Logistician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AIHD is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in June 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization's main focus is on implementing evidence-based programmes and conducting research, training and advocacy in health and development issues that are contextually relevant to Kenya and the African countries. The organization also seeks to influence policy on key developmental issues such as health, poverty alleviation, child health, gender and youth.

JOB SUMMARY

The African Institute for Health and Development (AIHD) is seeking to recruit a Logistician to support the Accelerating Resilient Innovative Sustainable Elimination 2 (ARISE 2) programme. S/he will be seconded to the Division of Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases (DVBNTD) in the Ministry of Health (MoH). The officer will support the procurement activities under the ARISE 2 programme with a particular focus on projection, quantification, and inventory management.Qualifications Must be a holder of a degree in procurement, logistics or related field from a recognized university. Advanced professional certification in supply chain management preferably, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Ability to function optimally in sophisticated and high-pressure work environment, set appropriate priorities and deal successfully with numerous simultaneous demands at short notice. Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc). Familiar with NGO working environments and standard procedures. Experience working with a diverse portfolio of Donors and knowledge of specific donor guidelines.Proven Skills and Competencies: Have a high degree of flexibility and ability to work under acute hardship conditions against tight time limits. Ability to handle critical situations patiently with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Dedicated risk identification and effective implementation of risk management strategies. Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate and handle a diverse array of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop procurement plans for the ARISE 2 programme in collaboration with programme Coordinators/Managers and internal and external partners to support programme implementation. Prepare and submit timely and accurate logistics/procurement report(s) for nonpharmaceutical supplies to advise decision-making processes. Coordinate closely with the Programme teams to ensure that non-pharmaceutical supplies purchased are delivered, at the national and county level, in a timely fashion. Guarantee the maintenance of all other procurement files. Ensure that all supply chain established procedures are followed and adhered to in all transactions. Support in the suppliers' performance appraisals together with the AIHD procurement team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Logistics planning and management, Ability to coordinate, Logistics information systems, Procurement, Team leadership

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree