Logistics Manager
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Médecins Sans Frontières is hiring a Logistics Manager to be based in Abuja (FCT), Nigeria. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistics-related activities across the mission, including infrastructure, transport, communications, water and sanitation, shelter, and non-food items. The position reports to the Logistics Coordinator and requires ensuring compliance with MSF standards and protocols.
- Based in Abuja (FCT) at MSF WaCA Coordination
- Covers both capital and project logistics activities
- Technical reference for all logistics/technical issues
- Involves security policy and contingency planning
- Supports medical and non-medical assistance activities
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Job Title: Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager at Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa
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Sep 18, 2026, 8:07 AM
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Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, gender, creed, or political affiliation.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Abuja (FCT)
The main Purpose
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistics-related activities in the mission (both capital & and projects) including all non-medical assistance-related activities (shelter, food, water hygiene sanitation, and essential non-food items) and providing support to medical assistance activities, according to MSF protocols and standards to ensure an optimal running of logistics in the mission.
Responsibilities
- For this purpose, the Project Logistics Manager will have to create an appropriate environment to facilitate the security exchange of information.
- Ensuring and monitoring the implementation of logistics/technical activities in the project/capital (construction, transport of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, etc.) ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the LogCo on the development of the ongoing programs.
- Participating in the planning and implementation, together with the Logistics Coordinator, the Project Coordinator, and the HR Coordinator, of the HR-associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development, and communication) of the logistics staff in the project/capital to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities.
- He/she is the technical reference for all logistics/technical issues in the mission and provides coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility.
- Assisting the Logistics Coordinator in the definition and follow-up of logistics activities in the project or capital, in conjunction with other medical project managers to identify and respond to the needs of the targeted population in terms of construction, transport, communication, food, shelter, water and sanitation, and essential non-food items.
- Implementing all administrative-related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurance, vehicle contracts, etc.).
- Ensuring all staff in the Project are properly briefed about the use of communication tools (handsets, HF/VHF, etc.).
- Ensuring installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions.
- Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the mission risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification, and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan, and contingency plan, performing day to-day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise.
- Participating in monthly reports according to MSF WaCA guidelines. The Logistics Manager will be based at Coordination Abuja:
- Providing technical support and follow-up on logistics matters under the supervision of the Logistics Coordinator, including infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, fleet and equipment management.
- Will support the Logistics Coordinator in the planning, monitoring and follow-up of logistics activities at coordination level.
- He/she is the technical reference for all logistics/technical issues at Abuja Coordination
- Additional
- to Consider at Abuja Coordination:
- Monitoring compliance with MSF standards, policies and procedures.
- Follow-up of mission logistics indicators and reporting.
- Close collaboration with HR, Finance, Medical and Supply departments on cross-functional topics.
- Capacity building and technical mentoring of logistics staff when required.
- Support in logistics planning and analysis.
- Support and supervision of logistics activities at Coordination level.
- Contribution to security management, contingency planning and risk reduction measures.
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Languages: English
- Computer Literacy: Essential computer skills; Word, excel, internet, etc.
- Competencies: People management and development, Commitment to MSF, Behavioral flexibility, Result and quality orientation and Teamwork, and Cooperation.
Experience
At least 2 years’
in logistics management and related activities with MSF with MSF and/or other NGOs.
Education
Technical diploma or University degree, preferably an Engineer
Remuneration
According to the MSF WACA salary scale (Level 9) in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter and work certificate and qualifications to:
abuja@waca.msf.org
using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Application
Deadline:
30th September, 2026.
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