CIMMYT Logistics and Procurement Assistant Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
CIMMYT Zambia looking for “Logistics and Procurement Assistant”.
Applicants with a degree in Bachelors Degree may apply on or before 8th June 2023.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an international organization focused on non-profit agricultural research and training that empowers farmers through science and innovation to nourish the world in the midst of a climate crisis. Applying high-quality science and strong partnerships, CIMMYT works to achieve a world with healthier and more prosperous people, free from global food crises and with more resilient agri-food systems. CIMMYT’s research brings enhanced productivity and better profits to farmers, mitigates the effects of the climate crisis, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.
CIMMYT Logistics and Procurement Assistant Jobs 2023
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th May 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Logistics and Procurement Assistant to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
| Position | Logistics and Procurement Assistant |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelors Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | 8th June 2023 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023
Job Description:
- Conduct procurement in-country to ensure effective and efficient management of the Office, in line with CIMMYT’s policies and delegation of authority.
- Works closely with the CIMMYT headquarters to comply and align the procurement process with pertinent polices.
- Facilitate the internal and external audits taking place in-country for CIMMYT.
- Arrange meetings, workshops, and seminars by supporting travel, VISAs, and help in deciding for hotel stay for visitors/officials, conference room booking etc.
- Manage Facilities and supplies and ensure timely replenishment of supplies working with providers
- Oversee office cleanliness and repairs working with and within the host institution policies.
- Recording keeping (virtual and physical) of important CIMMYT Documents.
- Any other activity as required by the supervisor.
- Ensure adequate transportation operation in country, from fleet requirements planning, vehicle purchase, registration, assignment, transfers, maintenance, to disposal and incidents (crash and collision) management.
- Implement the Transport Management Policies and procedures ensuring it is understood by all and it is adhered to.
- Ensure recharges to the customer units are accurate and timely and work together with the Fleet Management Unit at HQ and the Finance Coordinator in country in updating rates periodically.
- Maintain that vehicle files are well designed and organized, filling system is in order and all documentation is filed in respective files.
- Liaise with Insurance Company to optimize in insurance costs and coverage. Oversees accident reports and documentation is correctly filled out; submits the reports to the insurance company and follow-up on claims to completion.
- Ensure all new staff members are meeting the requirements to be authorized to drive CIMMYT vehicles.
- Support Internationally Recruited Staff in obtaining Driver’s licenses in Sudan.
- Support transportation budget monitoring with Finance Coordinator. Monitor fleet expenses (i.e maintenance, fuel, etc.) compare them to budget in a periodic manner to identify unusual trends/deviation and implement corrective actions to address them. Ensure fleet costs are properly charged in accordance with policy.
Position in Organization:
- Logistics and Procurement Assistant
- Location: Zambia, Lusaka
- Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS)
- Full time
- ZA23134
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in administration, Finance, or Operations.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in working in a multifunctional domain, ideally gained in both private and Non-For-Profit environments.
- Experience working with donors and knowledge of donor requirements of funded projects.
- Experience working in international environments.
How to Apply CIMMYT Logistics and Procurement Assistant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/00122E3A4F/
The Closing Date: 8th June 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click to View |
| Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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