Logistics Officer - Mogadishu

About the role

World Vision is hiring a Logistics Officer for its program in Mogadishu, Somalia. The incumbent acts as the program's primary contact for logistics operations, monitoring national pipelines for medical, food and other supplies so that sufficient quantities are always available. The post is field-based with frequent travel to field areas, and is open to female candidates only.

Key responsibilities

• Forecast, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate supply chain operations, and keep stakeholders and partners updated on orders and stock levels
• Manage in-country logistics, schedule distributions on time, supervise the logistics team and escalate complex issues to the supply chain manager
• Ensure transport of supplies complies with local regulations, check conformity on receipt and dispatch, and monitor food and medical supplies so they are distributed before expiry
• Handle customs clearance and BPS vendor screening, and liaise with the Nairobi supply chain team on international shipments
• Support tax exemption processes and file documents ready for audits
• Provide technical support for warehousing and inventory management, including regular physical counts, expiry checks, warehouse inspections and staff training
• Keep accounting, reporting and internal control records accurate and complete

Required profile

• Degree in Health Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration or Social Sciences
• At least three years of relevant experience in public health supply chain
• Experience in quantification, procurement, warehousing, distribution and commodity management
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement and distribution, and health or pharmaceutical qualifications, are an added advantage

Applicants must be local and will undergo reference and background checks. Only a merged application letter and CV should be attached.