International Committe of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria Job Vacancies for Logistics Officer & Mechanic

Logistics Officer Vacancy at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and Independent humanitarian organisation. The Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Port Harcourt is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the following positions:

Job Title: Logistics Officer
Main Responsibilities:
• Handles logistics files independently (order management, import documents, shipments, transport and warehousing) with a special overview on medical issues
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors (shipment companies, clearing agents, airport and other relevant contacts)
• 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
• Monitors the warehouse in Port Harcourt including monthly stock inventory for all assistance items including medical (drugs and vaccines) in accordance with ICRC guidelines
• Manages and monitors the statistics on a monthly base inclusive reconciliation of statistic reports from the field and possibly also Donor reporting
Required Qualifications:
• University degree in logistics or administration, or professional school with similar technical degree
• Minimum 5 years work experience in logistics with international company/organisation or embassy
• Proven experience in medical logistics would be an asset
Good command of written and spoken English
• Excellent computer skills
• Capacity to carry out complex activities
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Methodical person with common sense and rigour (good diagnosis and planning capacity)
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed
• Valid driving license

Job Title: Mechanic
Main Responsibilities:
• Maintain Port Harcourt ICRC vehicle fleet, generators and boats to the required standards
• Maximise fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned preventative maintenance in accordance with internal institutional guidelines or in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Ensure that external works are done accordingly
• Monitor and control of all fuel consumption including contingency planning
• Ensure that all stocks of tools, spare parts and consumables are maintained in good and clean condition. If necessary, purchase locally spare parts following ICRC purchasing procedures
• Carry monthly inventories of all stock in accordance with ICRC guidelines
• Maintain vehicle, generator and boat files containing all the maintenance and accident history
• Operate and maintain ICRC standard fleet computer system if required
• Liaison with the Vehicle Fleet Manager in Abuja
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum five years proven experience in vehicle, generator or boat maintenance, certification required
• Experience in maintenance of boat and engines for boat would be an asset
• Experience in generator (15Kva upwards) installation and maintenance would be an asset
• Previous field experience with commercial, embassies or humanitarian organizations preferred
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Basic knowledge of computers required: Word, Excel and any fleet program
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Methodical person with common sense and rigour (good diagnosis and planning capacity)
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work overtime when needed
• Valid driving license and driving experience


Starting date: Ideally, as soon as possible
Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 11th March 2011
Attn. Administrator
ICRC PORT HARCOURT
46B Orogbum Crescent,
Ayaminima Street,
GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt
Please clearly indicate “Logistician” on your envelope
N/B:
Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered
Deadline: not later than 11th March 2011