Logistics Consultant- Operations (Retail and Food Distributions)
CTG Global
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 24 Aug 2017
Vacancy reference no.:
VAC-0948
Position:
Logistics Consultant- Operations (Retail and Food Distributions)
Place of performance:
Somalia
Contract duration:
up to 3 months (@21.75days/month)
Starting date:
1-Sep-2017
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Our client is currently operational In Somaliland, Puntland, Central, Banadir ans South regions of Somalia with Area Offices established in Hargeisa, Bossaso, Galkayo, Mogadishu and Dollow respectively. Despite our client being active in certain areas, parts of its operational areas are considered inaccessible or have intermittent accessibility to UN staff by the Department of Safety and Security. This restricts or limits the ability of our client’s staff to liaise directly with retailers and other retail supply chain actors in those areas.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
The role of the consultant will be to gather information on trade based on questionnaires developed by our client and disseminate information to traders from our client.
Expected output:
1) Visit districts specified by our client and complete questionnaires provided.
2) In case a retailer refuses an interview an alternative simpler form should be completed to prove existence of the shop and location in question.
3) Gathering market intelligence on supply chain and supply routes.
4) Holding sensitization meeting for retailers and key stakeholders.
5) Distribution of EOI to retailers.
6) Conducting shop visits for retailers who have expressed their interests to work with our client in future.
7) Accurate completion of retail identification checklists.
8) Follow up on identified issues with retailers at field level.
Project reporting:
1) Weekly work plan of activities by district- for approval by our client.
2) Narrative report for each field mission.
3) Quantitative data: Completed questionnaires by district as approved by our client.
4) Qualitative data: Macro Supply chain assessment report (2-3) pages.
5) Minutes for each meeting held with traders /stakeholders
6) Weekly update on information collected on supply chain/supply routes.
Team management:
N/A
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Bachelor’s degree in Not specified on CRF.
Work experience:
§ Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable relevant Logistics experience.
Geographical experience:
§ Minimum of 3 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Somalia is an advantage.
Languages:
§ Fluency in English (essential) and Somali (desirable).
Key competencies:
- Existing presence in Somalia.
- Prior experience in data collection/survey activities.
- Background in trade and/or logistics is an added value.
-Availability/access to areas in question. 1
How to apply :
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