Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Grade: Rapid Responder (RR) equivalency
Department: Africa CDC
Supervisor: Primary Supervisor- Head of Division, Disease Control & Prevention
Secondary Supervisor -Technical Assistance Team Lead
Duty Station: Assigned Country

Job Description Summary
The Logistics and Supply Officer will support coordination of logistics and supply chainrelated
activities of Africa CDC for the Saving Lives and Livelihoods Programme and other logistics and
supply chain needs of the assigned member state as a way of strengthening the health sytem of
the assigned member state.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Logistics and Supply Chain Officer shall:
• Support the coordination and management of logistics functions of Africa CDC for theSaving Lives and Livelihoods programme working closely with implementing partners andmember states.
• Identify requirements and establish and maintain all logistical infrastructures for administration and operations.
• Plan the logistics capacity need for Africa CDC and the member states including the programme
• Develop and maintain contacts with a broad range of partners in-country, including
• governments, partners, the wider UN agencies, and relevant Non-State actors to support
• Africa CDC’s field mission operations and ensure the mission is coordinated with other actors in-country.
• Work with the wider programme technical teams to develop strategy and coordinate logistics planning requirements of both the Africa CDC SLL program and the member states
• Provide field logistical support and coordination, including.
• In-country risk assessment for deployed resources
• Assessments of partner agency logistics and supply in emergency situations
• Identify and procure equipment and supplies in country
• Establish, manage and maintain essential communications both within the deployed team and with wider agency collaborators.
• Maintain a flexible system of logistical support to ensure rapid acquisition and transport of requested resources
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of activities and audit controls.
• Represent Africa CDC team in logistics coordination meetings and ensure coordination with partners
• Represent Africa CDC in a professional manner, which creates a positiveimage and enhances the credibility of the organization
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualification and work experience required
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, or other clearly related disciplines. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Managerial/supervisory experience is an added advantage.
OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, or other clearly related disciplines. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of work experience. Managerial/supervisory experience is an added advantage.

Required skills and Competencies
A. Functional skills
• Proven work experience in supporting or managing logistics operation for public health programmes
• Extensive knowledge of vaccine supply chain management.
• Familiar with laws, regulations, and requirements as they apply to logistics
• Knowledge of public health will be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications experience in using office software such as MS Power Point,Word and Excel.

B. Personal Abilities
• Good coordination and organizational abilities
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to plan ahead and predict potential and emerging barriers
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and with external stakeholders
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit
• Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse team
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible

Language Requirement
• Applicants must be proficient in at least one of the African Union working languages (English,French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish or Swahili). Knowledge of two or more of African Union working languages would be an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract of which the first three months will be
considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be renewedannually subject to
satisfactory performance and fund availability.

Gender Mainstreaming
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women arestrongly
encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
For International hires indicative pay is US$ 6,000 per month.For local hires, the indicative pay is
US$ 3,000 per month.

Job Experience:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:
Interested candidates are welcome to apply by either of these two means.
a. The Ministry of Health or the National Public Health Institute of member state can submit
a maximum of three CVs for a position

Or send applications to;
• The Administration & Human Resource Office
• African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
• https://recruitment.afenet.net  and a copy on Email: sec@afenet.net 
*ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.
Please note that all applications should be sent online by close of business 5:30 pm (EAT)
Friday April 7, 2023
Note: More details about this position can be obtained from our website: www.afenet.net


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