10 Job positions of District Logistics Assistants at Abt Associates Inc: (Deadline 5 April, 2024)
Abt Associates Inc
REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project was awarded to Abt Associates on December 19, 2022. The purpose of this contract is to support PMI, as well as U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Missions and Bureaus, with the planning, implementing, and monitoring of malaria vector control programs, including Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs), and larval source management (LSM). PMI Evolve will strengthen the capacity of local institutions, including Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)/ Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD), district health offices, and research institutions to independently conduct vector control programs. PMI Evolve is also responsible for entomological monitoring and conducting operations research on new vector control innovations. PMI Evolve will incorporate gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) and climate change initiatives as cross-cutting themes with the overall goal of ending malaria faster. Activities are carried out in full collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)/ Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD).
PMI Evolve Rwanda Project in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)/ Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD) is carrying out recruitment activities to fill various temporary district and sector positions for the PMI Evolve Project and the Government of Rwanda/Global Fund supported IRS districts. The position(s) will be based where the need has been identified specially at various districts/sectors in Rwanda on occasional basis.
District Logistics Assistants – 10 positions
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Facilitate the purchase of required commodities in field stations.
- Ensure proper management of district warehouse in accordance with Abt Associates and USAID regulations.
- Submit inventory reports and other relevant deliverables before after the IRS spray campaign.
- Ensure vehicle logbooks are completed accurately by drivers.
- Oversees the district logistics operations in collaboration with the District Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator.
- Collect supply requests from project sites and liaise with the Logistics Coordinator and District Coordinator to monitor progress of dispatch of requested supplies to field warehouses and stores.
- Plan and organise daily and weekly projections of logistics’ needs and movement in the district.
- Assist in carrying out a quarterly inventory of all Abt Associates equipment and stocks and report to the Logistics Coordinator
- Ensure regular follow up of the hired project vehicles in the field and solicit other vehicles when required for project activities in liaison with the District Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Preferred Skills/Prerequisites:
- Strong scheduling ability.
- Excellent communication skills and including spoken and written English, French or of both, Proficiency in Kinyarwanda is compulsory.
- Knowledge in logistics, warehousing, and stock management.
- Willingness and flexibility to work long hours.
- Computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Word).
- Candidates with documented IRS experience will have an added advantage.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma A2.
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit: the application letter, copy of National Identification Card, copies of degree and certificates and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone) and their referees.
Applications should be addressed to: “Chief of Party, PMI Evolve Rwanda Project”.
Applications can be submitted to the following mailbox: RwandaJobs@abtassoc.com. Remember to indicate in Subject line the position you are applying for. All applications must be submitted on or before 5th April 2024 at 11:59pm. Once again, this will be a temporary engagement lasting less than 90 days. You can only apply for one position. Candidates who will apply for more than one position will be immediately disqualified. Canvassing or calling will lead to automatic disqualification for further candidacy.
No fee should be charged at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other). Should you be asked, or you are aware of anyone asking for any incentive during the recruitment process, please contact PMI Evolve Rwanda Project on the following numbers: +250.252.572.321/2/4.
Abt Associates is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply for these positions.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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