National Logistics Assistant Job at Maternal Newborn and Child Health Innitiative - Nigeria

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Job Title: National Logistics Assistant

Location: Kano, Nigeria

Project: DFID Program

Organisation: Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Innitiative

Recruiter: GRID Consulting Limited

The National Logistics Assistant (NLA) will be based in the National office. This person will report directly to the National Logistics Officer and provide support in coordinating general programme logistics in the National office.

Responsibilities:

•   The NLA will assist coordinate logistics activities; including travel arrangements, hotel reservations, booking of venues for workshops and airport pick-ups.

•   S/he will maintain cordial relationships with service providers and suppliers as well as coordinate their activities.

•   The NLA will also provide support in the maintenance of office facilities/vehicles and coordinate the itinerary of programme drivers.

Candidates should possess the following:

•   The ideal candidate must hold a graduate degree in any discipline of the arts, humanities or the social sciences.

•   A minimum of three (3) 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 be proficient in the use of computer and also possess good management, interpersonal and coordination skills.

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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