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- Prepares technical specifications and obtains price quotations for goods and services, conducting comparative analysis of supplier prices;
- As required, provides assistance in the import clearing process of goods purchased abroad;
- Complies with USAID and EDC procurement procedures and regulations;
- Conducts quality and cost control checks through regular market surveys of goods and services;
- Ensures timely submission of documents such as purchase orders, invoices, or other administrative documentation to the finance and accounting staff;
- Ensures that logistics and procurement files are updated and accurate;
- Monitors and produces monthly fuel consumption reports for vehicles and project generators;
- Oversees vehicle log books and ensures they are up to date;
- Responsible for car hire coordination to support project transportation needs;
- Manages logistics arrangements for high level and routine project activities, including local and international transport, hotel bookings, and conference and workshop facilities;
- Coordinates with project team to ensure that delivery of supplies and materials is completed in a timely manner;
- Other duties as required.
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Qualifications
The Logistics Specialist shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Social Science or other related area or equivalent experience required.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 6 to 7 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience required, including at least 3 years of experience in logistics;
- Experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable;
- Experience coordinating logistics for trainings and workshops required;
- Technical skills and experience in at least one area of Operations – Transport or Procurement;
- Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Must be proactive, able to work independently and meet tight deadlines;
- Culturally astute, respectful with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Detail-oriented and organized with ability to multi-task;
- Experience working with computers, especially MS Word and MS Excel.
Language:
Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.