OPERATIONS OFFICER
Provide support for program operations in Maiduguri.
Overview
Provide support for program operations in Maiduguri.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in operations, procurement, logistics, warehouse management, or supply chain operations.
- Experience working with international NGOs or donor-funded programs is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of operational regulations, contract management, and warehouse operations.
- Experience working in complex operational environments.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (esp. operational and logistics systems) desirable; knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations helpful.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent oral and written English skills required.
- Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with procurement practices in a humanitarian context. | To evaluate your relevant experience in procurement processes. | Provide examples of past experiences where you successfully managed procurement tasks. |
| How do you ensure compliance with organizational policies and guidelines when handling logistics? | To assess your understanding of compliance and adherence to policies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to negotiate with a vendor? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss your methods for managing a diverse team in a challenging environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to conduct a market survey as part of procurement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe an experience where you faced a significant challenge in logistics management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you implement for effective asset management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
