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
· Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk
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