Starting date : 15 September 2020
Duration of Mission: 12 months
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a Humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilian victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by addressing their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The association leads on average 200 projects per year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 6 million people in more than 22 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.
Following the intensification of the Chad Lake conflict in Nigeria (North East of the Country), PUI opened its Nigerian mission in 2016. PUI is also assisting the Nigerian refugees in Cameroon.
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HUMANITARIAN SITUATION AND NEED
With the largest population in Africa (between 178 and 200 million inhabitants), Nigeria is ranked as one of the strongest economy of the continent relying on oil and petroleum products as well as mineral resources (gold, iron, diamonds, copper etc…). Despite a strong economy, Nigeria suffers from important development disparities between North and South provinces of the country, social and economic inequalities, and from a high rate of corruption at every level of the economic and administrative systems. Moreover, Nigeria is a very diverse country, hosting multiple ethnic groups and religion.
The on-going conflict in the North-East States of the country (states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe) and widespread violence triggered a large scale humanitarian crisis. This context is exacerbated by the extreme violence from armed-opposition groups ISWAP (Islamic State’s West Africa Province) and JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad) targeting civilian populations in NE Nigeria. In October 2019, there were 2 019 000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country according to the UNHCR and 7.1 million people were considered to be in a humanitarian emergency situation. Three years of conflict have seriously deteriorated living conditions in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States and have depressed agricultural production, exacerbating populations’ critical needs for life-saving assistance.
The conflict in the North-East
In 2001, the group called Boko Haram initiated social action and education activities in response to a corrupt state that leaves out a large part of the population. Over the years, the group began to carry out violent actions and to start a real armed rebellion against the government of Nigeria. In 2015, the Nigerian army received military support from neighboring countries (Cameroon, Niger, Benin and Chad) and a Western military coalition (United States, France, United Kingdom) to support their actions against armed-opposition groups in NE Nigeria. In August 2016, a schism was observed between JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad – the historical branch) led by the historical member of the group: Abubakar Shekau and ISWAP, the current Caliphate province in West Africa led by Al Barnawi, appointed by Al Baghdadi of Raqqa. Since then, the State of Borno has been under the influence of these two armed groups and civilian populations subject to extreme violence and the devastating consequences of the conflict.
Since 2015, the Government of Nigeria (GoN) and his allies in the Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) have retaken control of some of the AOGs’ controlled aread, starting with Maiduguri MMC and others towns, but the conflict continues, reducing humanitarian actors’ access to civilians. This large-scale violence in north-eastern Nigeria and on its borders is causing massive internal displacement, particularly in Borno State, and has resulted in one of the world’s largest protection crises, in which civilians face serious risks to their lives, safety, well-being and human rights.
OUR ACTION ON THE FIELD
For the year 2020 our operational strategy is based on the following objectives :
- Increase basic humanitarian assistance coverage to those in need within Borno State
- Contribute to developing a deeper understanding of the humanitarian needs within communities
- Food and nutrition insecurity is reduced for crisis-effected populations
- Self-reliance is strengthened within accessible and safe regions
- The overall protection environment of targeted communities is enhanced
- Vulnerable and conflict-affected individuals with specific protection needs and risks can access specialized protection services
- Contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality especially for women, children
And the main programmatic objectives of the mission for 2020 can be synthetized as follows:
- Continue and further develop the response to urgent needs of IDPs and Host Communities living in Maiduguri City through Food Security, Health, Nutrition and Protection activities.
- Further develop the integrated multi-sector response in Maiduguri City with the widening of the sectoral scope of PUI intervention by adding Protection, MHPSS, WASH… to the response portfolio (either directly or through coordinated approach with external actors)
- Develop the support to vulnerable populations in Monguno, through the continuity of Health, Nutrition and Protection projects
Find out more about our response to the crisis.
As part of our activities in Nigeria, we are looking for a Logistics Coordinator in Maiduguri.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
The logistics coordinator is responsible for the smooth functioning of logistics at mission level. He/She makes sure the resources which are necessary for carrying out the programmes are available and actively participates in the mission’s safety & security management.
TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES
- Strategy: Working alongside the Head of Mission and cooperating closely with the field coordinator, he/she contributes to the development of the logistics department for the mission.
- Safety & Security : He/She assists the Head of Mission with safety & security management. He/She is directly responsible of the daily, concrete aspects of the mission’s safety management.
- Supplies : He/She coordinates supplies and deliveries for projects and for the bases. ami He/She guarantees that PUI’s procedures and logistical tools are in place and are respected.
- Fixed equipment : He/She is responsible of the management of computer equipment, tele/radiocommunication equipment and for the mission’s energy supply.
- Fleet Management : He/She is responsible of the management of the fleet (availability, safety, maintenance etc), for the smooth functioning of the mission and the realization of activities in accordance with the available budget.
- Functioning of the bases : He/She supports the teams in case of redeployment/ openning/ installation/rehabilitation/ closing of bases.
- Representation : He/She represents the organization amongst partners, authorities and different local actors involved in the logistics and the safety of the mission.
- Coordination: He/She consolidates and communicates logistics information at the heart of the mission to headquarters and coordinates internal and external logistics reports.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES
Training:
- Master degree in logistics, Procurement, transportation.
Experience:
- Previous experience in humanitarian work or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 or 4 years of relevant professional experience
- Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
- Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others; – Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills
- Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skill
Knowledge and skills:
- Familiarity with stock procedure, Fleet management, telecommunications, budget management, reporting writing etc
- Familiarity with the procedures of institutional backers (OFDA, ECHO, AAP, UNICEF, CDCS, WFP,etc)
- Significant experience in security management
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent computer Skills
Languages:
- English mandatory
Candidate’s Qualities
- Independence, an ability to take the initiative and a sense of responsibility
- Good resistance to stress
- Sense of diplomacy and negotiation
- Good analysis and discernment capacities
- Organization and priority management
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Pragmatism, objectivity and an ability to take a step back and analyze
- Ability to make suggestions
- Sense of involvement
- Trustworthiness and rigor
- Capacity to delegate and to supervise the work of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to remain calm and level-headed
- General ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances
Other:
- Mobility: Extensive travel may be required
PROPOSED TERMS
- Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract. – 12 months
- Starting Date : 15 September 2020
- Monthly gross income: from 2 200 up to 2 530 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
- Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
- Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
- Housingin collective accommodation
- Daily living Expenses (« Per diem »)
- Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
- Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
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source: https://jobcenternigeria.com/nigeria-a-logistics-coordinator-in-maiduguri-2/