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Logistics Coordinator at a Leading NGO

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (F / M)

Location: Abuja (FCT) with regular field visits
Duration: 6-month contract
Starting date: as soon as possible

Description

  • Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you define, plan and implement all supply and logistics activities, while ensuring budget compliance and respect of MdM’s protocols and procedures. You lead and manage the logistics team. 

More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:

  • Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities  
  • Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures  
  • Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities 
  • Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas 
  • Define and monitor IT and communication resources  
  • Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected  
  • Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of the safety and security standards 
  • Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams 
  • Participate in meetings with authorities and other NGOs on logistics and security issues
  • Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management   
  • Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed  
  • Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people  

Additional Information:

  • Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
  • As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…).
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Requirements
Your profile:

  • Two years of higher education qualification in Logistic Management/Purchasing  
  • Experience of 4-5 years minimum in humanitarian logistics management with proven experience of management of logistics team on a senior level or at coordination level in an overseas NGO environment, or previous field experience with MDM in different contexts
  • Experience in fleet management, security, supply chain and stock
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 environment
  • English is mandatory (oral and written)
  • Knowledge of country languages such as Hausa or Kanuri, and knowledge of French would be an asset
  • You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
  • Ability to work and live in a volatile security context
  • Experience in management, ability to help the logistic team achieving its goals

Salary and Benefits

  • 3,306 Euro / Month (Gross salary)
  • Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments – minimum of 6 months seniority required
  • Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
  • Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
  • 22.5 recovery days per year
  • 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
  • Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
  • Insurance (repatriation…)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

  • Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
  • MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
  • Telephone application will not be accepted