Coffee Logistics Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Procurement and Logistics
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 2 years ago
Scope of Work for Engaging the Services of a Consulting Coffee Logistics Officer
Scope
The consultant will work in close collaboration with the IPA Research Associate and the Principal Investigators. The Research Associate is responsible for the successful implementation of the project to which the Consultant is assigned. The Consultant maintains open communication with the Research Associate and the Principal Investigators, reporting regularly on work progress and any potential problems as well as following their guidelines for effective implementation of the logistics of coffee transportation and transactions from Kasese to Kampala.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Notes below:
• Objectives: The objective of this consultancy is to
• Coordinate and receive coffee from the study area (Kasese) to Kampala by working closely with the IPA field team in Kasese and in particular the IPA Research Associate and an officer assigned to managing logistics in Kasese.
• Manage coffee sales to exporters in Kampala by working closely with research team members.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during the transportation and sale of coffee.
• Requirements
• The “heart†of the SOW — tasks, deliverables, schedule, and assumptions
• Tasks
• Preparation & planning with logistics officer in Kasese, including transportation logistics and record keeping.
• Preparation & planning of logistics in Kampala, including facilitation of collecting quotes, transportation logistics, and record keeping.
• Maintain accurate records of coffee transactions, transportation schedules, and logistics costs.
• Deliverables
• Specify the expected deliverables / work products
• Detailed Logistics Plan
• Weekly Coffee Transfer Report
• Final Project Report
• Contract period: To start as soon as possible and ending December 31st 2024
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelors’ Degree in Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a MUST.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work effectively over email and phone
• Flexible, self-motivating and team player.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with stakeholders (PIs and partner organizations).
• Demonstrated commitment to IPA’s high standards of data quality.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV at this email address: UGA_procurement@poverty-action.org
Deadline: Expired
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