Logistics Officer

Logistics Officer

The Logistics Officer will coordinate and strengthen the organization's logistics, transportation, fleet management, inventory control, warehousing and supply chain support functions. The role involves ensuring the timely, cost-effective and accountable movement, storage, distribution and management of organizational supplies, equipment and other resources required for programme implementation and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics activities to support programme implementation and organizational operations across the head office and field locations.
• Develop and maintain logistics plans, schedules and movement arrangements based on programme requirements and operational priorities.
• Coordinate the transportation and distribution of programme supplies, equipment, materials and other organizational resources to designated locations.
• Work closely with Programme, Procurement, Finance and Administration teams to anticipate logistics needs and ensure timely availability of required resources.
• Monitor logistics requests and follow up to ensure that approved requests are processed and delivered within agreed timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of logistics activities, requests, movements, deliveries and associated documentation.
• Coordinate the effective utilization, allocation and scheduling of organizational vehicles in line with approved operational requirements.
• Maintain an updated vehicle register showing vehicle details, registration, assignment, mileage, maintenance history and other relevant information.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections, registration renewals and other statutory requirements to ensure that vehicles remain roadworthy.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements for staff, programme materials, supplies and equipment, subject to approved movement procedures.
• Coordinate the receipt, inspection, storage, handling and issuance of supplies, materials, equipment and other items delivered to organizational warehouses or storage facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records, bin cards, stock cards, goods received notes, goods issued notes and inventory registers.
• Ensure that stock movements are properly authorized, recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile physical balances against recorded inventory.
• Maintain and regularly update the organizational asset register.

Requirements

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic humanitarian and development environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in logistics coordination, fleet management, inventory control, and/or humanitarian supply chain operations.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents: An updated CV detailing relevant qualifications, logistics experience, technical competencies and professional achievements. A cover letter clearly demonstrating their suitability for the position. Applications should be submitted to: hr@lindiipeacefoundation.org