Logistics Officer at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

Summary of Primary Duties

The Logistics Officer will oversee all logistics-related activities for KIWASH in the Kisumu office and the Western Region. S/he shall ensure that the outlined logistics policies and procedures are implemented. The Logistics Officer shall provide and maintain complete and accurate data for all logistics and inventory files.

Essential Duties

· Support day-to-day logistics issues, including travel schedules and itineraries, reservations, and support for planned KIWASH events and activities;

· Assist in managing the customs clearance program and document filing system;

• Maintain project inventory system; Regularly audit office inventory and update of TAMIS;
• Maintain custody of office phones for visiting STTA and office sim card management
• Serve as a point of contact for logistics-related questions during audits;
• Assist with identification of and negotiation with local vendors and other procurement related tasks. Especially with logistics related procurement
• Arranges all visa and custom exemptions for expatriate staff and national staff
• Fuel management and vehicle maintenance
• Making and tracking of taxi travel arrangements for meetings and events
• Carry out any other relevant duties requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· The Logistics Officer will supervise the Project Driver.

Qualifications

· B.A. Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.

· 3+ years of relevant experience in logistics, office administration, and/or project operations

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on donor-funded projects
• Ability to respond effectively to the time-sensitive inquiries
• Experience with Microsoft office suite
• An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus and able to multitask
• Fluency in English

Base of Operations

· Kisumu, Kenya

Reporting

· The Logistics Officer will report to the HR/Office Manager.