
Procurement and Logistics Assistant
Category | Grade:General | G-4Deadline:2 Aug 2026Job ID:22181Posted on:20 Jul 2026
Overview
Manages procurement and logistics for IOM in Dar es Salaam, processing sourcing and payment documents, coordinating customs clearance and safeguarding assets, vehicles, insurance, facilities and utilities through compliant records and controls that support uninterrupted office operations.
Languages
Required: English, Swahili
Job Areas
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Logistics & Supply Chain
Minimum Experience
2 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Plan procurement activities and apply anti-fraud and transparency controls
- Process purchase requisitions, quotations, bid analyses, purchase orders and payment requests
- Route procurement documents through the mission authorisation matrix
- Coordinate customs clearance, imports, exports and duty-free documentation
- Maintain asset inventories and manage supplies, insurance claims and compliant disposal
- Maintain vehicle registration, tax, insurance and purchasing records
- Arrange maintenance, office security and continuity of essential utilities
- Undertake clearing and forwarding assignments for IOM consignments
Requirements
- Secondary school diploma with four years of experience, or bachelor’s degree in law or a related field with two years of experience
- Experience in international or public procurement, contracts or supplier management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Fluency in English and Swahili
Skills
Procurement ManagementCompetitive SourcingBid AnalysisPurchase Order ManagementSupplier ManagementCustoms ClearanceAsset ManagementInventory ControlInsurance AdministrationFacilities MaintenanceContract AdministrationLogistics Coordination
Tools
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookIOM Procurement Policy
Additional info
- Initial contract duration is six months
- Special short-term graded appointment
- Recommended candidates may be considered for similar positions for 24 months
- Appointment is subject to funding confirmation and required medical, residency, visa and security clearances