Malan Banah
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Maiduguri
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate logistician with experience working in complex and volatile contexts and deep field locations who is passionate about helping refugees, vulnerable and displaced persons. Having worked in procurement, asset management, vehicle fleet management, and warehouse operations for more than eight years in both private and humanitarian aid sectors, I can offer teams responsible, transparent, and efficient logistical support while also offering technical advice and direction on distribution and procurement planning logistics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant storekeeper/MSU technician
World Food Program (WFP)
Maiduguri
11.2021
- Facilitate the installation and dismantling of equipment furnished by the Logistics Sector to help fulfill its mandate, including Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) and Prefab Offices, and carry out regular field visits to support partners and hubs in the maintenance of Logistics Sector furnished equipment
- Conduct regular inspections of the WFP furnished equipment at all locations where they are stored in Nigeria, and record and report any issues or anomalies
- Provide record-keeping support to all hubs were Logistics Sector facilitated cargo is stored
- Receive, Dispatch and store the equipment items as instructed
- Update and maintain equipment-tracking sheet
- Provide support to prepare an equipment inventory report on quarterly basis
- Follow up with the managing partners on the status of inventory and ensure proper maintenance of the inventory
- Support field site management, including review of partner activities, conducting piece counts, and reviewing NFI activities at common storage hubs
- Keep the equipment storage location clean and well maintained.
Warehouse Project Manager
Solidarities International (S.I)
Monguno
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for set up and management of all logistics cluster/WFP common mobile storage units in Monguno
- Lead the installation and dismantling of equipment furnished by the Logistics Sector to help fulfill its mandate, including Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) and Prefab Offices
- Planning of procurement, market intelligence, vendor due diligence and logistics management
- Prepare equipment inventory report on quarterly basis
- Make sure a procurement plan exists and all purchases are properly approved
- Prepare weekly and monthly summary of all outstanding purchases/status, summary of all procurements with identified problems and proposed solutions
- Oversee all arrangements of internal and external meetings or conferences with relevant stakeholders ensuring high quality and cost efficiency
- Ensure timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and Plan and supervise all kitting and distribution activities
- Manage the projects budget: compile and provide monthly budget forecast and ensure regular budget monitoring (request re allocations and revisions if required)
- Supervise car dispatch, repairs and maintenance
- Identify anomalies, analyze and correct anomalies/malfunctions in the supply chain
- Follow up on transport frame agreements and transparent fleet management
- Reconcile warehouse inventory and the asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms.
Warehouse Logistics Officer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Dikwa
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Management of all logistics cluster/WFP common mobile storage units in Dikwa
- Procurement planning and contract formulation
- Follow up with the MSU users on the status of inventory and ensure proper maintenance of the inventory
- Ensure vehicles have current and lawful documentation
- Review of partner activities, conducting piece counts, and reviewing NFI activities at common storage hub
- Ensure monthly and quarterly stock check and reconciliation
- Manage the installation and dismantling of equipment furnished by the Logistics Sector to help fulfill its mandate, including Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) and Prefab Offices
- Receive travel requests, and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board
- Receive, Dispatch and store the equipment items as instructed
- Manage and document the receipt, handling, storage, release and reporting of goods through ACTED warehouse on time
- Provide support on the management of logistics vendors' contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement
- Conduct regular inspections of the WFP furnished equipment at common storage locations, and record and report any issues or anomalies
- Ensure random spot check on stock in the warehouse
- Follow up with supplies and organize for delivery of materials
- Conduct regular market surveys to identify suitable and reliable suppliers and service providers.
