Ongoing recruitment at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

ICRC is looking for suitable candidate to fill the job vacancies below:



Job Title: Logistician
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Main Responsibilities

• Provides support in the areas of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Transport, Warehousing, Stock management and Fleet to Mubi Office
• Handles logistical files independently
• Implements and runs logistic procedures
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors
• Ensures accurate and timely follow-up and treatment of Requisition Orders (RO) and Purchase Orders (PO) within the Logistic system
• Monitors the preparation and sending out of Request for Quotation (RfQ)
• Coordinates with Logistics in the country and the suppliers to ensure smooth planning of deliveries, offloading of commodities as well as careful inspection of supplier deliveries in terms of quality and quantity in line with Purchase Orders
• Supervises the fleet drivers, arranges work schedule
• Ensures transmission of the monthly statistics reports of the Mubi Office to Log/Yola

• University Degree in Administration or a relevant field.
• 2 years work experience in a similar field.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer systems.
• Confirmed capacity to implement general ICRC procedures.

• Capacity to deal with people, to lead and to develop contact
• Good knowledge of ICRC rules and procedures
• Is rigorous, analytical, methodical and accurate
• Displays high organizational skills
• Is able to cope with stressful situations
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Flexibility, availability to work overtime when needed
• Willingness to learn

• Responsible for the procurement of all requested goods for the ICRC Sub Delegation in Port Harcourt securing the best correlation of quality, price and delivery time
• Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specification required.
• Prepares each Purchase Order (PO) file according to ICRC standards
• Performs necessary paperwork and assures follow up with administration and other departments
• Updates and maintains knowledge about main suppliers; checks the market for potential new suppliers.
• Liaises with Dispatch and Transport to decide on Transport mode and prioritize dispatch of cargo.
• Follows eventual problems and suggests improvement in any part of the supply chain

• Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or equivalent higher education degree in administration, logistics, purchasing or similar field.
• Additional vocational training in administration, logistics or purchasing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, administration or similar position in commercial/Engineering or humanitarian sector.
• Advanced conversational and written English and Hausa
• PC literate: Microsoft office.

• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Responsibility & Autonomy;
• Honest & Trustworthy
• Negotiation, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
• Good knowledge of the local market
• Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures
• Flexibility and team playing within and out with the logistics department

• Provides support in the areas of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Transport, Warehousing, Stock management and Fleet to Mubi Office
• Handles logistical files independently
• Implements and runs logistic procedures
• Negotiates contractual matters with external interlocutors
• Ensures accurate and timely follow-up and treatment of Requisition Orders (RO) and Purchase Orders (PO) within the Logistic system
• Monitors the preparation and sending out of Request for Quotation (RfQ)
• Coordinates with Logistics in the country and the suppliers to ensure smooth planning of deliveries, offloading of commodities as well as careful inspection of supplier deliveries in terms of quality and quantity in line with Purchase Orders
• Supervises the fleet drivers, arranges work schedule
• Ensures transmission of the monthly statistics reports of the Mubi Office to Log/Yola

• University Degree in Administration or a relevant field.
• 2 years work experience in a similar field.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer systems.
• Confirmed capacity to implement general ICRC procedures.

• Capacity to deal with people, to lead and to develop contact
• Good knowledge of ICRC rules and procedures
• Is rigorous, analytical, methodical and accurate
• Displays high organizational skills
• Is able to cope with stressful situations
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability
• Flexibility, availability to work overtime when needed
• Willingness to learn

• Supports the Water and Habitat Delegate in the assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of ICRC Water & Habitat activities in the area of responsibility
• Provides training, support, monitoring of partners (i.e. National Society staff, technical departments of local authorities, contractors) as required
• Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of Water and if required (coordination, networking).
• Ensures follow-up of LOG supply chain (ROs, purchases, contracts, stock management & replenishment, Quality control, etc.).
• Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed Water and Habitat project
• Provides input to operational reports (assessments, Quarterly reports)

• Bachelor's Degree, some college coursework completed, an Associate Degree or equivalent higher education degree in Water Supply, Sanitation, Construction, Engineering or any related technical field.
• Additional vocational training in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
• 4-6 years of experience in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or similar technical position
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa
• Expert level in computer skills
• Expert level in the use of AutoCAD
• Familiarity with the standard norms and rules in construction, local techniques and requirements for construction
• Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of buildings

• Capacity to work independently and
• A very good team player
• Capacity to supervise construction work
• Very good analytical and reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to travel to different areas and support Water and Habitat team
• Ability to work under pressure and various deadlines

• Acts as a focal point for processing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
• Ensures orders are delivered on time and items meet the specification required.
• Prepares each Purchase Order (PO) file according to ICRC standards
• Ensures all required POs are entered and properly closed in the database Field Supply System (FSS).
• Follows up final payment and settlements with the finance and Water and habitat department
• Assist the field Sub Delegations/offices in case of need or upon request by the Logistics Delegate (travelling to other ICRC sites in Nigeria, follow up of the filing for the ROs validated in the capital, etc.)
• Decides procurement mode in collaboration with Head of Purchasing Delegate and the requester: Local Procurement Request, Stock Requisition and Requisition Order to other sites, IT or admin stock.
• Liaises with Water and habitat department for the purchasing forecast

• Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or equivalent higher Education Degree in Administration, Logistics, Purchasing or similar field.
• Additional vocational training in administration, logistics or purchasing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, administration or similar position in commercial/Engineering or humanitarian sector.
• Advanced conversational and written English. Other North East (Hausa, Fulani) dialogue is an asset.
• PC literate: Microsoft office.

• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Responsibility & Autonomy
• Honest & Trustworthy.
• Negotiation, Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
• Good knowledge of the local market.
• Capacity to integrate the ICRC logistic procedures.
• Flexibility and team playing within and out with the logistics department.

• Please clearly indicate “Logistician Mubi" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process