Job Vacancy at Action Against Hunger – Logistics Officer
ABOUT US
International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Liberia Country Office (CO).
Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Logistics Officer to support the Base Logistician to ensure logistics procedures in Moyamba are respected and best possible support to the programs throughout Moyamba district and its environs.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage vehicle, motorbike and generator fleet
- Participate in the security management of the base
- Implement and ensure the performance of facilities management
- Provide administrative support to procurement activities
- Manage Stock and warehouses in the base
- Manage the driver mechanic, drivers and guard team
- Logistics Management (Monthly Reporting by 2nd of the following Month)
- Gender actions
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Competencies and Skills:
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or in a related field
- An understanding of logistics operations and practices.
- Extensive work experience in logistic or supply chain management tasks
- Thorough understanding of MS Office applications
- A fast learner with good analytical skills, interpersonal skills, communication, and organizational skills:
- Must be able to plan, prioritize, and manage activities and office workflow tight deadlines
- Must be willing and able to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require flexibility
- Physically fit and mobile.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: MAY 2021
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 8 months Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)
LOCATION: Moyamba, with possible visits to other project areas
REMUNERATION:
Monthly Basic Salary : Between 3,185,000 SLL and 3,472,000 SLL according to profile
HOW TO APPLY:
Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by email, under the Subject
“LOGISTICS OFFICER” to:
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 23rd April 2021.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be sorted on a rolling basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.
Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
