Procurement and Logistic Officers - 5 Vacancies
The Robert Gallo Maternal Aids Healthcare Initiative
Dar es Salaam
Full-Time
7th March 2025
Job description
The Robert Gallo Maternal Aids Healthcare Initiatives is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health care of 2.5 million mothers infected with HIV in Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Brazil, Guatemala, India and Sri Lanka. Working together with national partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work
The Procurement and Logistics Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and success of our logistics operations. He / She will oversee the procurement of high-quality goods, services, and works, ensuring they meet the organization’s needs and standards. Leading a team of 6+ logistics and admin staff in each of the 5 regions in Tanzania, the role will have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by enhancing operational performance and building team capacity. If you’re passionate about creating streamlined processes, fostering growth, and achieving excellence, this role is your chance to shine!
The Procurement and Logistics Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and success of our logistics operations. He / She will oversee the procurement of high-quality goods, services, and works, ensuring they meet the organization’s needs and standards. Leading a team of 6+ logistics and admin staff in each of the 5 regions in Tanzania, the role will have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by enhancing operational performance and building team capacity. If you’re passionate about creating streamlined processes, fostering growth, and achieving excellence, this role is your chance to shine!
Key responsibilities
Procurement Management:
- Drive the procurement of goods, services, and works with efficiency and integrity.
Ensure that all procurement data is up to date in the system to inform performance management and reporting. - Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and align with industry best practices.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building: - Lead, inspire, and mentor a diverse team of 6+ logistics & admin staff across 6 locations.
- Foster a culture of growth and development by providing guidance, training, and constructive feedback.
- Empower your team to achieve their full potential while ensuring adherence to systems and performance expectations.
Fleet Management:
- Take charge of fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are maintained, use is optimized, and drivers are supported.
- Implement systems that maximize fleet efficiency and minimize costs, delivering outstanding service to our internal clients.
- Inventory and Asset Management:
- Oversee inventory management processes to ensure accurate tracking, optimal stock levels, and timely replenishment.
- Ensure all office equipment and resources are well-maintained and effectively utilized across all sites.
Office and Facilities Management: - Lead the management of office facilities, ensuring they are secure, functional, and well-maintained.
Streamline operational processes to create a productive and organized working environment.
Process Improvement:
- Champion innovation by identifying opportunities to optimize logistics and procurement processes.
- Develop and implement tools and processes that drive operational excellence.
Skill & Experience
- Tanzanian citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in procurement or logistics.
- At least 2 years of team management experience (remote management experience is a plus).
Specific competencies or knowledge required:
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage a distributed team.
- Strong knowledge of procurement procedures and logistics management systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and familiarity with ERPs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, adopting a solution- and results-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized team player with a proactive and flexible work style.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Collaborative governance mindset (self-responsible, accountable, authentic communication, etc.).
- Demonstrates engagement, a strong sense of accountability, and integrity.
- Experience working with donor-funded or development programs
How to APPLY
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@gmahi.org no later than 5th March 2025.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- All attached documents should be saved using the candidate’s name.
- Applicants should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.
- Applicants without suitable qualifications/registration or vaccination experience will not be considered.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to travel extensively across Tanzania regions.