Logistics Specialist, Nigeria Monitoring Project, (Abuja) at Management Systems International (MSI)

Job Position: Logistics Specialist

Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Project Summary:

The purpose of the Nigeria Monitoring Project (NMP) is to establish a third-party monitoring system to monitor, verify, and analyze trends on humanitarian programs in Nigeria funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The program will create an independent and verifiable monitoring mechanism for BHA programs in Nigeria that will increase BHA and their partners’ understanding of the outputs, outcomes, processes, progress, quality, challenges, achievements, and lessons learned of their projects.

**Please note: Only Nigerian citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Logistics Specialist will manage all logistical requirements associated with the project. The position reports directly to the Finance and Administrative Manager in Abuja and requires close coordination with the Regional Manager and the Security Specialist in Maiduguri. The Chief of Party (COP) and MSI’s home office Project Management staff will also provide overall guidance. This position will be based full-time in the NMP office in Abuja and may require regular travel throughout the Northeast Nigerian states.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all project logistical requirements, logistics tracking, logistical service providers and logistics delivery schedules.
• Facilitate the travel of project staff between Abuja and the BAY states.
• Manage or assist in all vendor-originated purchases from purchase requests and orders to requests for quotations, bid analyses, vendor selection, vendor deliveries and delivery/purchase receipts.
• Collaborate with commercial flight operators and UN charted transportation providers to arrange frequent and time-sensitive staff flights.
• Maintain up-to-date inventories of all project-associated property (both capital equipment and consumables) in accordance with government requirements and corporate practices.
• Coordinate all logistics and travel activities closely with the project management team, the Security Specialist in Maiduguri, and MSI’s home office.
• Manage all use of project transportation assets.
• In collaboration with e NMP Security Specialist in Maiduguri, serve as the Abuja headquarters office main point of contact for all matters related to project security.
• Oversee the work of subcontracted vendors (e.g., cleaners, drivers, guard staff) as it relates to status reporting, asset serviceability, security vendor readiness, and quality of contracted services.
• Complete any other assignments as determined by the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party or Finance and Administrative Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience and practical knowledge of USAID procurement regulations, logistical planning and execution, security/safety-related subjects, threat/risk assessment, security management, and personal/organizational security awareness.
• Strong level of understanding of threats and risks in Northeast Nigeria.
• Ability to use modern communications technology (computers, software, cellular and satellite equipment, tracking devices, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office suite.
• Experience with USAID funded projects preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.