Supply Chain Officer – Travel and Fleet, Nigeria

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.

For its work in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Supply Chain Officer – Travel and Fleet.

As a Supply Chain Officer – Travel and Fleet, you will be responsible for coordinating travel and transport operations across Nigeria, ensuring that staff can travel safely, efficiently and in compliance with organizational procedures. You will play a key role in supporting program implementation through effective travel, fleet and driver management.

Your responsibilities:

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flight bookings, visa processing and travel support for staff and visitors.
• Manage fleet operations, ensuring effective vehicle allocation, utilization and availability to support program activities.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, servicing schedules and compliance with organizational requirements
• Coordinate and monitor driver assignments, performance and adherence to safety and transport procedures.
• Manage relationships with travel agencies, transport vendors and service providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective services.
• Maintain accurate travel and fleet records, monitor costs and support continuous improvements in transport and travel management.

Your profile:

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in travel coordination, fleet management, travel management, including flight bookings, accommodation, travel requests, travel authorization, movement planning and coordination or a similar role.
• Previous experience with an NGO, INGO, UN agency, or donor-funded organization is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English, including business terminology
• Proven integrity and attention to details

What we offer:

• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Duration of Contract: until December 2027
• Salary according to qualification and experience, plus insurance package

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equalopportunityemployer and welcomesapplicationsfrom all people, regardless ofgender, confessionororigin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.