LOGISTICS OFFICER

Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is the Non-governmental Organization dully registered under the law of Tanzania, and it is centered in a marketing-focused, results-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and allied services. MST is a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global Partnership, which operates in over 46 countries worldwide. MST’s goal is to improve quality of life in Tanzania by dramatically improving access to and use of family planning and other reproductive health services.

Of recently, MST has been striving to secure funds from donors for implementation of its cantered objectives. The effort by MST to secure funds from donors have somehow been positive where the donor has proposed a new and streamlined project to be carried attracting a diversified aptitude.

The positions advertised herein are subject to fund availability from the prospective donor and therefore after passing the interview, qualified candidates for the positions advertised shall be called to assume their position with MST as soon as the funds is finally donated and remitted to MST or deed of donation or remission is executed. This project will commence immediately after availability of funds is irrevocably confirmed by the donor.

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our highly motivated team in the following roles;

LOGISTICS OFFICER

Job purpose
The Logistics Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating processes that ensure Marie Stopes Tanzania routine logistical operations function smoothly and efficiently, meeting the needs of its clients. Marie Stopes Tanzania’s Logistics officer is responsible for: transportation; stock control; warehousing; security; fleet management; asset management and ensuring structures are in place to monitor and manage the flow of goods and supplies through the organisation. The Logistics Manager is required to work closely with Marie Stopes Tanzania’s Finance Team, health services Team and the Procurement and logistics lead. The Logistics officer ensures that MSI Global Partnership best-practice policies are adhered to.

Key Responsibility
● To ensure Marie Stopes Tanzania warehouse management is in line with Marie Stopes International Global Partnership standards and best-practice, and that warehouse systems ensure efficiency of stored goods and supplies.
● To implement health and safety procedures in the warehouse
●.To work closely with the Procurement and logistics lead to apply best practice of inventory control, stock management & stock control, and develop strategies for procurement issues including spend analysis, and market and geographic considerations.
● To demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, work collaboratively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Minimum requirements
● Holder of a Degree or its equivalent preferably in Business Administration, Logistics or materials management.
● At least 3 years’ experience in a logistics setting in a large organization (NGO or commercial sector).
● Demonstrable skills in Microsoft Office computer programmes, particularly Word and Excel.
● Demonstrable experience of a range of logistics activities including, but not limited to: tender design and management; freight management; fleet management; warehouse management; security and people management.

Mode of Application
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below. Please indicate the work station of your interest.

Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 277 4991
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before 04/11/2014