Logistics Officer, Kismayo (Somalia Nationals Only)

Logistics Officer, Kismayo (Somalia Nationals Only)

Organizational Profile

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.

Job Summary

SIF is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Officer to manage overall logistics operations in Kismayo, supporting SIF operations, programs and staff in Kismayo and Mogadishu. Reporting directly to the Field Coordinator, Kismayo Base, the successful candidate will ensure logistics activities comply with Somalia regulations, SIF procedures and donor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement: Manage all Kismayo and Mogadishu 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, where applicable, guards, ensuring compliance with SIF procedures and safety standards.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit timely Monthly Logistics Reports (MLR) and support procurement planning.

Requirements:

• University degree in Procurement, Logistics or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years of relevant NGO experience.
• Professional certification in procurement/supply chain is preferred.
• 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 adverse, quickly changing conditions in a cross-cultural environment with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Safeguarding: This position involves direct and regular contact with children (Child Safeguarding Level 2) 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.