Job Description
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
As the Logistics Specialist you are responsible for the logistics and fulfillment of material requirements, and delivery to the various field offices of the project. Under the supervision of the PMI Evolve Procurement Manager, this position will monitor and manage the inventory, shipment, and delivery of commodities following all relevant USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures.
The PMI Evolve Project supports the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control strategy with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria while promoting equity to sustain malaria gains. Abt has implemented integrated vector control for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS), technical assistance for insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution and durability monitoring, and new approaches for larval source management (LSM). Additionally, Abt’s PMI-funded work manages the most comprehensive malaria vector entomological surveillance programs in 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Cambodia to inform malaria vector control trends, strategies, and impact. Under the PMI Evolve Project, Abt will further its delivery of integrated vector control programs by partnering with local communities, organizations, and governments to co-design and co-implement tailored malaria vector control programs. The end goal is fighting malaria while strengthening local capacity to sustain malaria gains.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide core logistical support for PMI Evolve project material fulfillment activities.
- Assist with processing of receiving transactions at multiple warehouses and destinations.
- Review purchase order and inventory status, expedite past due orders.
- Distribute material status reports on a weekly basis
- Document and report Key Process Indicators (KPI’s) for the Procurement and Logistics processes.
- Work with the shipping partners to execute timely delivery of goods to the final in-country destinations.
- Track expected delivery dates of equipment and deliveries of equipment/supplies.
- Work with site office teams and assist with documentation needed for customs clearing.
- Maintain and update item master pricing lists in Oracle.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 2 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 0 years of relevant experience.
- Effective English oral and written communication skills are required.
- Experience in International Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, or other relevant field.
- Experience in the areas of international non-profit, NGO, public health, and or disaster recovery preferred.
- Experience with USAID-funded development programs preferred. Thorough knowledge of Federal and USAID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs) is helpful.
- Excellent management, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
- Knowledge of French is highly desired.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $65,000 to $91,150, and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
About Us
The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance-as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.