A DEPUTY LOGISTIC HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

ACF - Action contre la Faim / Action Against Hunger

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Votre environnement de travail

Action Contre La Faim ACF) has been operational since 2010 in Northeast and has been able to successfully implement integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).. further the mission has expanded its programs in the wake of conflict in Borno state since 2017 , focusing on long term sustainable programs focused on system strengthening for Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors.. The mission is currently in the process to launch response in the Northwest Nigeria. In 2018, ACF launched the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Nigeria in an effort to address the urgent humanitarian assistance to the displaced populations in Northern Nigeria. With this Approach ACF is among the lead agency that is currently reaching the NE &NW regions with Rapid Humanitarian assistance for to the conflict and other disaster affected population.

The Nigerian security environment is volatile, especially in the NE and North West, where the mission is operating. Specific to the NE, the non-state armed groups(NSAG) regular attacks to the military, government and humanitarian installations has made majority of the locations inaccessible and the mission has prioritized use of UNHAS chopper while completely banned its staff from using road transport.

This role will be stationed in Abuja with frequent travel to the field office to provide technical support to the teams.

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

We are looking for a Deputy Logistic Head of Department, in order to define the country procurement strategy in collaboration with the Logistic Head of Department.

More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions :

  • Define the country procurement strategy in collaboration with the Logistic Head of Department

  • Coordinate the country office's procurement activities

  • Manage the country office's strategic procurement

  • Ensure compliance of procurement activities in accordance with ACF and relevant donor procedures

  • Ensure the country office's procurement performance

  • Supervise and support the procurement teams in the capital

  • Assist the Logistic Head of Department

  • Guarantee the procurement performance on the mission

Votre profil

You hold a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Purchasing and Supply. A Certification in CIPS, Supply or Logistics would be desirable.

You have at least 3 years’ extensive experience in procurement and/or logistics capacity management and coordination, preferably in Humanitarian or development work.

You have excellent people management skills combined with the ability and desire to further develop staff capacity.

You have a strong organization and management skills combined with the ability to coordinate a diverse range of people and responsibilities.

You have an ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate and demonstrate good judgement.

Vos conditions d’emploi

  • Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months

  • Monthly gross salary from 2130 to 2475€ upon experience

  • Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary

  • Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract

  • Monthly per diem and living allowance: 832€ net, field paid

  • Monthly country allowance: 150€

  • Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)

  • Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house

  • Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.

  • Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)

  • Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period

  • Accompaniment and trainings:

    • Follow-up and support for career development
    • Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

This position is a great opportunity for candidates, with good experience and knowledge in the procurement and supply chain, to enhance their existing skills and face new challenges. In particular, ACF Nigeria is close to 280 staff (national and international staff). As such, this role requires a high level of management and leadership skills. This is an opportunity to put your skills to use to support the efforts of communities in Nigeria to rebuild their resilience!

Added 21 days ago - Updated 8 hours ago - Source: actioncontrelafaim.org