JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Logistics Officer

The Pakistan Maternal and Newborn Health (PMNH) is a five-year USAID funded project aimed at improving access to and quality of maternal, newborn, child health and family planning services in underserved communities, with a long-term goal of scale-up nationwide. The project is implemented by JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc (JSI). A Boston based public health management firm dedicated to improving the health of underserved populations in the United States and the developing world.

The Logistics Officer will assist Deputy Director Admin. & Logistics in procurement and logistics functions of JSI PMNH program. She/he will work closely and under the supervision of the Deputy Director Administration & Logistics. She/he will provide support to manage and oversee local as well as off-shore procurement of goods and services of the project. Coordinate and liaise with concerned GOP departments for obtaining visas, exemption certificates and any other documents required from GOP.

Minimum requirements for the position are:

• Graduation.

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with international organizations.

• Excellent communication and written skills.

• Good computer skills.

• Familiarity with procurement practices and procedures.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Well organized & well groomed. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide assistance in local and off-shore procurements;
2. Identify contractors, collection of quotations/ bids, prepare bid analysis;
3. Conduct Market Surveys;
4. Liaison with contractors for prompt and timely delivery of goods;
5. Preparation of Budgets for procurements;
6. Co-ordination with PAIMAN field offices for their procurement and logistics requirements;
7. Follow-up with the contractors for after sale and service of equipment provided by them;
8. Maintain database for reputable vendors and suppliers of goods and services;
9. Responsible to maintain updated inventory of all non-expandable items for JSI and Field Offices;
10. Carry out periodic checks of the inventory physically;
11. Provide assistance in obtaining exemption certificates from EAD;
12. Provide assistance in obtaining visas for expatriate staff;
13. Provide assistance for clearance of goods from Customs Department;
14. Any other task assigned by the management.
    

Interested candidates send their applications to the Director Administration, JSI Research and Training Institute, house No 6, street no 5, F-8/3, Islamabad latest by February 27, 2008.

Applications can also be sent via email to: info@jsi.org.pk (Please mention position in the subject line)