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Logistics Officer (Katsina) at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

By9jabook

Jul 5, 2025
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Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri. Over the years, PUI has expanded its humanitarian response to deep-field locations, including Monguno and Pulka, and more recently to Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria. In Borno State, PUI has been a key actor in health, nutrition, protection, and psychosocial support. It supports health facilities in Maiduguri, Monguno, and Pulka, providing primary healthcare services, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and the management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), both with and without complications, through Stabilization Centers. These interventions are integrated with specialized Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services and psychosocial support.

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective

  • Under the supervision of the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Officer supports the maintenance, security, and follow-up of PUI equipment, goods, and premises.
  • He/She also assists with activities related to fleet management, assets, movement, IT, communication, and reporting, in accordance with PUI standards and procedures, to ensure optimal functioning of logistics operations.
  • The Logistics Officer works under the direct supervision of the Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities and Task
Equipment:

  • Dispatch the equipment on the base according to the needs, and update the equipment list accordingly
  • Ensure that the assets are properly maintained and maintenance intervals and procedures are respected
  • Monitor and facilitate repair orders
  • Inform his/her direct supervisor in the event of an inability to carry out the work requested which requires the intervention of a daily worker or specialized technician
  • Ensure the equipment and machines used by teams are cleaned and kept in good condition.
    • Records all PUI equipment in the Equipment follow-up sheet
    • Ensures that all allocated equipment is duly recorded in the staff asset form
    • Follow-up the maintenance of all equipment according to the planning and PUI procedures
    • Ensure the correct use of all equipment and provide training to PUI staffs or contractors if necessary
    • Communicate equipment needs and damages to the Deputy logistics Manager

    Store Management:

    • Ensure all requests of stock are sent and delivered to the requesters in a timely manner
    • Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the different department
    • Monitor the quality of products at the time of reception, in coordination with the Supply-chain Team.
    • Regularly monitor the quality of products during storage. Pay special attention to expiration dates
    • Plan warehouse layout and space requirements (to prevent loss or damage and achieve warehouse optimization) and organize the implementation.

IT / Communication:

  • Follow-up and update communication credit for the whole mission
  • Communicates maintenance needs of all IT equipment (computers, printers, etc.) and proposes solutions to the Logistics Manager
  • Assist workers or specialized technicians if needed
  • Follow up the quality-of-service provision for internet and equipment maintenance

Documentation and Reporting

  • Give daily report to the Logistics Manager about the progress of the logistics activities
  • Archive and centralize logistics files related to his domain

Team Management:

  • Organize the guards schedules in the premises
  • Plan and follow up the activities of the staff under his/her line management
  • Identify the needs for trainings and prepare relevant training material for the logistics department
  • Run the performance appraisal of the staff under his/her supervision

Salary
N564,928 / month.

Application Dealine 
10th July, 2025.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should go click bottom below to Apply.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Note: The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

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