Job Title: Safety and Logistics Officer
Location: Abuja, Yobe, Zamfara
Project: DFID Program
Organisation: Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Innitiative
Recruiter: GRID Consulting Limited
The Safety and Logistics Officer (SLO) will be based in each of the programme offices. This officer will report directly to the State Team Managers in coordinating general programme logistics in the state and to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager on general state safety, logistics, coordination and management. The SLO will maintain close relationships with security operatives in the State and LGAs; coordinate logistics activities; including travel arrangements, hotel reservations, booking of venues for workshops, airport pick-ups and provide detailed updates on on-going and proposed programme activities in the state as well as weekly and monthly comprehensive security reports to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager
Candidates should possess the following:
• Candidate(s) must hold a degree in management, logistics or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role is required for this position. A good knowledge of the Northern region and ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is essential for this position.
• S/he must have good management, interpersonal and coordination skills. Previous experience in a similar role is mandatory for this position.
Terms of Employment: These appointments will be for a short term contract up one year. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
About the Organisation: The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States.
Procedure for Application:
Interested and qualified applicant should apply online with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Friday, 8th March 2013.
Interviews will commence thereafter.
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