Procurement & Logistics Assistant

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Assistant to support its mission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The role involves managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with IOM policies, and overseeing logistics and asset management for the office.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and oversee all procurement activities in line with IOM procurement policy and mission needs.
• Process purchase requisitions, request for quotes, bid analysis summaries and prepare purchase orders.
• Route procurement documents for approval using the IOM authorization matrix.
• Prepare request for payment documents, close purchase orders and submit supporting documentation to the accounts unit.
• Liaise with customs and revenue officials to facilitate clearance of consignment in accordance with Tanzanian law.
• Maintain and update an inventory list and tracking system for all IOM assets in Dar es Salaam.
• Implement procedures for asset safeguarding, disposal and vehicle registration compliance.
• Coordinate with IOM Administration to ensure assets are insured and properly documented.

Required profile

• Ability to work under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Resource Management Officer.
• Knowledge of procurement cycles, vendor management and customs clearance processes.
• Attention to detail for document routing, inventory tracking and asset disposal.

Required skills