Logistics Assistant (National Position)

About the role

AVSI is looking for a Logistics Assistant for a national position based in Baghdad, Iraq, with possible missions to other AVSI offices as required. The post reports to the Logistics Officer and to the Country Representative only for security and safety tasks. It covers logistics, fleet management, premises and procurement, and includes main safety and security duties.

Key responsibilities

• Fleet management: prepare weekly car movement schedules, arrange transport for materials, maintain AVSI-owned or rented cars and book flights and hotels.
• Premises: keep accurate stock records, assist the Logistics and Procurement Officer with asset inventory, and manage offices and guest houses.
• Procurement: process purchases within authority and donor regulations, deliver materials, help write specifications, administer contracts (delivery, receipt, warranty, insurance), archive documents and identify registered suppliers.
• Safety and security: act as security focal point, monitor the local context, train staff on security procedures and cover for the Security Officer in their absence.
• Other tasks: support field offices, take part in national and international tendering (preparation, process and evaluation) and carry out other duties asked by management.

Required profile

• First-level university degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement or logistics, and safety and security, at national or international level.
• Very good written and spoken Arabic and English; previous NGO or international organization experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the area and the field, and ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Working processes such as purchase orders, service and goods contracts, tendering and protocol.
• Good computer skills with office software such as MS Word and Excel.