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NIGERIA - LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (M/F) - MAIDUGURI COORDINATION

NIGERIA - LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (M/F) - MAIDUGURI COORDINATION (SRH06140) Nigeria

Salary: Per diem USD 600

The mission

Solidarites International launched its operation in Nigeria in 2016 as a consequence of the humanitarian needs of displaced populations and host communities caused by the current crisis with conflict and the ongoing violence in the North-East of Nigeria led by Armed Opposition Groups since 2009. The security situation and epidemics/outbreaks continue to affect millions of lives in Northeastern and North Western parts of Nigeria. As of June 2022, according to IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix, an estimated 2.2 million people are displaced within Borno State which remains, for a major part, inaccessible to humanitarian actors.

The targeted sectors of intervention are WASH, Shelter, RRM, Food Security & Livelihoods. The annual budget of the mission is around 8.3 million euros in 2022.

The mission is organized with a coordination office in Maiduguri and 3 bases located in Ngala, Dikwa and Monguno managed remotely from Maiduguri for the North-East. In the North-West, Solidarites International is conducting activities on 3 bases located in Gusau, Anka and Taleta in Zamfara State. Abuja is the representative for the mission Nigeria.

 

General objectives

Coordinate the logistic aspects of the mission, country-wide, under the direct management of the Country Director.

Issues and specifics challenges

Dynamic to initiate with changes in the staffing / All sub-bases are accessible but with limited access, which implies remote management most of the time

Priorities on the 2-3 first months

Ensure elaboration of Procurement Plan Table for the new projects / Overview opening of new base, based on funding perspectives / Strengthening the Logistic monitoring of Regional bases and sub-bases / Optimize 2025 Country Logistic planification.

Education:

Bachelor or masters in a related degree: Logistics, Transport, Warehousing, IT, Supply Chain, Management

 

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position

The LogCordinator is EUR 2860 gross / per month (EUR 2600 base salary, gross / month + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.

SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

The LogCordinator lives in a shared guesthouse with the other international colleagues.

Breaks

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.

Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which covers all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system, including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

 

Living conditions

The LogCo is based in Maiduguri, where all the coordination team is located.
In Maiduguri, the base offers a comfortable environment, in spite of limited movements outside of the compound for security reasons. The Guest House offers good living conditions, with private bedroom and bathroom and shared & comfortable common spaces. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. Volley-ball and badminton court, ping pong, and some gym equipment are available in the GH. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the small shops around the office, or in the pre-validated supermarket. There is a good social life in Maiduguri. Visits to other NGOs are possible, as well as some pre-validated places City Star restaurant, Pinnacle Hotel, Red Roof, ICRC Lezzy Lizard bar.


Occasional field visit in NW, and NE sub bases, to ensure a correct program overview.
Life in Abuja is comfortable and safe. Abuja has good markets, good international schools, high standard medical services, comfortable and safe housing.