AAH Regional Logistics Specialist Jobs Kenya 2024
AAH Regional Logistics Specialist Jobs Kenya 2024: Action Against Hunger has announced latest Job vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 24th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job Title: Regional Logistics Specialist
- Duty Station: Nairobi
- Country: Kenya
- Type: On Site
- Schedule: Full Time
- Deadline: Sep 24, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews and ensures the regular production of the country logistics reports are treated and integrated at global level.
Oversees internal control processes and appropriate use of resources ensuring that Action Against Hunger-HEARO countries are working in accordance with internal logistics procedures as well as all donor rules and policies.
Proposes and leads improvements in logistics processes for country offices specific to the Regional Logistics Specialist scope of work.
Provides technical guidance, mentoring, capacity building and professional development solutions to the Heads of Logistics at country level.
Plays a key role in the performance management of the Heads of Logistics at country level providing input on their technical skills, the accuracy of their work and timeliness of budgeting and reporting.
Oversees the preparation of required logistics reports to Action Against Hunger-USA and donor agencies (USAID, EU, ECHO, UN, etc.)
Provides analysis, input and feedback for the development country security plans including operational security of staff and equipment.
Documents, develops and standardizes tools, procedures and ways of working in logistics and security.
Participates in the design of the Action Against Hunger-USA logistics strategy and the achievement of its objectives
Identifies, adapts and implements best practices in the areas of logistics management from other INGOs and private sector organizations to improve processes, systems and ways of working at country and/or organizational level.
Represents Action Against Hunger-USA in relevant platforms and contributes to the overall visibility of the Logistics department.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Commerce, Logistics and procurement or Business management degree MBA preferred.
At least 7 years’ experience managing/coordinating country level logistics from a Regional level preferred.
Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the humanitarian and/or development work.
Demonstrable experience and skill with budget preparation (the logistics portion) and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports
Demonstrable knowledge of rules, regulations and donor policies governing the compliance / regulatory management of procurement rules from US Government (OFDA, USAID, BPRM), EU, ECHO, UN, and other agencies
Expertise with EPR system (LINK)
Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.
Experience working with diverse international teams; ability to communicate well in writing.
Able to work autonomously, with the capacity to juggle multiple projects and pay attention to many small details.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Membership in a professional body related to logistics is an added advantage.