LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY MANAGER - ABUJA AT MEDECINS DU MONDE | LOGISTICS JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Medecins Du Monde - For more than 30 years, Medecins Du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. 

Job Description:

Médecins du Monde is seeking a high-level Logistics and Supply Manager for this newly created, high-impact role. You will be tasked with the critical challenge of establishing a robust supply chain framework from the ground up. This involves identifying and cultivating strategic supplier relationships capable of delivering life-saving supplies to both Abuja and volatile field bases in the North-East and North-West. You will ensure that all operations are conducted with maximum cost-efficiency while maintaining 100% compliance with MdM and international donor procedures.

Requirements:

Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy

• Framework Agreements: Implement and manage commercial framework agreements, ensuring timely renewals and best-value-for-money.

• Complex Distribution: Supervise the dispatch of goods from coordination centers to field bases, covering order tracking, secure packaging, and claims resolution.

• Regulatory Navigation: Maintain a clear understanding of Nigerian Customs, IDEC, and NAFDAC procedures to ensure a seamless international-to-local supply chain.

• Cost Optimization: Utilize budget tracking tools to optimize procurement spend and support sound financial planning.

Logistics & Asset Monitoring

• Fleet Management: Oversee the vehicle fleet, including weekly movement planning, maintenance schedules, and fuel management.

• Stock & Inventory: Manage the flow and storage of goods, maintaining up-to-date inventories of stock and equipment at the coordination level.

• Facility Oversight: Ensure that offices and staff accommodations are equipped with essential facilities and maintained under optimal security conditions.

Human Resources & Team Leadership

• Supervision: Lead and recruit staff under your responsibility at the coordination level, ensuring regular performance evaluations and technical briefings.

• Capacity Building: Ensure all team members understand MdM logistics procedures, communication protocols, and transport safety rules.

• Representation: Participate in inter-NGO forums (Logistics Cluster) and represent the organization in supply chain-related coordination meetings.

Reporting & Compliance

• Audit Readiness: Ensure all purchases strictly follow MdM’s procurement policy and the specific requirements of donors such as ECHO, GFFO, BHA, and CDCS.

• Monthly Reporting: Submit comprehensive logistics reports (Pack Log) and contribute to strategic thinking on cross-cutting procurement issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Background

• Degree: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (BAC+3) in Logistics Management, Procurement, or a related field; a Master’s degree (BAC+5) is highly desirable.

• Seniority: At least 3 years of experience in a technical logistics role, with a minimum of 2 years specifically in supply chain/procurement management.

Technical Skills

• Humanitarian Expertise: Prior experience in humanitarian logistics and knowledge of institutional donor procedures (ECHO, USAID/BHA, etc.) is a significant advantage.

• Regulatory Fluency: Understanding of Nigerian government import/customs procedures (NAFDAC, IDEC).

• Language: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Hausa is a distinct advantage for field-level coordination.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to assert authority, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and manage stress in complex environments.

• Negotiation: Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills for building strategic supplier relationships.

• Autonomy: A strong sense of responsibility and the initiative to resolve supply chain bottlenecks independently.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 28th May, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send cv and cover letter in one document to: recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using the position as subject of email.