Logistics Assistant at Abt Associates

No. required: 2 (1 Migori and 1 Homabay)

Overall Purpose: Under the supervision of the County Coordinator, support the purchase and distribution of supplies and commodities for the project besides ensuring efficient logistics support services to VectorLink County Operation sites stores and supervising Storekeepers.

Programme support:

• Provides logistical support for project activities, including spray operations, transport, events such as workshops and meetings, etc.
• Assists in managing the inventory, storage and timely disposal of used and irreparable materials, under the direction of the Supply Chain Coordinator
• Ensure vehicle daily use sheet is completed accurately by drivers.
• Ensuring regular follow up of the hired project vehicles in the filed plan for any requirement for programme activities in liaison with the County Coordinator and Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Oversee the collection of used bottles of chemical and PPEs and ensure sorting and storage of same in County central stores.
• Plan and organise daily and weekly projections of logistics needs and movement.
• Ensure regular restocking of insecticides and other materials is done on time and before stock runs out.

Required qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Vocational training in logistics, procurement, supplies and management.
• At least 2 years plus 6 months supervisory experience in handling basic Logistic and procurement issues in an established organization.
• Membership of a recognized Professional Body i.e. either CIPS – UK or KISM would be an added advantage.
• A certificate of good conduct may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Additional professional training in procurement and logistics management preferred
• Knowledge of USAID procurement rules and regulations a plus.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.
• Good communication skills including spoken and written English and Kiswahili is preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness and flexibility to work long hours.