VACANCY

 

LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

 

LOCATION:  MANGOCHI

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

 

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here: https://www.oxfam.org/en/explore/how-oxfam-fight-poverty.

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

 

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

 

The Role

 

Oxfam in Malawi is currently working to support the people affected by the cyclone Freddy floods in Mangochi districts.  We are looking for results-oriented Malawian for the position of Logistics Assistant position to be based in Mangochi to support the humanitarian response for a period up to October 2023 subject to extension depending on continuity of the program and availability of resources.  The successful candidates will work with the Logistics Team to support Oxfam’s in terms of Supply chain & Logistics work ensuring to support humanitarian response in Mangochi. Efficient and cost-effective way of management of the support team. The other purpose of this role is to perform a varied range of tasks to deliver an efficient cost-effective and quality service.in conjunction within the team and across teams.

 

Applicants should have a Diploma in Supply Management or its equivalent as well 2 years of practical experience in Purchasing & Supply with good communication, training and personal management skills.