THE CARTER CENTER
Vacancy Announcement
The Carter Center assists the Ministry of Health - Government of Southern Sudan through technical and operational support to two health programs: Guinea Worm Eradication and Trachoma Control programs. The Logistician will provide a full range of logistical and program
management services to The Carter Center (TCC) supported health programs in Southern Sudan.
Title: Logistician
Duty Station: Rumbek, Lakes State, Southern Sudan
Duration: One-year service contract (after 3-month probationary
period), renewable subject to performance.
Closing Date: June 5, 2010
Vacancy Announcement
The Carter Center assists the Ministry of Health - Government of Southern Sudan through technical and operational support to two health programs: Guinea Worm Eradication and Trachoma Control programs. The Logistician will provide a full range of logistical and program
management services to The Carter Center (TCC) supported health programs in Southern Sudan.
Title: Logistician
Duty Station: Rumbek, Lakes State, Southern Sudan
Duration: One-year service contract (after 3-month probationary
period), renewable subject to performance.
Closing Date: June 5, 2010
This position, under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident
Technical Advisor and the direct supervision of the Operations
Manager, includes but is not limited to the following
responsibilities:
a) Ensures transparent and proper use of all TCC assets at all times
and that stores in Rumbek and satellite offices are clean, secure, and
assets properly documented.
b) Daily management of logistics inventory using tally cards and
computer spreadsheets.
c) Facilitates shipping of supplies and staff to program locations
d) Serves as direct supervisor of all compound staff and storekeeper.
e) Directly supervises Rumbek compound management including
accommodation, board, security, and housekeeping.
f) Makes recommendations for improving logistics efficiency and
monitoring.
g) Updates inventories daily for weekly dissemination to Juba
headquarters.
h) Performs other program support duties as requested by the
Operations Manager and/or DRTA
Qualifications:
Minimum –
a) Three years of progressive experience in logistics management
b) Fluency in English
c) Able to work calmly under pressure and to meet deadlines
d) Maintain confidentiality of information
e) Teamwork skills
f) Demonstrated ability to use basic logistics management tools
Preferred –
a) Sudanese National
b) Ability to speak simple Arabic and at least one local language
Applicants desiring consideration for this post should submit the
following:
a) Application letter, identifying the position you are applying for
b) Current CV
c) Copies (no originals) of diplomas and certificates, including valid
driver’s license
d) List of reference names and up-to-date contact information
The Carter Center is a non-smoking work environment. Applications
from women are encouraged.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and supporting documents
addressed to the Deputy RTA by any of the following means not later
than June 5, 2010:
EMAIL: jobs@cartercenter-ssudan.com please put “logistician” in the
subject heading
DELIVERY:
The Carter Center
Kapoeta The Carter Center
Munuki Industrial Area
Juba The Carter Center
Rumbek
Only candidates qualifying for the initial short list will be
contacted.
