Job Title/Grade: ICL Country Manager
Department: Global Health
Reports to: TBC
Location: Bangladesh, DRC, Ghana, Guyana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia
Organization and Values
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more liveable world.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
Country Manager will provide leadership and management direction to design, implement, and align technical and operational strategies, and serve as the main point of contact for in-country logistics services to USAID Missions. The Country director will be based in the country of assignment.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead country level project activities, providing strategic guidance to the project team, and overseeing office operations and finances
- Ensure alignment with project goals and objective to achieve results
- Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, are aligned with industry best practices, and achieve best value for the client
- Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead performance analysis reviews to identify issues and drive warehousing and transportation improvements
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for logistics services, assess risks, and implement risk management/mitigation plans
- Develop and implement strategies to expand and professionalize the local logistics market and local service providers
- Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners including USAID, local governments, the private sector and other NextGen programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures
- Ability to plan, coordinate, excellent prioritization, and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions.
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with DAI team and host-country government personnel, partners, and public and private sector stakeholders
- Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Experience working in host country.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant degree required. Professional certification in supply chain desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years work experience in supply chain/logistics/procurement management with progressive responsibilities, preferably with supply chain management.
- Understanding of Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), WHO regulations and Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP).
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%, at times to remote field locations.
How to Apply:
To apply, send your CV/resume and any additional documents to [email protected] [1]. We will continue to contact short-listed candidates on an on-going basis.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.