EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is a global nonprofit organization that designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Working with public sector and private partners, we harness the power of people and systems to improve education, health promotion and care, workforce preparation, communications technologies, and civic engagement.  Founded in 1958, EDC’s headquarters are located in Waltham MA, USA.  We also have offices in New York City and Washington, DC, USA.  EDC implements projects in over 35 countries.  

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The USAID funded READ II is a five year project lead by Creative Associates with a subcontract to EDC to improve the reading proficiency of 15 million children by 2022, with a focus on six target regions. The project will focus on three main areas of intervention to achieve its goal to improve students’ reading fluency and comprehension: 1) improving classroom reading and writing instruction, 2) strengthening community engagement in education activities and 3) improving leadership, management and delivery capacity at each administrative level. 

Position Summary:

The Logistics Officer will perform a range of tasks and provide oversight of communications, mail, inventory management, supplies and equipment maintenance and timely staff services and efficient office operations.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Logistics Officer will report to the Regional Director and coordinate with the Logistics Manager and Procurement Officer in the Addis Ababa office. 

Primary Logistics Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the main point of contact with regards to operational activities eg. regional training facilitation, procurement, inventory, logistics, security and HR-related issues within the region
• Responsible for procurement process of the regional office by working closely with the Procurement Manager in Addis Ababa.
• Maintain and update database of trainings/workshops, and participants sponsored by the Project and report as required.
• Conducts coordination of vehicles and drivers.
•  Provides oversight of vehicle logs, vehicle maintenance; identifies vehicle needs and reviews driver timesheets.
• Collects quotations for procurement.
• Handles all logistical coordination for project training workshops and events, including invitations, refreshments, room rental, printing, etc. 
• Coordinates transportation and delivery of procurement and inventory.
• Responds to procurement/logistics requests related to supplies, materials for project activities.
• Handles all email, mail and phone general inquiries and requests for information and materials.
• Collects departmental logistical updates for monthly organization report.
• Assists with ordering supplies and inventory, as needed.
• Assists with trip expense reports, photocopying, ordering books and materials as needed.
• Assists staff with mailing projects and provides support assistance.
• Ensure that all fast-moving stock items are replaced in a timely manner ensuring continuity of supplies
• In close coordination with the Operations department (Addis), manage the regional procurement, maintenance, and inventory of office-related goods and services 
• Assist staff within the regional office in completing time sheets and submit to Central office.
• Develop and maintain filing system (both electronic and hard copies).
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
• Must have at least three years of work experience in logistics;
• Fluency in English is required. 

How to apply 

Deadline for application submission is  August 22, 2019  at 5pm Ethiopia Time.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.