The purpose of the Logistics Team Leader position is planning, organizing and coordination of the logistics and procurement duties, functions and responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective delivery of goods and services in support of programme implementation in NRC.

Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards.

• Specific technical responsibility for implementation of the support functions

• Provide specific technical support and capacity building towards support staff.

• Monitor the progress of team activities and ensure they are implemented according to standards.

• Implement complex systems and procedures in line with NRC policies, SOP’s, and handbooks.

• Line management of Logistics team

• Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements

• Responsible for ensuring quality support to project implementation effectively and efficiently.

• Ensure proper filing of all logistics documents and the implementation of SSD Policy (Securing Support Documents) including programme reconciliation of deliverables.

• Responsible for technical capacity building of Logistics staffs

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure the NRC asset list is up to date and accurate at both area and field level.

• Oversee all logistical procedures are followed by the projects.

• Check all logistic folders and documents before signature to ensure they are in line with NRC regulation and with donor's regulation Record personal location tracking for both national and international, leave records.

• Check all logistic-related contracts are in line with NRC guidelines and procedures.

• Ensure that transparency and accountability are always met within our procurement procedures and within logistic procedures.

• Setup Long Term Agreement (LTA) or Framework Agreement (FWA) in area and field level as required and feasible

• Schedule and ensure maintenance, refurbishment and property repairs for premises rented by NRC.

• Respond fully to spot checks on transactions and have a particular responsibility towards maintaining transparency and accountability within logistics and procurement.

• Ensure quality and cost efficiency for procurements at area and field level.

• Prepare and submit logistic related reports in line with donor’s requirement in timely manner. Assist Logistic Coordinator in preparing reports for donors and audit purpose when required.

• Regular field visits for logistics compliance spot check and to provide necessary trainings.

• Ensuring quality supports to project implementation analyzing all logistical supports and data, monitor all support functions and prepare appropriate reports for same. 

• Develop and maintain a database of records to ensure smooth delivery for all projects 

• Ensure proper filing of all logistics documents in all offices as well as on NRC’s cloud-based filing tree storage system O365

• Other additional task assigned by line manager.

Job Requirements

1. Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

(i) Professional Competencies

• Minimum 5 years of experience of logistics and supply chain in humanitarian sectors

• Bachelor Degree  in logistics or supply chain management

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related humanitarian logistics management and supply chain system

• Local context knowledge of private & public services network

• Sufficient in English  language proficiencyin both written and verbal

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Initiative/Innovative skills and sufficient ICT knowledge

• Ability of contextual skills, analytical skills and problem solving skills

• Organizational management skills and efficiency of handling multi-tasks

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision

• Knowledge on standard safety and security concerns, local contexts, and geographic locations

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and delivering results through others

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Empowering and building trust

• Performing and prioritizing well under pressure

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Handling insecure environments

How To Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through THIS LINK. Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 25 February 2025 at 5:00pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”