CICR – Job vacancy notice
Logistician-ne 1 – Logistician 1
Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Position based in: Dapaong (Togo)
Grade: B2
Type of recruitment: Internal and external
TGO-2026-10-LOGISTICIAN1-DAPAONG
Desired position: 14 December 2026
Application deadline: November 8, 2026 (at 11:59 p.m., Togo time)
Job overview
Other information
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent and neutral institution that provides protection and assistance to victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It provides humanitarian assistance in emergency situations and also works to promote respect for international humanitarian law and its integration into national legislation.
The position is part of the activities of the ICRC delegation in Togo and its logistics team in Dapaong.
I. Purpose of the post
Logistician 1 provides technical and operational support in the areas of procurement, warehousing, inventory management, import-export activities and statistics, in accordance with ICRC logistical standards and local legislation.
À Dapaong, he/she also ensures the economical use of the light fleet, planning and supervision of drivers, as well as monitoring vehicle usage, fuel consumption and maintenance of generators.
Responsibilities
II. General responsibilities of the position
The holder organizes the logistical activities of the office of Dapaongin coordination with the requesting departments and the logistics team of Lomé. He/she ensures compliance with procedures, the quality and traceability of operations, as well as the supervision of his/her team.
The position reports hierarchically to the Head of Office and functionally to the Country Logistics Manager.
III. Main responsibilities
The incumbent of the position will be responsible for:
Set up, adapt and maintain infrastructures according to needs, in collaboration with the Country Logistics Manager;
Implement on-site logistics procedures, in accordance with financial procedures and logistics strategy for the country;
Manage procurement requests, ensure their timely processing and coordinate needs planning with requesting departments and the logistics team of Lomé;
Plan and supervise purchases, keep supplier records and purchase orders up-to-date, support negotiations and monitor service contracts;
Organize the reception, storage, preparation and shipment of goods, ensuring their quality, traceability and compliance with conservation conditions;
Manage inventory and warehouses, keep stock sheets up to date, track inventory levels, organize physical inventories and ensure replenishment;
Coordinate cargo movements with Lomé and ensure the receipt and dispatch of goods to their final recipients;
Plan ground and city movements, assign vehicles and drivers and ensure economical use of the vehicle fleet;
Organize refueling, monitor fuel consumption and maintenance of vehicles and generators, carry out small repairs and control the inventory of tools;
Supervise drivers, distribute tasks equitably, ensure briefings and ensure compliance with safety and vehicle use rules;
Monitor team performance, provide feedback, support the development of employees and coordinate their absences to ensure business continuity;
Update logistics IT tools, keep vehicle administrative records and ensure the archiving of purchase documents, stock sheets and logbooks;
Produce statistics, reports and logistic dashboards, inform the hierarchy of difficulties encountered and monitor corrective actions;
Ensure the financial management of the cost centres for which he/she is responsible and comply with applicable procedures, financial competences and controls;
Participate in field distributions in collaboration with relevant programs and maintain working relationships with suppliers and local authorities;
Ensure the replacement of the assistant administration and logistics colleagues during their absences, while respecting segregation of duties, and perform other tasks within his function.
Candidate profile
IV. Required Qualifications and Skills
Education / Qualifications
University degree or equivalent experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing, transportation, inventory management or related field;
Experience
At least three (03) years of professional experience, preferably in commercial, humanitarian or military logistics;
Skills in order management, procurement and tendering, warehouse and inventory management, fleet and transport management, compliance and quality control;
Ability to coordinate activities and lead a team, including task allocation, performance monitoring and coaching.
Skills and personal qualities
Good command of common computer tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and professional messaging;
Professional mastery of French, both orally and in writing;
Good analytical, reporting, communication and negotiation skills;
Autonomy, sense of responsibility, rigor, organization, discretion and ability to work as a team in accordance with procedures;
Availability to be based in Dapaong and to make regular trips on the ground.
Assets
Experience in the field at the ICRC or a humanitarian organization;
Additional training or certification in logistics, purchasing, inventory management or fleet management;
Knowledge of English and local languages, including moba, gourmantch and/or Fulfulde;
Knowledge of ICRC logistics tools, including FWC and PaperLess Profiles.
V.
[Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally]