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Logistics Officer
About this role
A Logistics Officer is sought by Action Against Hunger to be based in Yobe State. The role is responsible for supporting programme logistics at the base, including fleet, facilities, ICT (if no ICT Officer), and leading the base logistics team. The position reports to the Logistics and Supply Chain Manager and aims to ensure smooth programme delivery in a humanitarian setting. The organisation operates in humanitarian response and development, with a focus on logistics support for programmes inDamaturu/Yobe. The role involves coordinating daily logistics activities, managing resources, and preparing monthly logistics reports.
What you would do
- Provide logistics support to base programmes and assist with purchase requests and stock releases
- Develop vehicle schedules and plan drivers based on fleet needs
- Coordinate off-base vehicle movements and communicate maintenance needs
- Oversee facility maintenance, minor repairs, and report major rehabilitation needs
- Monitor water and energy supply and supervise facilities contracts
- Assist with ICT issues if no dedicated ICT Officer and ensure IT standards
- Supervise and organise the base logistics team and support recruitment and training
- Contribute to monthly logistics reporting including equipment lists, fleet, and stock
- Ensure adherence to organisational regulations and promote gender equality
- Engage in reporting and communication to track progress and achievements
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply or related field
- Master’s degree is an advantage
- Professional certification such as CIPS or CILT is an added advantage
- Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO settings
- Strong leadership, training, and capacity-building skills
- Excellent organisational, analytical, reporting, communication, and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and under pressure
- High integrity, accountability, flexibility, resilience and transparency
- Good command of English and Hausa
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