Territory Manager Borno & Yobe Commercial Territories
Guinness Nigeria Ltd
Borno State
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Responsible for Guinness Nigeria activities and operations in Borno and Yobe States
- Plan, implement and evaluate Guinness programs in area of operation for necessary improvements
- General warehouse and cold room management of all Guinness warehouses in Borno and Yobe states
- Managing and tracking of all vehicles on the fleet, when required to support the area offices
- Handling of procurement activities within the territory and assigned limit
- Update and maintain equipment-tracking sheet
- Ensure all generators are maintained on a regular basis
- Oversee and coordinate statistical reporting, queries and inventory
- Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
- Plan and supervise the activities of casual workers and junior staff
- Implement and ensure clear loading/unloading procedures, correct staking and turnover (FIFO/FEFO) procedures
- Conduct routine inventory inspection and submit report
- Identify and recruit qualified third party partners
- Overall fleet management service and repairs within the territory
- Forecast and manage territory budget.
Education
Master of Science - Disaster Risk Management
University of Maiduguri
Borno Nigeria 03.2023 - Current
Procurement and Logistics certificate - undefined
disasterready.org
Project Management in Global Health - undefined
University of Washington
Professional Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - undefined
Scils Management Centre
Lagos, NigeriaBachelor of Economics - undefined
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, NigeriaSecondary School Certificate - undefined
Kings College Lagos
Lagos, NigeriaPrimary School Certificate - undefined
Kiddy-Joy Primary School
Jos, PlateauSkills
Relationship building and management
Order management
Merchandising
Training and mentoring
Team Building
Opening and closing procedures
Database Management
Vendor management
Operations
Procurement, Fleet Management, Asset Management and Warehousing Management
Timeline
Master of Science - Disaster Risk Management
University of Maiduguri
03.2023 - Current
Assistant storekeeper/MSU technician
World Food Program (WFP)
11.2021
Warehouse Project Manager
Solidarities International (S.I)
10.2019 - 06.2021
Warehouse Logistics Officer
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
03.2018 - 09.2019
Territory Manager Borno & Yobe Commercial Territories
Guinness Nigeria Ltd
04.2015 - 02.2018
Procurement and Logistics certificate - undefined
disasterready.org
Project Management in Global Health - undefined
University of Washington
Professional Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - undefined
Scils Management Centre
Bachelor of Economics - undefined
Ahmadu Bello University
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Kings College Lagos
Primary School Certificate - undefined
Kiddy-Joy Primary School
Key Proficiencies
- Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA)
- Basic computer applications
- Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Vendor Management Inventory (VMI)
- Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
- Flex cube
- Card Request Manager (CRM) amongst others
Trainings Garnered
- Basics of Procurement and Contracting (online), WFP, 2022
- Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA)- Logistics Sector, Logistics Sector, 2018
- Mobile Storage Unit setting up and Management - Logistics Cluster, Logistics Cluster, 2019
- Consignment Handling and Reporting- WFP, WFP, 2019
- Logistics Cluster Induction (Online)- eLCI, eLCI, 2019
- Service Mind-set (online)- Logistics Cluster, Logistics Cluster, 2021
Other Trainings And Certifications
- Staff Safety and Security Awareness, Risk and Strategic Management Corporation (RSM)
- Procurement and Logistics, Disasterready.org
- Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington
- Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA), Logistics Sector/ World Food Programme (WFP)
- Mobile Storage Unit setting up and management, Logistics Sector/ World Food Programme (WFP)
- Consignment Handling and Reporting, Logistics Sector/ World Food Programme (WFP)
- Professional Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, SCILS Management Centre
- Working in ACTED, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- Security and Survival in Deep Field, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- ACTED Logistics and Warehouse Procedures, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- Relief and Emergency Operations, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- United Nations Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord), United Nations (UN)
- Child Protection Minimum Standards Training, Terre Des Hommes (TDH)
- Leadership and professionalism, Citizenship and Leadership Training Institute
- FRSC Drivers Training Programme, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
- Citizenship and Leadership Advanced Training, Federal Ministry of Youth Development- Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (FMYD-CLTC)
Personal Qualities Skills And Knowledge
- Very good knowledge of the culture, people, needs, gaps and markets of Borno State and the North area of Nigeria
- Good knowledge of project management and budget cycle.
