Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Sokoto
Reporting to: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Proposed start date: October 2026
Job Summary
- We are 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.
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 base’s 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 vehicle’s 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 contract’s 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field.
- A Master’s Degree is an advantage.
- Relevant professional certification, such as CIPS or CILT, is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years of 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.
Remuneration
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 Deadline
24th September, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
Note
- All applicants must answer every question in the application form.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- 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.
