Logistic Coordinator, Job Ref. RW/ARC/0505/2513

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a trusted partner in humanitarian and development work since 1994. With a strong presence in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight is dedicated to addressing the needs of refugees and host communities through programs in mental health, protection, livelihoods, health, and community development. Guided by its people-centered approach, Alight Rwanda leverages innovative methodologies, such as the SASA! approach, and digital platforms to promote resilience, gender equality, and mental well-being. With robust partnerships and an in-depth understanding of the local context, Alight Rwanda consistently delivers impactful and sustainable programs that enhance the quality of life for the communities it serves.

Alight Rwanda is currently recruiting for multiple health-related positions under our Standby Roster – a pool of qualified professionals ready to be deployed across various refugee camps as the need arises.

These roles are essential to our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, dignified health services to refugees, displaced populations, and host communities throughout Rwanda.

Why Join the Standby Roster?

•  Be among the first considered when relevant opportunities open.
•  Contribute to lifesaving and life-changing work in communities across Rwanda.
•  Join a values-driven team where we spark joy, choose optimism, and bravely be better.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Logistics Coordinator is in charge of planning, coordination and control for all operations activities of the various projects with a high quality and timely service delivery, and cost-effectiveness. The Logistics Coordinator will maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational policies to be used in preventing fraud and ensuring full compliance with the ALIGHT and donor rules and regulation. He will also build capacity and technically support the logistic team.

This is a field-based position, the Logistic coordinator is expected to reside full time at/near the assigned Sites, and may be called upon to and is expected to be available to support related work over weekends, holidays or such other declared days, depending on business urgency.

Key Responsibilities

Operations:

•  Coordinate and plan operational activities of the site in collaboration with the Site Manager;
•  Monitor, manage and support proper maintenance of all ALIGHT facilities (Offices, Guest Houses, Stores, Warehouses, etc.) in the site;
•  Effect or establish controls and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational policies that prevent or guard against fraud and resource use
•  Stay abreast of relevant donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations on operations, and support train ALIGHT program and partner staff in these policies;
•  Oversee the management of all communication and ICT services and assets at Site level

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

•  Ensure that monthly and quarterly site procurement plans are developed, submitted, and within budget limits and compliant with donor requirements.
•  Coordinate regular market assessments to ensure accurate knowledge of local market prices for most common goods and services and maintain a local suppliers database;
•  Build and maintain constructive and ethical business relationship with suppliers and private sector operators; etvCMSU BIpnb
•  Prepare monthly status reports on procurement, assets, contractor database and payments;
•  Coordinate the packing and shipping of packages to and from the field sites; ensuring that there are adequate systems for tracking and documentation to support the processes;
•  Oversee and ensure proper storage and warehousing of ALIGHT stock items and assets and maintain accurate inventory, assets and stock management, system;
•  Ensure that the vehicle fleet owned by, lent to, or hired by ALIGHT Site are managed according to ALIGHT and/or donor’s policies and procedures, including efficient fuel consumption, maintenance and repairs, mileage monitoring, and reporting;
•  Supervise the work of the Storekeeper, Drivers, Cook/Cleaner and other supply chain staff and operations support staff;
•  Oversee and coordinate the work of the guards at the office, guesthouse, and stores and other ALIGHT installations;
•  Liaise with Kigali office and coordinate the repair and service needs of all vehicles, generators, pumps and other equipment;
•  Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ALIGHT Senior Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, Procurement or Logistics, or a closely related field from an accredited university required;
•  Minimum 5 years’ direct experience in operations and logistics management with humanitarian or development programs, in a comparable role;
•  Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD preferred and continuous education and specialized; trainings in procurement and logistics management is a plus;
•  Skills and knowledge in the design and use of Information Management Systems (IMS);
•  Experience in preparing and managing budgets; also work planning and coordination
•  Demonstrated advanced communications, presentation and inter-personal skills, including fluency in written and spoken English;

By joining Alight Rwanda’s Standby Roster, you are not just applying for a job – you are joining a movement that places people at the center, believes in doing the doable, and is always finding others to walk alongside in service.

Let us build something beautiful together.

Thank you for your continued interest in working with ALIGHT. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

NB: This is a National Position. Qualified Rwandan nationals are encouraged to apply.

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