Logistics Officer (Kenyan Nationals Only)
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Role Summary
Secours Islamique France is hiring a Logistics Officer in Nairobi, Kenya. Ideal for candidates with logistics experience and strong organizational skills.
About the Organisation
Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a national and international solidarity NGO that has worked in France and around the world for over 30 years. SIF acts wherever there are humanitarian and social needs, delivering emergency relief, development programs and advocacy campaigns without proselytism or discrimination.
The SIF Kenya & Somalia Mission was registered in 2012 and currently implements humanitarian and development programs in Education and Child Welfare, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) across Kenya and Somalia.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement: Manage all Nairobi office procurement, purchasing requests and supplier contracts in line with SIF and donor procedures.
- Stock Management: Oversee inventories, storage, asset/equipment tracking and Goods Received Notes.
- Fleet Management: Coordinate vehicles, drivers, travel and accommodation bookings, and vehicle maintenance and safety equipment.
- Premises Management: Ensure office, guesthouse and warehouse facilities are functional, secure and well maintained.
- Team Supervision: Supervise drivers and support staff, ensuring compliance with SIF procedures and safety standards.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit timely Monthly Logistics Reports (MLR) and support procurement planning.
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in Procurement, Logistics or Business Administration
- At least 3 years of relevant NGO experience;
- Professional certification in procurement/supply chain is required.
- Prior experience managing teams and building staff capacity.
- Proactive, honest, and highly organized, with strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-changing, cross-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- *Safeguarding: This position involves may involve direct and regular contact with children and is subject to criminal record checks and professional reference checks. The successful candidate will be required to comply with SIF's Child Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy.
Eligibility Criteria
This position is open only to Kenyan nationals with relevant qualifications and experience.
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