Head of Logistics Department

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operational in Nigeria since 2010, focusing on integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The organization has expanded its mission in response to the conflict in Borno state since 2017, emphasizing long-term sustainable programs aimed at strengthening systems in Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors. ACF has also been active in Jigawa and Kano states, implementing social protection, advocacy, and policy-level interventions. In 2021, ACF launched a response in Sokoto state following a cholera outbreak. The organization has been a leading agency in implementing the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, providing urgent humanitarian assistance to displaced populations. In 2022, ACF reached 2,732,030 individuals across various states, despite challenges posed by the security context due to non-state armed groups. ACF is committed to addressing humanitarian needs and improving the lives of vulnerable populations in Nigeria.

Job Overview:
The Head of Logistics Department will work under the supervision of the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director to ensure the logistical performance of the Country Office. This role involves coordinating logistics at the national level, managing international transport in collaboration with headquarters, and ensuring the implementation of the Country Office's safety policy. The position requires promoting collaboration and logistical coordination with partners, preventing and managing fraud and corruption, and supervising the logistics team in the capital while being the functional manager of the Logistics Manager on bases, overseeing a total of 71 collaborators. The Head of Logistics will also work closely with the country management team to ensure that logistical policies and procedures are responsive to the context, providing advisory support on logistics processes and approaches in coordination with program and support teams. The role includes analyzing trends, advising, updating, and implementing the Action Against Hunger Logistics and Procurement Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition of the Country Office's logistics strategy.
• Coordinate logistics operations at the national level.
• Manage international transport in collaboration with headquarters.
• Ensure the relevance and monitor the implementation of the Country Office's safety policy.
• Promote and ensure collaboration and logistical coordination with Country Office partners.
• Prevent and manage situations of fraud and corruption.
• Supervise and support the Logistics team in the capital and be the functional manager of the Logistics Manager on bases.
• Work with the country management team to ensure that organizational logistical policies and procedures are responsive to the context.
• Provide advisory role on logistics processes and approaches in close coordination with program and support teams. 1
• Analyze trends, advise, update, and implement the Action Against Hunger Logistics and Procurement Plan.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Logistics or a related field.
• Over 3 years of experience working on logistics projects in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience with Action Against Hunger is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing, and executing logistics operations.
• Clear understanding of humanitarian principles, code of conduct, and specific sub-sector roles linked to NGO field and operations contexts.
• Knowledge of various local, regional, country, and international policies on logistics and procurement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in Logistics or a related field is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage logistics operations in a humanitarian context.

Experience:
Candidates must have over 3 years of experience working on logistics projects, particularly in humanitarian contexts. This experience should include a strong understanding of logistics operations, planning, and execution, as well as familiarity with the challenges faced in humanitarian settings. Experience with Action Against Hunger is considered a significant advantage.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but English is the primary language of communication within the organization and for the role.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract under French legislation for 12 months, starting from June 1, 202

• The monthly gross salary ranges from €2597 to €2968, depending on experience, and includes a 13th month salary. Non-French citizens will have 16% of their gross monthly salary reimbursed for pension insurance. There is an annual salary increase of 6% after each 12 months of continuous contract. Additional benefits include a monthly per diem and living allowance of $838 net, a country allowance of €150, and a child allowance of €1500 per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum €6000/year). Transportation and accommodation costs are covered, and ACF provides 100% medical coverage for health and repatriation insurance fees for employees and their dependents. Employees are entitled to 25 days of paid leave per year, 20 rest and recuperation days, and airfare reimbursement for chosen break destinations. The organization also offers follow-up and support for career development, free access to an e-learning platform, and opportunities for field trips to Borno, Sokoto, and Yobe. ACF is committed to inclusivity and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.