Job Description
Casals & Associates, Inc. (Casals), a DynCorp International (DI) company, is an international development firm delivering groundbreaking solutions to social, institutional and political challenges. We work globally addressing democracy and governance, rule of law and justice, local governance, conflict management and recovery, health and other urgent issues facing societies today. Please visit www.casals.com for more information, or visit www.dyn-intl.com to learn more about our parent company.
SUMMARY
Casals/DI is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Logistics Manager for the USAID/Philippines Logistics Support for Mindanao Project. The purpose of this project is to provide Logistical, Security Support and Information Management services to USAID activities in the Mindanao region of the Philippines, over a period of three years with two one-year options. The project headquarters will be in Zamboanga City with sub-offices in Cagayan de Oro and Davao.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Logistics Manager will:
- Be responsible for overseeing the budgeting, personnel and record keeping of the office.
- Ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials needed for the provision of transport, security, and information services.
- Establish and maintain a network of suppliers and service providers (such as hotels, transport, etc) integral to the provision of efficient logistics support.
- Direct the provision of professional transport and related logistical services to USAID staff on official travel, such as transport to and from points of residence/lodging/official business/project sites, or other locations deemed necessary in the performance of official duties. The provision of these services are to be based on pre-approved (or as may be modified/directed by Logistics & Security Supporting authorities) travel itineraries, in accordance with existing USAID policies and procedures.
- Establish working relationship and coordination with JSOTF-P and RSO for VIP visits.
- Assist USAID and USAID implementing partners in organizing visits to project sites, meetings, workshops, and conferences, as requested by the COR.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in management, engineering with training in logistics, or related fields.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in managing logistics support services for international organizations or local organizations with international donor funding, preferably in conflict environments.
- Experience in managing a fleet of vehicles is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge in and use of office software (MS Word and/or MS Excel) necessary for budget preparation, office management, and correct formats for documentation.
- Familiarity in working in high stress/high risk areas where there may be occasion for on-site visitor to encounter hostile fire, requiring split second evacuation to identified “safe havens.”
- Ability to pass a security clearance: and
- Demonstrated English communication skills (written and oral) are required. Command of languages/dialects used in locations of USAID assistance is desirable.
TRAVEL
Must be willing to live in the Philippines and travel throughout the country or region as needed.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
HOW TO APPLY
Send CV, references, and USAID Biographical Data Sheet to webjobs@casals.com.
USAID BioData Sheet is available at transition.usaid.gov/forms/AID1420-17.doc (copy link and paste into browser).
**Please reference “Mindanao Logistics Manager” in the subject line of your e-mail and mention where you viewed the job posting in the body of your message.
