ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures.

Cuso presently supports programs implemented in Africa, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Find out more at www.cusointernational.org 

We have been working in Ethiopia since July 2015 by obtaining an official licence from Authority for Civil Society Organizations.  

 With funding from Global Affairs of Canada (GAC), Cuso International, in partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE), has been delivering Promoting Greater Access to University for Girls (U-GIRLS 2) Project in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia, since the June 2020. U-GIRLS 2 Project addresses a number of barriers that impede adolescent girls’ education and enhances academic, social and soft skills for adolescent girls, including those with disabilities. In addition, the project focuses in strengthening the capacity of teachers and education institutions to deliver quality and gender-sensitive education. The initiative seeks to adopt a holistic and transformational approach to address barriers to girls’ higher educations, including through community engagement. U-GIRLS 2 Project has been implemented in selected seven high schools of BSG Regional State.

 ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Operation Officer, the Logistic Assistant (LA) will provide comprehensive logistics, project administration support, store management function to the UGIRLS2 project.  The LA would play an active role to ensure relevant project inputs acquired, stored, and distributed timely as per Cuso International requirements.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Project Administration and Logistic Services  

• Proactively manage program management and admin staff travel logistics (vehicles arrangement, coordination of project field travels, documentation of field visit related reports, etc.)

• Responsible for facilitating for project procurement, and service contracting in Assosa as well as in the U-GIRLS2 project target areas of BSG

• Manage local procurement for the office including tender announcement, quotation collection, organization of selection process, purchase, and delivery.

• Supervision and performance managing of any agencies or Cuso services providers contracted to support Assosa Project Office

• Prepare and maintain project beneficiaries and partners files for provision of good and supplies

• Prepare accurate databased for distribution of suppliers for partners and project beneficiaries.

• Providing all project supplies according to the approved and properly requisition and documents on time.

• Manage the CPO store and do regular inventories stocks and timely distribution of assets as planned

• Support the CPO team on preparing and managing vendors list, organize and deliver receipts and any supporting documents to the finance team on a timely basis.

• Assist in providing all project supplies according to the approval and proper requisition and documents on time.

• Maintain accurate project office transportation records, ensuring vehicles are regularly serviced, have appropriate insurance and other legal documentation requirements, and that they are used in line with established procedures.

• Keep track of fuel utilization of the vehicle and regularly monitor the fuel consumption.

• Follow up proper functioning and maintenance of the office equipment’s (Printers, Scanner, Computers, Telephone, Generator, Toilet)

• Monitor & ensure the office & Toilet cleaning.

• Maintains and updates Office Equipment’s records. Attach Asset Tag number to all Equipment.

• Conduct regular planning and facilitate timely procurement of goods and services for the field office.

• Provide logistic assistance in running workshops / trainings and conduct payment for participants when appropriate.

• Maintain teamwork through working with the program team, finance, and procurement officers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in resource utilization and prepare and submit timely reports to the program manager.

• Preparing work plan and cash advance request for monthly and quarterly office utility costs and program implementation and settle all floats taken as per Cuso International financial policies and procedures on time.

 Location: Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Assosa, Ethiopia

Reports to: UGIRLS-2 Project – Operation Officer

Position Type: Full-time, Fixed Term

Language Requirements: English and Amharic + local language in an asset

Status: National employee (Must be legally able to work in Ethiopia)

For further information please rifer the following link to confirm. : https://cusointernational.bamboohr.com/careers/196

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

 Essential

• Degree in Management, Business Administration, economics, developmental studies, Supplies or a related field

• Minimum of five years of work experience in supplies management and/or project operation support.

• Experience providing excellent customer service.

• Excellent in time management and creating and managing appropriate Management Information System of supplies and distribution of assets.

• Efficient communication skills (verbal and written).

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, be patient and diplomatic.

• Effective, constructive, and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Professionalism, diplomacy, and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentially.

• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with people from a variety of cultural and national backgrounds.

• Commitment to teamwork.

• Attitudes and behaviours that demonstrate respect for diversity.

• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism.

• Proficiency with Office Suite (Windows, Word, Power Point, Outlook) database and internet.

• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours and frequent travel to project locations.

 Desirable

• Working experiences in general education sector, especially supporting girls’ education and community mobilisation,

• Interest and/or knowledge of international development issues (Gender equality and social inclusion, climate action)

• Basic financial and budgeting skills

• Experience of dealing with national and local government departments

• Experience of working in a non-governmental or not-for-profit

• Knowledge of the national supplies and procurement management standards and ethical requirements.

 How To Apply

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Cuso International is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture. We strive to actively celebrate diversity, advance our equitable practices, and drive greater inclusion. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and insurance, generous days of paid time off, including vacation, sick days and more.

Cuso International is committed to the integrity of our volunteers, interns, staff, managers, board members and subcontractors in preventing sexual violence in the way we operate. This is done through a defined framework, code of conduct, values and guiding principles, as well as Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge.

Please click the "Apply for This Job" button to submit your application by July 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM (EST). Your résumé and one-page cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the position requirements. Please note that a confirmation email will be generated once you submit your application, but it may be directed to your spam or junk folders of your email inbox. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Cuso International is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations will be provided at any stages of the hiring process upon request. Thank you for your interest in Cuso International.