NATIONAL LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

Job description

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. 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. 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, interpem rdination skills. 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. This programme is funded by the Norwegian Government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.