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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?
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.