Logistics Assistant

Our clients, Country Office Afghanistan based in Kabul is looking to collaborate with service providers who can provide services in support of the operation and maintenance of the client owned fleet trucks and workshops for effective implementation of client ongoing and future projects within the country. In this sense, Country Office Afghanistan is looking for qualified service providers capable of providing manpower services (drivers, mechanics and other categories of manpower as specified in this RFP) for operating the client-owned Fleet trucks as well as client vehicle workshops as per the terms of reference detailed in this document. Service providers must have the capacity to deploy staff of the various group functions to any location in Afghanistan where client has representation and operational needs across Afghanistan. client Afghanistan owns and operates a fleet of over 200 heavy cargo trucks plus machinery, water tankers, mobile workshops, and light vehicles. In addition to what was mentioned above, client Afghanistan in all area offices provides maintenance for its own as well as its partners’ trucks, light vehicles, machinery, and water tankers.

• Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

• Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.

• Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate.

• Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards.

• Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.

• Assist in management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.

• Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments, and operational planning for all delivery modalities.

• Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments, and operational planning for all delivery modalities.

• Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g., customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the supervisor.

• Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g., CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed decision making.

• Liaise with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management.

Under the direct supervision and overall direction of the client VAME Focal Point 

Functional capabilities & competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with transporter, service providers, superintendents, and other stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education & experience

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in logistics filed, preferably in a humanitarian context.

Language

• Fluent in English

This position did not require any competencies.

• Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

• Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

• Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

• Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.