Logistics Management Advisor

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

IPPF is the strongest global voice safeguarding sexual and reproductive health and rights for people everywhere.
IPPF has Member Associations (MAs) in 182 countries worldwide with 43 MAs in Sub-Saharan Africa forming the Africa Region.

Closing date: 25 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

The Logistics Management Advisor will take the lead role in developing, coordinating and managing the reproductive health Supplies by assisting and supporting the Member Associations in line with the IPPF Strategic Framework.

The Advisor will report to the Programmes Director
He/she will be responsible in providing Technical Assistance in logistics management to MAs and support in their Logistics Management Systems
He/she will contribute to the development of effective strategies for Reproductive Health Commodity Security
He/she will be responsible for the development of Supplies procedures and guidelines
He/she will be responsible for MAs commodity allocations, utilizations and budgetary issues and ensure that MAs adhere to IPPF Logistics Management Policies and Procedures.
He/she will offer advisory services to MA’s on sourcing and procurement of supplies
He/she will be the focal person to liaise and advice the IPPF procurement Department in the Central Office in London.

Other Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Excellent training or facilitative skills
Ability to work well within a diverse team

Negotiation skillsWith at least 5 years experience in both International health or development and managing logistics and reproductive health supplies, you must have a relevant post- graduate degree and a keen grasp of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa.

Sound cultural and political sensitivity along with excellent communication skills – verbal and written are essential.
Fluency in English and French is essential. Knowledge of Portuguese would be an added advantage.

How to applyFor further information and an application form, see our website http://www.ippfar.org/ or contact
Human Resources,
P.O. Box 30234- 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel. (00 254) 20 2712672 or
email hroffice@ippfaro.org