East Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Scope of Work: Logistics Coordinator
Scope of Work: Logistics Coordinator
Background: The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub
(TIH) project is intended to spur inclusive economic growth by promoting an
enabling environment for trade and investment and increasing East African trade
and investment, particularly to and from the United States.
Objectives and Duties:
- The Logistics Coordinator will oversee all
logistics-related activities for East Africa TIH in the Nairobi
office.
- S/he will ensure that the outlined logistics
policies and procedures are implemented.
- The Logistics Specialist will provide and
maintain complete and accurate data for all logistics files.
- The Logistics Specialist will perform the
following functions, but not limited to:
- Manage the customs clearance program and
document filing system and liaise with customs authorities as necessary.
- Oversee day‐to‐day logistics issues, including travel
schedules and itineraries, reservations, and support for planned TIH events and activities.
- Manage the regional travel of staff, including
flight and lodging accommodations.
- Coordinate the daily use of vehicles and other
shared office equipment.
- Work with Finance and Procurements teams on
the receiving of goods and inspection processes.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent in related
field
- 4 years work experience in the administrative
support field preferably with international donor-funded projects, UN
agencies, or NGOs.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
- Computer literate with e-mail, word
processing, and spreadsheet experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Logistics Coordinator will have no
supervisory responsibilities.
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Logistics Coordinator will report to the
HR/Office Manager.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to EastAfricaTrade@dai.com.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to EastAfricaTrade@dai.com.
Candidates must reference the
position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
CVs are due by September 18th, 2014.
No phone inquiries will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No phone inquiries will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.