Opportunity Title: Terre des hommes Is Hiring a Logistics Coordinator in Nigeria (Up to CHF 5,800/Month

Terre des hommes (Tdh), a Swiss child-aid organisation, is recruiting a Logistics Coordinator to lead logistics for its Nigeria delegation. This is a senior role and it is open now.

The Opportunity at a Glance

• Organisation: Terre des hommes (Tdh)
• Role: Logistics Coordinator
• Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Contract: 12-month Swiss contract, expected start 1 December 2026
• Salary: CHF 5,000 to 5,800 gross per month
• Deadline: No closing date. Recruitment continues until the position is filled.

What You Will Do

• Design and run the national logistics strategy
• Support programmes on logistics from project writing to reporting
• Enforce Tdh's logistics framework covering supply, fleet, equipment, stock, premises and IT
• Train Tdh staff and partners, and supervise the logistics team
• Work with the Country Director on operational security

Who Can Apply

• Master's degree in Logistics, Transport, Administration or a related field
• At least 5 years as a logistician in an international NGO
• Experience in emergency or unstable security contexts
• Knowledge of donor procedures such as ECHO, SDC and UNICEF
• Fluent English; French is an advantage
• Strong MS Office skills

Benefits

Insurance for sickness, accident and repatriation, 25 days of annual leave, flights to and from the duty station, 3 R&R breaks a year and shared accommodation.

Application Guidelines

1. Apply only on the official Tdh careers website: jobs.tdh.org
2. Submit your CV and a covering letter. Only complete applications are processed.
3. Do not attach diplomas or certificates yet. Tdh requests them later.
4. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
5. Job offers depend on satisfactory references and background checks.

Bankable Wisdom Tips

1. Show the scale you handled. Write budgets, fleet sizes and team numbers, not just duties.
2. Name the donors. If you have worked with ECHO, SDC or UNICEF rules, put it at the top.
3. Address the security context. Give one clear example of working in a risky environment.
4. Write a real cover letter. It is a required part of the application, so tailor it to Tdh.
5. Apply early. With no closing date, the role can be filled at any time.