Procurement / Logistics Officer Jobs at USAID TIS Program
Seeking: Procurement / Logistics Officer
Are you a Somali speaking Kenyan with logistics and chain supply experience and interest in working on Somalia program?
Are you committed to honesty and integrity?
Would you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia?
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 in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
- Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT, 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 integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
- 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
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications, Microsoft Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English, Knowledge of Somali language preferred.
- Must have a valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
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: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
