Retail Logistics Consultant – Kismayo

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Position details

Vacancy id	VAC-9603
Job title	VAC-9603 Retail Logistics Consultant
Location	Kismayo
Apply by	22-Apr-2023
Start date	01-May-2023
Duration	8 months
Number of vacancies	2
Qualification	Bachelor’s in Relevant discipline (essential).
Sector experience	Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience. year/s of demonstrable relevant Any experience (essential).
Geographical experience	Minimum of 3-5 year/s of experience in Somalia (essential).
Languages	Fluent in English (essential). Fluent in Somali (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

Role objectives

Role objectives:

The roles of the consultant are:

Gathering information on trade logistics capacity assessment on questionnaires developed by our client and disseminating information to traders from our client.
Supporting logistics operations activities.

Expected output:

Visit locations (specified by our client) and complete questionnaires provided by our client.
Distribution of EOI (Expression of Interest) to retailers.
Verification of information through visits of retailers and completion of checklist; In case a retailer refuses an interview, an alternative (simpler) form should be completed to prove existence of the shop in location in question and alternative questions to be asked of beneficiaries or others, depending on the situation.
Sensitization/briefings for retailers (Retailer Relationship Management).
Follow-up on identified issues with retailers at field level.
Gather information about supply chains and corridors.
PHL and other market strengthening project monitoring.
EShop scale up and monitoring.

Project reporting

Detailed / well-compiled Supply Chain Market and Retailer questionnaire (Photos and Contact list of key informants attached).
Properly filled Monthly Retailer Performance Questionnaire (with photos attached).
Detailed / well-compiled weekly Supply Chain / Corridor alert questionnaire.
Well-captured minutes/action points from Monthly retailer meetings.
Weekly update report on e-Shop scale-up, as needed.
Weekly update report on post-harvest loss and other market strengthening projects (PHL), as needed.
Quarterly Performance Appraisal Reports of CTG Retail Logistics Consultants.
This role reports to the Head of Logistics who is based in the Area Office

Key competencies

Able to understand & internalize our client’s strategic objectives and motivate team members to do the same to develop and improve individual and team skills.
Easily adapt to change to accommodate changes in direction from our client and external parties as and when required.
Show willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in personal work.
Able to consistently deliver results (both individual and teamwork) on time, within budget & without errors.
Able to make rational decisions when faced with uncertain circumstances and give supervisory direction to the team when required.
Be a team player who seeks to understand and adapt to different team working styles.
Able to portray an informed and professional demeanor towards stakeholders, and internal and external partners.

Key competencies:

Existing presence in Somalia.
Prior experience in data collection/analysis and survey activities.
Background in trade and or logistics an added value.
Availability/access to areas in question.

Team management

This role does not have team management responsibilities.

Further information

Necessary training on our client rules, regulations, project objectives, assessment tools, and systems.
Guidelines and tools including questionnaires and checklists.
Monthly activity schedule with list of locations to visit in priority.
Reporting formats for field missions.
Training of trainers on POS devices, e-Commerce, and PHL activities.
Training venues, training materials, and trainer

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.