Logistics Assistant

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Première Urgence Internationale is a nonprofit, nonpolitical and nonreligious international humanitarian organization supporting populations affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters and economic crises. PUI has worked in Nigeria since 2016 and delivers health, nutrition, protection and psychosocial-support services in Borno State and other humanitarian locations.

ROLE PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Logistics Officer, the Logistics Assistant will support the management and maintenance of PUI equipment, facilities, installations and stores. The role will contribute to reliable logistics operations, preventive maintenance, inventory control and safe working premises in Pulka.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

• Codify PUI equipment according to organizational procedures.
• Record equipment in the equipment follow-up register.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report faults to the Logistics Officer.
• Help keep printers, scanners, water dispensers and other assigned equipment operational.
• Assist with equipment distribution and movement.
• Support loading and unloading of goods and materials.
• Monitor generator fluid levels and report problems.
• Refuel generators or support authorized security personnel with refuelling.
• Collect departmental stationery requests and distribute approved supplies.
• Notify the supervisor when stationery stocks require replenishment.

STORAGE AND INVENTORY

• Support communication and coordination concerning store operations.
• Help ensure adequate storage space is available.
• Report delays or discrepancies involving incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Request and organize daily labourers when approved.
• Assist with monthly and annual physical stock counts.
• Reconcile physical inventory with stock records.
• Submit inventory information to the Logistics Officer.
• Follow PUI storage, documentation and stock-management procedures.

PREMISES AND MAINTENANCE

• Inspect offices, warehouses, stores and supported health facilities regularly.
• Report maintenance problems and equipment breakdowns.
• Conduct minor repairs and routine maintenance when qualified to do so.
• Support specialist technicians during maintenance work.
• Help maintain fire extinguishers, sand buckets and other safety equipment.
• Ensure spare keys are stored securely.
• Monitor basic perimeter-security measures, including fencing or barbed wire.
• Plan and implement assigned preventive-maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least one year of relevant logistics, maintenance, facilities, inventory or store-management experience.
• Previous NGO or humanitarian-sector experience is an advantage but was not stated as mandatory.
• Experience maintaining equipment, premises and stock records is relevant.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Equipment tracking and inventory management.
• Storage and stock-count support.
• Basic facilities and preventive maintenance.
• Generator and office-equipment monitoring.
• Accurate documentation and reporting.
• Organization, teamwork and communication.
• Ability to perform practical field and logistics tasks.
• Commitment to PUI’s humanitarian aims, values and procedures.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Employment type: Contract.
• Duty station: Pulka, Gwoza LGA, Borno State, Nigeria.
• Reports to: Logistics Officer.
• Monthly salary: ₦392,703.
• Contract duration: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.
• Application deadline: 16 August 2026.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

PUI maintains zero tolerance for any request or acceptance of money or another inducement in exchange for employment. Personnel must follow organizational ethics, safety procedures and humanitarian principles.

Additional role-specific safeguarding and background-check requirements: Not specified.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete PUI Nigeria’s official Microsoft application form. The form requests personal information, work history, languages, software knowledge, qualifications, references and supporting documents.

PUI does not charge recruitment fees. Applications close on 16 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.