Logistics and Warehouse Manager at Abt Associates Inc: (Deadline 12 July 2023)

Logistics and Warehouse Manager – PMI Evolve Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DESCRIPTION

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity 

As the Logistics and Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for inventory management and logistics functions of malaria vector control activities for the PMI Evolve Project. You will ensure that commodities used in integrated vector control (IVC) campaigns are secure and safely stored at the project’s main warehouse. You will help arrange for the logistics of delivering all IVC commodities – whether IRS, ITN, or new malaria vector control products – to campaign operations sites in various locations, and assuring accurate inventory counts for all commodities being used during an IVC campaign. You will be expected to liaise regularly with the seasonally employed district and sector storekeepers, logistics assistants, and/or IVC site supervisors during campaigns to ensure all needed commodities remain in-stock, and updating project staff of stock movements, inventories, and trends.

Project Description

The PMI Evolve Project supports the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control strategy with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria while promoting equity to sustain malaria gains. Abt has implemented integrated vector control for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS), technical assistance for insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution and durability monitoring, and new approaches for larval source management (LSM). Additionally, Abt’s PMI-funded work manages the most comprehensive malaria vector entomological surveillance programs in 21 African countries to inform malaria vector control trends, strategies, and impact. Under the PMI Evolve Project, Abt will further its delivery of integrated vector control programs by partnering with local communities, organizations, and governments to co-design and co-implement tailored malaria vector control programs. The end goal is fighting malaria while strengthening local capacity to sustain malaria gains.

Core Responsibilities 

• Management of the project’s inventory control system, including storage, quality control, inventory record keeping, and inventory reporting.
• Working with the project staff to supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IVC-whether IRS, ITN, entomology, or new malaria vector control products- commodities and equipment throughout the country.
• Preparing logistics and materials distribution plan prior to each IRS campaign or ITN distribution.
• Receipt and quality control of delivered goods to project warehouse.
• Processing appropriate hard copy and/or digital supply chain documentation to document stock movement and updating stock cards to assure an accurate count of IVC commodities at the central warehouse.
• Working with project staff to supervise storekeepers, IRS operation sites, and/or ITN distribution points.
• Assuring accurate and exact knowledge of IVC malaria commodities at the central warehouse.
• Ensuring that at the end of an IVC campaign and/or distribution event, the personal protective equipment (PPE) and commodities are retrieved from the districts and are accurately recorded in the stock register.
• In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance & Safety Officer:
• Ensuring that all health and safety measures are in place and followed when utilizing insecticide- or larvicide-based products.
• Ensuring clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project store.

What We Value

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + two years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or another relevant field.
• At least four years in supply chain management and the storage of health commodities.
• Demonstrated experience in logistics and warehouse/stores management.
• Experience managing ITN, or IRS commodities for malaria vector control is an advantage.
• Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
• Excellent in MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience with international donor projects preferred.
• English language fluency and Kinyarwanda.

To apply, send your CV and Cover Letter to irsprojectrwanda@gmail.com

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.