- Very innovative with broad knowledge of diverse humanitarian assistance and development practices
- Very good knowledge of Northeast Nigeria and the emergency/recovery context
- First-hand experience of hard to reach areas and beneficiary population
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with sound interpersonal and communications skills.
- Experienced in collecting and analyzing data using statistical software's
- Good knowledge of procurement, logistics and supply chain management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team
- Familiarity with planning and implementation of humanitarian assistance
Summary Of Experience
A professional with over 6 years work experience in the Manufacturing and Humanitarian Sectors. Currently an assistant storekeeper with the UNWFP having gained over 3 years on the job experience managing UNWFP/Logistics Sector Common Storage Hubs in Dikwa and Monguno deep fields of Borno State with practical project management skill. I possess robust formal and informal knowledge on setting up and dismantling of Logistics Sector Mobile Storage Units (MSU) with temperature control facility and prefab structures within and outside the deep-field locations.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/28/82
- Nationality: Nigerian
Chess, Badminton
Passionate about playing chess and badminton
Key Proficiencies
- Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA)
- Basic computer applications
- Microsoft office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Vendor Management Inventory (VMI)
- Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
- Flex cube
- Card Request Manager (CRM) amongst others
Trainings Garnered
- Basics of Procurement and Contracting (online), WFP, 2022
- Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA)- Logistics Sector, Logistics Sector, 2018
- Mobile Storage Unit setting up and Management - Logistics Cluster, Logistics Cluster, 2019
- Consignment Handling and Reporting- WFP, WFP, 2019
- Logistics Cluster Induction (Online)- eLCI, eLCI, 2019
- Service Mind-set (online)- Logistics Cluster, Logistics Cluster, 2021
Other Trainings And Certifications
- Staff Safety and Security Awareness, Risk and Strategic Management Corporation (RSM)
- Procurement and Logistics, Disasterready.org
- Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington
- Relief Item Tracking Application (RITA), Logistics Sector/ World Food Programme (WFP)
- Mobile Storage Unit setting up and management, Logistics Sector/ World Food Programme (WFP)
- Consignment Handling and Reporting, Logistics Sector/ World Food Programme (WFP)
- Professional Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, SCILS Management Centre
- Working in ACTED, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- Security and Survival in Deep Field, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- ACTED Logistics and Warehouse Procedures, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- Relief and Emergency Operations, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
- United Nations Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination (UN-CMCoord), United Nations (UN)
- Child Protection Minimum Standards Training, Terre Des Hommes (TDH)
- Leadership and professionalism, Citizenship and Leadership Training Institute
- FRSC Drivers Training Programme, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
- Citizenship and Leadership Advanced Training, Federal Ministry of Youth Development- Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (FMYD-CLTC)
Personal Qualities Skills And Knowledge
- Very good knowledge of the culture, people, needs, gaps and markets of Borno State and the North area of Nigeria
- Good knowledge of project management and budget cycle.
- Very innovative with broad knowledge of diverse humanitarian assistance and development practices
- Very good knowledge of Northeast Nigeria and the emergency/recovery context
- First-hand experience of hard to reach areas and beneficiary population
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with sound interpersonal and communications skills.
- Experienced in collecting and analyzing data using statistical software's
- Good knowledge of procurement, logistics and supply chain management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team
- Familiarity with planning and implementation of humanitarian assistance
Summary Of Experience
A professional with over 6 years work experience in the Manufacturing and Humanitarian Sectors. Currently an assistant storekeeper with the UNWFP having gained over 3 years on the job experience managing UNWFP/Logistics Sector Common Storage Hubs in Dikwa and Monguno deep fields of Borno State with practical project management skill. I possess robust formal and informal knowledge on setting up and dismantling of Logistics Sector Mobile Storage Units (MSU) with temperature control facility and prefab structures within and outside the deep-field locations.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/28/82
- Nationality: Nigerian
Chess, Badminton
Passionate about playing chess and badminton