Procurement, Admin & Logistics Assistant

Conflict and differences are inevitable. Violence is not. We partner with people around the world to ignite shared solutions to destructive conflicts. We work at all levels of society to build sustainable peace through three main avenues: Dialogue+, Media+, and Community+.

Procurement, Admin & Logistics Assistant

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 1 - 3 years
• Location Makurdi, Benue State; Lafia, Nasarawa State
• Job Field Logistics , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 Deadline: Not specified

Background of the Project

• The project aims to improve peace and security in Nigerian communities within Benue and Nasarawa. This will be achieved through community capacity building, institutional strengthening, and cross-border collaboration.
• The project start-up phase includes a baseline study, community entry and advocacy, security assessments, and conflict scans to inform targeted interventions.
• Activities focus on empowering community members through training in conflict sensitivity and early warning systems, establishing and revitalizing local government level and state-level Peace Architecture Dialogues, and fostering collaboration amongst project stakeholders.
• The project also seeks to promote trust-building and social cohesion, through approaches such as sport activities between communities and security officials, media engagement for conflict-sensitive journalism, and community outreach.
• By fostering inclusive dialogue and enhancing security coordination, the project aims to improve perceptions of peace and security while building sustainable mechanisms for conflict resolution and prevention in the States.

Position Summary

• The Procurement, Administration and Logistics (PAL) Assistant will provide the logistical support to the Lafia and Makurdi office, working closely with the PAL Officer under the Coordination of the Senior PAL Officer and the finance team to ensure good recordkeeping, as well as liaising with the housekeeping staff to support the smooth running of the office.
• S/he will work under the direct supervision of the PAL Senior Officer and closely with the finance and programs team. The position will support the supervision of the office cleaning staff and project driver in their office. The position will be based in Makurdi, Benue State and Lafia, Nassarawa State with field travels to the relevant communities

Major duties and responsibilities

• Liaise with the landlord of the office premises and other operational contacts such as vendors, suppliers and courier services to keep the office fully functional
• Coordinate package delivery and pick up
• Ensure that Search’s inventory list is updated on regular intervals
• Develop and oversee safety protocols, including the management of the security company
• Ensure that the door security system and key management is functioning properly
• Manage the telephone/intercom/internet system
• Provide logistical support for meetings and conferences on-site and off-site
• Respond to general emails and forward to the appropriate members of staff
• Provide orientation for new staff, visitors or consultants on the use of the general office equipment and other office systems
• Maintain office equipment and oversee repairs
• Manage the office fleet and approve any private vehicle hire
• Oversee vehicle repairs
• Maintain office logs on travel, inventory and fuel usage for generators, vehicles etc.
• Prepare travel arrangements, relevant documentation (tickets, visas etc.) and any necessary travel m