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Seeking: Procurement / Logistics Officer
Are you a Kenyan with Logistics and Supply Chain Experience and interested in working on a Somalia Program?
Are you committed to honesty and integrity?
Would you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia?
Please read on!
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The Transition
Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and
responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
The overall program goal
is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion,
and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. TIS
implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization
goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Procurement and Logistics Officer.
As our Procurement and
Logistics Officer, you will work closely with the operations
coordination and all other TIS functional teams to include and not
limited to the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors
to support the above-referenced program objectives.
The work of
Procurement/Logistics Officer requires detailed knowledge and Somalia
experience, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the
exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
Qualifications and skills sought
- University degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other appropriate field.
- Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT exemption processes, Kenyan/Somalia laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
- Previous experience with USAID funded program, UN, International or Local NGOs is preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that may be involved in the overall implementation of the project
- Ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
- In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
- Functional competencies required: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, team player and cross cultural facilitator
- Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications, Microsoft Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English, Knowledge of Somali language is preferred
- Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
- Interest and availability to travel throughout Somalia.
Do you have the above qualifications and skills?
Please send
1) a CV
2) current position and salary history and
3) three professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Closing date: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.