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World Health Organization

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Logistician - Borno

Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Maiduguri, Nigeria

International Rescue Committee

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Senior Education Officer - OTL (Internal Only)

Maiduguri, Nigeria

The Norwegian Refugee Council

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Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Coordinator

Maiduguri, Nigeria

The Norwegian Refugee Council

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Protection From Violence Specialist

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Norwegian Refugee Council

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Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Coordinator

Maiduguri, Nigeria

International Rescue Committee

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Senior MEAL Manager

Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Protection From Violence Specialist

Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Unilever

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Territory Manager

Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Logistician - Borno

Closing: Apr 11, 2024

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Published: Mar 24, 2024 (2 months ago)

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Education:

  • Essential: A First University Degree in Public or Business Administration, Logistic Management, Logistics, Engineering, Pharmacy or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
  • Desirable: Professional certification/qualification in areas such as transport, distribution and supply chain management. Degree or training in information management systems and their application to logistic, transport or supply management and monitoring.

Experience:

  • Essential: At least five years' related experience, at the national and international levels, in managing emergency logistics operations and supply operations in international organizations/institutions, part of which in the field supporting emergency humanitarian operations.
  • Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.Experience or knowledge of import/export and customs administration

Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge logistics management in emergency context, with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems in difficult circumstances.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proven ability to promote cohesive action and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
Responsibilities

Education:

  • Essential: A First University Degree in Public or Business Administration, Logistic Management, Logistics, Engineering, Pharmacy or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
  • Desirable: Professional certification/qualification in areas such as transport, distribution and supply chain management. Degree or training in information management systems and their application to logistic, transport or supply management and monitoring.

Experience:

  • Essential: At least five years' related experience, at the national and international levels, in managing emergency logistics operations and supply operations in international organizations/institutions, part of which in the field supporting emergency humanitarian operations.
  • Desirable: Prior working experience with WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.Experience or knowledge of import/export and customs administration

Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge logistics management in emergency context, with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems in difficult circumstances.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proven ability to promote cohesive action and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
  • During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.
  • The incumbent will perform all or part of the following duties: In compliance with the WHO rules and regulation, based on a comprehensive forecast of the supply needs and in collaboration with the UN partners present (WFP and logistics cluster), the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end logistics plans to ensure timely provision of quality and adequate supplies, equipment, consumables and services for the health emergency operations and information.
  • Coordinates with various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, transportation providers, and customers, to establish effective logistics processes and schedules.
  • Manage the entire supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products;
  • Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and ensure that materials and products are available when needed.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts, monitor quality, and maintain positive relationships.
  • Facilitate customs clearance, reception, transportation, storage and distribution of supplies to affected areas and populations
  • Oversee the transportation and distribution of goods;
  • Determine the most efficient and cost-effective transportation methods, select carriers or logistics service providers, and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery
  • Follow up and handle customs documentation and compliance for international shipments.
  • Manage the WHE fleet, including planning and monitoring fleet movements, oversee the maintenance of vehicles.
  • Manage WHO warehouses and inventory levels to meet EPR program demands patterns while minimizing costs; maintain stock levels, and implement inventory control measures such as just-in-time (JIT) or lean inventory management techniques.
  • Maintain the required stockpiles of essential emergency equipment, e.g., personal deployment material, radios, satellite telephones, IT equipment, etc.; Monitor product quality and manage returns or recalls, if necessary.
  • Utilize logistics software and information systems to track shipments, manage inventory, and analyze data.
  • Stay updated with advancements in logistics technology and leverage tools such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, transportation management systems (TMS), or warehouse management systems (WMS) to optimize operations.
  • In close cooperation with the Field Security Officer, ensure that appropriate and safe living conditions are provided to WHO-deployed staff and responders.
  • Facilitate the setup of the health facilities supported by WHO, support the appropriate functioning of the health facilities, mobile medical activities such as vaccination campaigns, laboratory support and other emergency health related activities.
  • Ensure that water, sanitation and infection control required activities are in place and up to standard for all health facilities supported by the WHO; Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
  • Develop contingency plans for disruptions, such as natural disasters or transportation delays, and implement strategies to minimize their impact. Incumbent must be skilled in problem-solving, troubleshooting logistics issues, and finding solutions to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.
  • Provide quality assurance to the set up and sustainable access to adequate, efficient and safe cold chain facilities for a reliable supply of medical items requiring temperature control environment.
  • Undertake regular field assessments to monitor supply management, stock movements and storage conditions.
  • Monitor and report regularly to the emergency team, drawing their attention to needs, gaps and problems, and proposing remedial actions.
  • Actively seek opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction within the logistics function.
  • Analyze data and performance metrics, identify areas of inefficiency, and propose and implement changes to enhance operations.
  • Stay updated with best practices and trends to drive continuous improvement.
  • Perform any other related incident specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

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