Procurement and Logistics Assistant at Chemonics
Job Overview
Procurement and Logistics Assistant at Chemonics
Procurement and Logistics Assistant at Chemonics
November, 2023
Chemonics seeks a Procurement and Logistics Assistant for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka (Crosscutting Nutrition) project. The five-year project aims to strengthen health and food market systems that promote the adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
This position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzanian nationals are encouraged to apply for the position.
Responsibilities:
Coordinating travel logistics for staff members based in Dar es Salaam and the project’s regional offices, including arranging air travel, booking hotel accommodations, organizing travel by road, overseeing maintenance of project vehicles, and supervising the Dar es Salaam office drivers.
Assisting the finance team with the review and processing of staff travel advances and expense reports.
Maintaining electronic and hard-copy procurement files, communicating with vendors, tracking procurements reporting requirements
Coordinating procurement needs, including identifying suitable vendors, collecting price quotes, and assisting to document office supply inventories. Maintains relationships with appropriate vendors
Assisting in maintaining the integrity of project procurement processes and ensuring all security practices of the project are being followed
Qualifications:
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination required; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Minimum two years of experience working in either a procurement and/or logistics role, or one year in a similar role on a USAID-funded project
Knowledge of USAID regulations and procurement procedures strongly desired
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and application through this link. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, November 27, 2023, however, please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
