USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflicts, promote stability and community cohesion, and strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Grants Logistics Assistant. As our Logistics Assistant, you will work closely with TIS functional teams to include and not limited to the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors to support the above-referenced program objectives.
The work of Grant Logistics Assistant requires detailed knowledge of Somali culture, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Business Administration, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
- Minimum two (2) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, Somalia laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
- Experience with event organizing and planning
- Previous experience with UN, international or local NGOs is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that may be involved in the overall implementation of the project
- Ability to maintain integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
- Functional competencies required include effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, team player and cross cultural facilitator
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications, Microsoft Outlook, Access and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English and Somali is required
HOW TO APPLY:
Do you have the above qualifications and skills? If so, please send (1) a CV that includes 3 references in PDF format (2) A cover letter explaining why you are eligible for the position,(3)A filled and signed copy of the 1420 bio data form which can be downloaded from http://www.usaid.gov/forms
Forward your application to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy tis@dai.com. Closing date:Wednesday, 15th July 2015.Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please put Grants Logistics Assistant as the email subject andindicate the region you are applying for in the subject line. -Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WOMEN STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
