Logistics and Supply Coordinator at INTERSOS – Maiduguri, Borno

INTERSOS is recruiting a Logistics and Supply Coordinator in Maiduguri, Borno. This mission leadership role oversees logistics, supply-chain operations, procurement and ICT to ensure projects receive reliable support while meeting organisational rules, donor obligations and operational standards.

Reports to: Head of Mission. Functional supervisor: Regional Logistics Coordinator. Supervises: Logistics & Supply Manager. Duty station: Non-family. Management: Member of the mission Senior Management Team.

Coordination and Mission Support

• Develop and execute mission logistics, procurement and ICT strategies alongside programme and administrative teams.
• Translate annual programme plans and budgets into logistical priorities, resource requirements and delivery plans.
• Oversee transport, warehouses, equipment, buildings, supplies, communications and related logistics operations.
• Ensure procedures, purchases and technical activities comply with INTERSOS policies, donor requirements and security rules.
• Give technical guidance to the logistics team and represent the organisation in relevant external coordination forums.
• Develop mission procedures and report risks, performance and emerging needs to the Head of Mission.

Information Management and Procurement

• Maintain accurate logistics records and reports using the INTERSOS Management Platform (IMP), including staff training where needed.
• Develop and monitor procurement plans with field coordinators and project managers.
• Supervise sourcing and tender preparation, supplier selection, purchasing and procurement compliance.
• Work with Administration and Finance on timely supplier payments and complete procurement documentation.
• Carry out field audits, maintain prequalified supplier records and oversee service contracts, rent, utilities and maintenance payments.
• Maintain appropriate warehouse storage, stock records, quarterly inventory checks and delivery verification.

Transport, Facilities, ICT and Assets

• Enforce INTERSOS fleet standards, movement security procedures, vehicle inspections, maintenance, licensing, insurance and tax compliance.
• Monitor vehicle fuel use, travel logs, mechanical work and fleet documentation.
• Support sustainable transport and facilities operations under the organisation’s environmental policies.
• Maintain offices and guesthouses to required standards, including physical security, safety and rehabilitation needs.
• Ensure offices and field bases have functional IT and communications infrastructure, including radios, satellite phones and staff training.
• Control acquisition, tagging, records, deployment and maintenance of mission equipment and IT assets in IMP.
• Conduct quarterly fixed-asset checks and ensure appropriate end-of-project handovers.

Leadership and Security

• Lead logistics staff recruitment, supervision, coaching, training, evaluation and internal communication.
• Support the Head of Mission and security colleagues in technical aspects of contingency, evacuation and risk-reduction planning.
• Promote compliance with mission security procedures, maintaining appropriate information-sharing channels and operational readiness.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A degree with a specialisation in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• At least four years’ relevant logistics work, including previous NGO humanitarian experience in developing countries.
• Emergency response experience is desirable.
• Strong computer literacy, including Word, Excel and internet use.
• Fluent spoken and written English; a local working language is desirable.
• Strategic planning, leadership, people development, service orientation, flexibility, results focus and sound stress management.
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

Conditions and Benefits

• Salary grid specified as €12 – 3,690 – €4,245 monthly gross, with individual remuneration determined during recruitment based on experience and standard pay grids.
• Shared guesthouse accommodation in a non-family duty station.
• For eligible international field personnel, seven R&R days every eight weeks and a €1,000 allowance on qualifying assignments.
• Annual leave of 2.5 days per month.
• Injury, death and civil liability insurance, medical deployment support and optional psychosocial support.
• Deployment return flights; an additional home-country return flight on qualifying assignments lasting at least nine months.
• Visa expenses and support, pre-deployment orientation, and training opportunities under the Learning & Development Policy.
• Duty-station categories are determined by safety and access to essential services.