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Chemonics is an international development consulting firm, based in Washington, D.C. Its mission, then and now, is to promote meaningful change around the world, helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Chemonics International is hiring for a new USAID program that aims to support civil society organizations and independent media to advance key transition priorities. The implementation of this program requires a highly integrated and dynamic team approach to creative, coordinated, and effective program implementation in order to meet the program’s objectives.
Background:
The USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) Transition to New Sudan (TNS) program aims to support the consolidation of Sudan’s democratic transformation through activities that 1. Strengthen civic engagement; and 2. Expand independent media. TheLogistics/IT Officer will report directly to the Field Program Director or their designee to achieve TNS objectives. |
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Duties and responsibilities:
• Monitor and administer network infrastructure and identify potential problems and develop solutions • Ensure project office is properly wired for back-up electricity • Provide Office 365 support to project staff • Administer and manage IT equipment, including inventory management, software versions, workstation patching and security updates, licenses, etc. • Conduct audits of project staff following agreed upon security policies and procedures as established with the project senior management team and Chemonics home office IT department • Identify and establish relationships with hotel in various regions on behalf of TNS • Make hotel reservations for all project staff travelling within Sudan States. • In collaboration with Operations Manager, review hotel invoices • Arrange air tickets for all project staff, and review invoices from airlines and coordinate timely payments • Coordinate road travel for all project staff in collaboration with security office on all transportation and vehicle security matters • Coordinate with Office management team to ensure drivers check-in throughout their journey • Supports the operations team to draft and administer blanket purchase agreements for operational needs, such as professional services, stationary, and office supplies • Monitor and control all project diesel and fuel purchases • Maintain adequate file records of all administration, expenses on hotel, vehicles, and tickets. • Maintain tracking records for all project vehicle movements • Travel to assist with field activities when required. • Supports the operations to implement the TNS policy manual, communicating policies and practices to staff as requested by the operations manager • Other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree is preferred • At least 3-5 years’ experience working in an administrative role or in information technology • Excellent working capabilities with MS Office • Good interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence • Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff, bank and tax officials, USAID Mission personnel and the general development and business community • Experience with donors and USAID is preferred • Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail. • Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision required • Fluent Arabic and strong English language skills required
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