The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS), funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia and self-declared region of Somaliland. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with their government officials.
TIS is in the process of recruiting for the position of Procurement/Logistics Officer in Galmudug. This position is funded through DAI, a US based firm, implementing the Transition Initiative for Stabilization (TIS) program funded by USAID.
The Procurement/Logistics Officer 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. S/he requires detailed knowledge of Somali culture, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
• University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
EXPERIENCE
• Five years working experience in a complex and challenging field operation in unstable developing countries to include work in either humanitarian, transitional, or general development programmatic areas; • Experience in training teams; • Experience setting up systems and office procurement; • Familiarity with audit processes preferred; • Experience with compliance, budgeting, financial management, and competitive procurement; • Previous experience working in Somalia highly sought; • In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
SKILLS • Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia on socio-political and culture issues. • Demonstrated integrity and adherence to highest ethical standards. • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.
LANGUAGES • English and Somali language fluency required
Interested candidates should e-mail their CVs and an accompanying cover letter, stating the name of the position and office for which they are applying, to TIS@dai.com. The deadline for application is 3rd June 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply.
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