Procurement & Logistics Officer

About Conflict Mitigation Assistance for Civilians (COMAC):

Blumont’s Conflict Mitigation Assistance for Civilians (COMAC) program provides comprehensive victims’ assistance (VA) to Afghan families suffering from military operations by delivering direct and indirect assistance, building the capacity of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA), advocacy, and outreach.

To build a sustainable base for VA in Afghanistan, COMAC focuses on building the capacity of GIRoA, especially MoLSAMD’s Martyrs and Disabled Division (MDD), as the main governmental entity for VA services while also addressing the broader challenges of collecting and managing data, national- and provincial-level stakeholder coordination, resource mobilization, enacting rights-based legislation and policies, and the systemic inclusion of victims and mainstreaming VA across sectors and programs. Capacity building efforts include participatory capacity assessments and workshops, reinforcing knowledge transfer for sustainability, coordinating with relevant service providers, and institutionalizing capacity building for the future. Together, these efforts touch on individual, organizational, and institutional levels.

Job Description:

Blumont is seeking candidate for the position of Procurement & Logistics Officer provide support activities through logistics and transportation, and local procurements. Specific job duties will include but not be limited to the following activities:

Specific Job Functions:

• Assist in procurement, logistics, and facility management of offices.
• Supports program and operations procurement in West Regions related provinces and districts
• Ensures procurement and logistics at regional office duty station are compliant with applicable USAID rules and regulations and Blumont policy.
• Responsible for facility management and maintenance in regional office, including operations procurement for the office and guesthouse (as applicable), facility repairs, logistics, transportation, and maintaining inventories, and ensuring the smooth functioning of all Blumont/COMAC facilities
• Coordinates with Security Manager to ensure all procurement and logistics for security, and security related vehicles and facilities is maintained.
• Undertakes regional travel to local districts, including to kinetic areas.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Social Science, Economics or any other related field with 5 years and master’s with 4 years of experience.
• Experience with donor-funded programs required, and previous experience on USAID-funded programs preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations required
• Fluency in written and verbal English required. Strong writing skills also required.
• Excellent computers skills, particularly with MS- Office Packages.

Skills & Competencies: 

• Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships between work units and departments
• Fluent written and spoken English, Dari and Pashto.
• Ability to develop policy and procedure guidelines
• Good adaptability and ability to work under extreme pressure
• Strong customer service and ability to work quickly under deadlines

Travel requirement:

• The incumbent will be required to travel to neighboring provinces on frequent basis. 

Submission Guideline:

Interested applicant are highly encouraged to apply for this position by filling the online application form and upload their cover letters and CVs through the following link:

https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3181&company=C0007749607P

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Note: Female candidates and People with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Submission Email:

https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3181&company=C0007749607P