PMI VectorLink Kenya Warehouse Assistants Jobs

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.


Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria.

Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world.

Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria is endemic.

Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project is led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.

The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project seeks candidates to assist in implementing in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo, Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori and Eight Sub- counties (Rangwe, Homabay Township, Ndhiwa, Mbita, Rachuonyo North, Kabondo, Kasipul and Suba) in Homabay county Kenya in the following temporary positions:

NB: These positions will be on a short term contract, not more than 2 months and/or on need basis.

These include:-

Position:

  • Warehouse Assistant

    Supervisor:

  • Warehouse Manager

    Location:

  • Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Kenya Warehouses

  • No. Required: 3 (1 Kisumu, 1 Migori and 1 Homabay)

    Overall Purpose: To assist in the management, receipt, delivery, and inventory control of items at the VectorLink’s project warehouse.

    Specific responsibilities

  • To assist in overseeing daily operations of warehouse and maintain inventory system at proper levels.
  • To ensure proper storage and identification of all items.
  • To inspect commodities received in the warehouse to verify quality and quantity of items delivered.
  • To keep track of receipts, records and
    withdrawals of all IRS related commodities in the Warehouse.
  • Follow up on supply requests from operational sites and liaise with the Warehouse Manager and operations sites managers to monitor progress.
  • Assist warehouse manager to ensure proper material and equipment storage to avoid damages and ensure rotation of short shelf life items.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Completion of certificate or diploma level in relevant field.
  • At least 6 months experience working as a stores assistant desired.
  • A certificate of good conduct may be required.
  • Membership of a recognized Professional Body i.e. either CIPS – UK or KISM would be an added advantage.

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Good communication skills including spoken and written English and Kiswahili, local languages are an added advantage.
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  • dditional professional training in procurement and logistics management preferred
  • Knowledge of USAID procurement policies and regulations a plus.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement software;
  • Ability to build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders
  • Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting;

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV to Kenya_IRSJobs@abtassoc.com with the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line e.g. “Warehouse Assistant” and specify the location/ward preferred by COB Wednesday, September 12th, 2018.
  • Please note that where there are multiple duty locations indicated for a position advertised above, the candidate is encouraged to state the most preferred duty location in the subject line as well.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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