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Logistics Officer


Job Location:

Sokoto - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Logistics

Job Summary

Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years across countries we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.

We carry out innovative lifesaving programs in Health Nutrition Water Sanitation and Hygiene Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Food Security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria funded by AFD EU/ECHO French Government GAC SIDA US Government and GIZ.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is currently recruiting a Logistics Officer based in Sokoto.
The Logistics Officer will provide logistics support to the programmes and oversee the day to day logistics activities of the base. Key areas of responsibility include the fleet management maintenance facilities management and other logistics operations to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.



Position Details

Reporting to: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Proposed start date:October 2026

Work location:Katsina Katsina State




KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission 1: Provide logistics support to the base programs
  • Support requesters in the development of their purchase requests and stock release orders;
  • Provide technical support to Programme Managers (PMs) in the development of the terms of reference;
  • Prepare and supervise construction/rehabilitation work in the field;
  • Monitor requests with the supply team;
  • Support programs during the distributions;
  • Supervise the production of kits;
  • Support programs in their various technical logistics activities as needed.

Mission 2: Ensure the proper functioning of the bases fleet
  • Develop vehicle schedules based on program needs;
  • Prepare the planning of the drivers under his responsibility according to the number of vehicles to be covered and update this planning according to the evolution of the requests or the constraints;
  • Prepare (administrative documents and loading) the vehicles movements off base;
  • Ensure communication with the base staff on planned maintenance and inherent malfunctions.

Mission 3: Ensure the maintenance and follow-up of the facilities
  • Ensure that the condition of the facilities is checked at regular intervals;
  • Supervise small repairs / rehabilitations;
  • Report on the need for major rehabilitation;
  • Report the needs for furniture/small equipment;
  • Ensure the supply of water and energy to all facilities required for the operation of the base and the living environment;
  • Monitor the contracts management of facilities.


Mission 4: Manage the ICT resources of the base (in case there is no ICT Officer in the Base Office)
  • Solve common user problems;
  • Ensure compliance with ICT standards on computers;
  • Supervise the data backup system (backup policy).

Mission 5: Supervise the logistics team of the base
  • Organize the work of the base logistics department;
  • Manage the recruitment for the base logistics department;
  • Contribute to the development of the training plan;
  • Conducting the yearly evaluation interviews;
  • Provide technical support to the team as needed.

Mission 6: Reporting
  • Produce a complete monthly logistics report
  • Contract Follow-up
  • Equipment List
  • Fleet Management Report
  • Stock Follow-up

Additional Responsibilities
  • This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
  • Maintenance of high technical standards
  • Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration Logistics Supply Chain Management Purchasing and Supply or a related field. A Masters degree is an advantage.
  • Relevant professional certification such as CIPS or CILT is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in logistics management preferably in a humanitarian development or I/NGO setting.
  • Strong leadership team management training and capacity-building skills.
  • Excellent organizational analytical reporting communication interpersonal and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities work independently and perform effectively under pressure including in challenging or insecure environments.
  • High level of integrity accountability flexibility resilience and transparency.
  • Good command of English and Hausa with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

At Action Against Hunger we foster a work culture that champions diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued respected and empowered to thrive

Application Deadline:
Thursday 24 September 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)

Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process this includes application interview or processing fees.

Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behaviour in the workplace including sexual harassment exploitation and abuse lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hungeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race colour religion gender national origin age disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

Employee Benefits Include (bot are not limited to):
  • 100% health care coverage
  • Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
  • Maternity or Paternity leave
  • Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
  • Creche facilities for babies

Application Instructions:
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Experience:

Manager


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