Abt Associates, a major American
business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company,
manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.
Under this contract, Abt will
implement entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on
insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in
reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African
countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in
IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.
Task Order 1 will support the U.S.
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an
integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden
of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since
2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive
vector control entomological data in the world.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project is
led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project
seeks candidates to assist in implementing in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo,
Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori and Eight Sub- counties
(Rangwe, Homa Bay Township, Ndhiwa, Mbita, Rachuonyo North, Kabondo, Kasipul
and Suba) in Homa Bay county Kenya in the following temporary positions:
Position: Operations
Site Coordinator
Supervisor: Sub County Coordinator
Location: Migori County, Kenya
No. Required: 70 (28 in Migori and 42 in Homa Bay)
Overall Purpose: Under the supervision of the VectorLink’s Sub County
Coordinator, ensures efficient logistics support services to county warehouse
and stores besides supervising Storekeeper. They are responsible to ensure that
the operational IRS operational plan is implemented in their specific
operational sites.
Programme Support:
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Provide overall oversight,
leadership, and management of IRS activities at operations site
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Responsible for overseeing all
administrative operations at the operational site.
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Supervise at least 3 spray teams
throughout the spray campaign
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Work closely with the site
supervisors and IEC Assistants to ensure proper coordination of mobilization and
spray operations activities in the site as per site operational plans
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Work closely with the sub-location
mobilizers’ team leader to ensure mass mobilization is conducted as required
and the communities are ready for spray and those missed are revisited for mop
up.
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Update village maps to show areas
already sprayed
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Provide oversight on property
management and inventory control activities at the operations site and ensures
no shortage of IRS commodities.
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Work closely with Sub-County
Coordinator and Environmental Compliance Officer, in strengthening
environmental compliance procedures and monitoring of IRS activities
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Ensure the team leader’s summary is
recorded in the spray performance tracker at the operations site on a daily
basis.
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Collect and deliver all daily spray
records to the M&E Assistants on a daily basis.
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Ensure vehicle log sheets is
completed accurately by drivers and duly signed daily.
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Oversee the collection of used
insecticide containers and ensure sorting, transportation and storage of same
in county central stores.
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Ensure all site-based personnel
timesheets are signed and uploaded on a daily basis. Endure hard copies of the
timesheets are shared timely with the finance assistant.
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Attend all morning mobilization and
end- of- day debrief meetings, and document issues discussed.
Required Qualifications and
Experience:
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Training in logistics, procurement,
supplies and management.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
preferred
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At least 2 years’ experience plus 6
months supervisory experience in handling basic logistic and procurement issues
in an established organizations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Additional professional training in
logistics management or any other relevant field.
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Demonstrated experience using
Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
preferred.
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Ability to understand and interpret
policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency
in a variety of circumstances.
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Good communication skills including
spoken and written English and Kiswahili is preferred
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Willingness and flexibility to work
long hours.
NB: These positions will be on a short term contract, not more
than 2 months and/or on need basis.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a
cover letter and updated CV to KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com with the title of the
position being applied for in the e-mail subject line specifying the work
location preferred i.e. county and ward e.g. ‘Store keeper-Migori county –
North Kamagambo’ by COB, November, 3rd 2019.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt
Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment
where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s
values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment
to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex,
creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.