Abt Associates Recruitment for Logistics Assistant
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Abt Associates Recruitment for Logistics Assistant.
Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it’s welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, they address the world’s most pressing issues.
Job Description
- Company: Abt Associates
- Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- State: Accra
- Job type: Full-Time
Job Details
For the VectorLink project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary position for Logistics Assistant at each of the districts below. Candidates residing in these locations have an added advantage. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 3 months
| DISTRICT | OPERATIONAL SITES |
| Kumbungu | Kumbungu |
| West Mamprusi | Wungu |
| Mamprugu Moagduri | Kubori |
| East Mamprusi | Gambaga, |
| Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri/ Yunyoo-Nasuan | Bunkpurugu |
| Karaga | Karaga, |
| Gushegu | Gushegu, |
| Tatale Sanguli | Tatale |
Prior to recruitment, selected candidates will go through a training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Logistics Assistants will be supervised by the District Operations Coordinator and also report to the Procurement and Logistics Manager.
Responsibilities
- Manage all inventory received for IRS in the assigned district on a daily basis.
- Prepare weekly logistic and supply needs tracker for each operational site of the district.
- Supervise management of the district store rooms to make sure they are in compliance with the best warehouse and inventory management practices
- Prepare logistic requests and follow up on the requests
- Prepare monthly logistic status reports
- Work closely with store assistants to serialize insecticide
- Work closely with store assistants in the assigned district to ensure proper inventory movement documentation and sufficient supply of materials at all times during IRS campaign.
Requirements
- Minimum of Higher National Diploma in purchasing and supply or another relevant field
- Previous experience in logistics management is preferred
- Good communication, negotiation and analytical skills
- Team player able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Must be computer-literate with good understanding in the use of MS office applications
- Previous work experience in IRS will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Select a preferred district from the list provided above and state it in your application letter. Application letters that do not have a specific district indicated will not be considered. Submit an application letter and CV by ONE of the methods stated below. Do not use both methods to apply:
- Email application to the following address: [email protected]. Please indicate the position and preferred district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered.
- Deliver application by hand to the Abt/PMI VectorLink Project office located near VSO office of the SSNIT Road Junction Kalpohine Estates, Tamale.
The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2019; Note: Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Females are particularly encouraged to apply!
