Deadline: Ongoing
Abt Associates is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Administrative Assistant / Program Coordinator in Kenya.
The Administrative Assistant / Program Coordinator will be responsible for the inventory management, logistics functions, and overall program support.
Abt’s mission is to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant / Program Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Provide support, leadership, and management of IRS project activities at County level in collaboration with CHMTs.
- Management of the project’s inventory control system, including storage, quality control, inventory record keeping, and inventory reporting.
- Oversee storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodities and equipment throughout the project implementation area.
- Supervises seasonal Warehouse and Store Managers, and organizes capacity-building interventions to elevate their skills.
- Manages the logistics for all project activities, including spray operations, entomological activities, community mobilization, events such as workshops and meetings, lodging and travel arrangements, etc.
- In collaboration with the Operations Manager:
- Ensures health and safety measures are in place and followed at all store and spraying locations and ensuring all spray personnel undergo medical examination to check their fitness to conduct the spray.
- Ensures clearance and proper disposal of all contaminated waste material and obsolete items from project stores.
- Helps to train drivers, Washers and warehouse managers on environmental compliance issues.
- Working in close collaboration with the Operations Manager, supports all aspects of an IRS campaign including procurement, commodity distribution, supervision, environmental compliance, Community mobilization and M&E.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, Management, Administration, or other relevant field.
- High School Diploma and 3 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in the logistics and management of commodities.
- Demonstrated experience in warehouse/stores management.
- Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
- Previous experience in IRS or other malaria vector control efforts a plus.
- Fluency in English required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Abt.
