Logistics Officer Vacancy at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nig

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and Independent humanitarian organisation. The Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Port Harcourt is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the following interesting position:

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Main Responsibilities:
• Handles logistics files independently (order management, import documents, shipments, transport and warehousing) with a special overview on medical issues
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors (shipment companies, clearing agents, airport and other relevant contacts)
• Does local purchasing ensuring that it’s carried out in accordance with ICRC standards, is auditable, fully transparent and into the satisfaction of the “client” departments
• Monitors the warehouse in Port Harcourt including monthly stock inventory for all assistance items including medical (drugs and vaccines) in accordance with ICRC guidelines
• Manages and monitors the statistics on a monthly base inclusive reconciliation of statistic reports from the field and possibly also Donor reporting

Required Qualifications:
• University degree in logistics or administration, or professional school with similar technical degree
• Minimum 5 years work experience in logistics with international company/organisation or embassy
• Proven experience in medical logistics would be an asset
Good command of written and spoken English
• Excellent computer skills
• Capacity to carry out complex activities
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
• Methodical person with common sense and rigour (good diagnosis and planning capacity)
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed
• Valid driving license

Starting date: Ideally, as soon as possible

Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 11th March 2011
Attn. Administrator
ICRC PORT HARCOURT
46B Orogbum Crescent,
Ayaminima Street,
GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt

Please clearly indicate “Logistician” on your envelope
N/B:
Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered

Deadline: not later than 11th March 2011