Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last kilometer: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.

With a budget of 190 million EUR in 2015, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 495 projects a year reaching over11 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.

Country profile

In response to the emergency situation in Nigeria, ACTED recruits.

Position profile

OBJECTIVES

Ensure timely & cost efficient supply chain management in country, and ensure supply chain traceability & transparency from procurement to final distribution to beneficiaries.

Ensure ACTED operations efficiency, reliability & sustainability across the country through supervision & development of fleet, premises, assets & communication means.

Guarantee compliance to ACTED & donors’ logistics guidelines in all operations within the country and enforce logistics procedures across teams.

Contribute to safety & security management through the development & implementation of SOP & plans, and support to the Country Director for crisis management.

Lead logistics teams, coordinate and facilitate access to information within the FLAT teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Supply Chain Management
1.1 Procurement

1.2 Stocks and deliveries

2.Transversal Logistical Management

2.1 Fleet and transportation

2.2 Fuel

2.3 Asset

2.4 Premises

2.5 Communications and IT management3. Compliance and Transparency

1. Contribution to safety and security management

Qualifications

At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;

Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;

Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;

Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff

Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;

Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;

Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;

Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English

Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable

Conditions

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and ise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus

Additional monthly living allowance

Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse

Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance

Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package