Logistics Officer AT DevTech Systems, Inc. Abuja, NG

Job description

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm and small business dedicated to development, with over 30 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services.

DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

DevTech is seeking a local Logistics Officer to support the Director of Operations in the management of country office operations activities, for the Support for Strategic Information and Project Management Services (S4SIPMS). The Logistics Officer will be responsible for day-to-day logistics of the program. This will include all start-up and ongoing logistic task associated with data collection, organizing meetings for key staff, managing the logistics before, during and after completion. This will be a full-time position with benefits, based in Abuja, Nigeria. Only Nigerian applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the logistics of the project office.
• Oversee management, and control of logistics for M&E related work.
• Assist with scheduling needs, logistics, and branding requirements for meetings, trainings and other events.
• As required by the Director of Operations in the area of logistic support assist in vendor source selection, subcontracts and purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery and in accordance with DevTech and USAID policies and procedures.
• Prepare draft trip reports related to technical activities where logistical support was provided.
• Solicit input from the field-based monitoring coordinator and technical teams, assist with logistical arrangements and transportation needs related to monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Support the development and implementation of security policies, systems and processes.
• Provide program and administrative support duties as directed by the COP, Program Manager, and Director of Operations.
• Oversee security firm and provide security updates and discussions with team as needed.
• Oversee car drivers and coordinate travel with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in Operations, Business Administration or related field.
• 5 years of experience working on multi-million dollar USG/USAID contracts, including experience in supporting logistics, procurement, operations, administration.
• S/he will have demonstrated progressive experience working in the field of operations with knowledge of USAID requirements
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

NOTES: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards for the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow the guidance and perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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