Logistics Specialist

Kenya

Background:

SoCha is contracted to support USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) staff and stakeholders to be more efficient, effective, transparent, inclusive, and skilled in achieving development outcomes through the USAID/KEA Localization, Inclusion and Sustainability (LISA) Activity. Enhancing USAID/KEA’s organizational project design; programming; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) objectives, and mission-wide localization efforts through LISA is critical to ensure the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS) are implemented with a heightened focus on working with local partners. Elevating local voices and co-developing and co-creating our programs with local partners, including marginalized populations, girls and women, and youth, is key to the Mission and Agency’s priorities.

Scope of work:

LISA is seeking to recruit a Logistics Specialist. This position reports to the Finance and Administration Director. As part of the LISA activity there is a significant component of logistics to support the LISA activities, and this position will work closely with the program and finance teams to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations. Responsibilities will include:

Oversee logistics activities for the LISA activity.
Support, and follow-up on procurements, and ensure compliance with relevant procedures related to travel.
Plan and support all logistics for program activities.
Ensure effective operations by coordinating with drivers, venues, suppliers and short-term logisticians.
Maintain and update LISA’s calendar of activities.
Collaborate with technical and program teams and staff to draft contracts with vendors and service providers related to logistics.
Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
Ensure that logistics activities are executed to high standards, resulting in customer satisfaction.
Foster and manage all relationships with vendors and service providers and ensure compliance with the terms of their contracts or service agreements.
Other responsibilities, as determined by the Finance and Administration Director.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, business management, business administration, economics, procurement or any related field.
At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role.
Knowledge in working for non-profit organizational operations and USAID activities.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English and Kiswahili.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Location:

The Logistics Specialist will be based in Nairobi, with occasional travel within the country.

How to Apply:

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Position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.

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Logistics Specialist – Kenya