Logistics Coordinator at Abt Associates Inc: (Deadline 24 March 2023)

Logistics Coordinator at Abt Associates Inc: (Deadline 24 March 2023)

Logistics Coordinator – PMI Evolve Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

Job Identification

103222

Job Category

Program Delivery

Locations

• Abt Associates, Kigali, RW

Posting Date

03/09/2023, 08:54 PM

Apply Before

03/24/2023, 07:54 PM

Degree Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Job Schedule

Full time

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 Coordinator, you will be responsible for the inventory management and logistics functions of malaria vector control activities for the PMI Evolve Project.

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.
• Direct and supervise the storage, distribution, and transport of IVC – whether IRS, ITN, entomology, LSM, or new malaria vector control products – commodities and equipment throughout the country.
• Prepare logistics and materials distribution plan prior to each IRS/LSM campaign or ITN distribution.
• Supervise Warehouse Manager and work closely with local government stakeholders, partner organizations, and/or community leaders to leverage existing logistics capacity and elevate their skills.
• Manage the logistics for all project activities, including IRS/LSM campaigns, routine and/or mass ITN distributions, entomological activities, and other events such as trainings, workshops, and meetings, etc.
• In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance & Safety Officer:
  • Ensure that all health and safety measures are in place and followed when utilizing insecticide- or larvicide-based products.
  • Ensure clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project stores.
  • Help to train warehouse managers, site supervisors, storekeepers, and other seasonal support staff on environmental compliance and safety issues related to malaria vector control interventions.

What We Value

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + two years of relevant experience, or master’s degree + zero years of relevant experience,

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in the logistics and management of commodities. Demonstrated experience in field warehouse/stores management.
• At least two (2) years working in close partnership with government stakeholders, local community leaders, and partner organizations with an emphasis on capacity strengthening and skills transfer.
• Demonstrated experience managing logistics for ITN distribution, IRS, or LSM is an advantage.
• Demonstrated capability to work in close partnership with external stakeholders and transfer skills.
• Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
• English language fluency and Kinyarwanda proficiency

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.

About Us

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.

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