Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

For the VectorLink project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions for Logistics Assistant (8 positions) at each of the eight locations below. Abt is encouraging  candidates residing in these locations to apply. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to three months.

Prior to recruitment, selected candidates will go through a training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Logistics Assistants will be under the supervision of the District Operations Coordinator and also report to the Project Procurement and Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities of Logistics Assistants

• Manage all logistics received for IRS activities in the assigned district on a daily basis.
• Manage supplies and logistical needs of the IRS operational sites
• Prepare weekly logistic needs tracker for each operational site of the district.
• Supervise management of the district store rooms  to make sure they are in compliance with the best warehouse and inventory management practices.
• Prepare logistic requests and make follow up on the requests.
• Prepare monthly logistic status reports
• Work closely with store assistants in the assigned district to ensure proper inventory records and sufficient supply of materials at all times during IRS campaign.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of Higher National Diploma in purchasing and supply or other relevant field
• Previous experience in logistics management is preferred.
• Good communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Team player able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be computer-literate with good understanding in the use of MS office applications
• Previous work experience in IRS will be an added advantage.