Logistics and Support Services Officer, Kenyan National

National Position – Open to Kenyan Nationals Only

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa Region seeks to recruit a Logistics and Support Services Officer who will oversee support functions in joint EWCA Region and Kenya Office in Nairobi and field offices in Kenya. These functions include Procurement, Logistics, Assets, Facilities, Fleet and IT. S/he will also support Country Offices within the region to set up and maintain policies, procedures and systems in line with HelpAge policy, support the Security Management in Kenya and the region through information gathering, security briefing and performing security audits. The post holder will also contribute to Emergency Preparedness Planning and Response.

The ideal candidate will have Bachelors degree in business administration or related, training in logistics and procurement, 5 years’ experience in procurement and logistics function preferably in an INGO and familiarity with major donor procurement requirements (EU, DFID, ECHO, SIDA, Irish Aid, and USAID). Experience in distance management and IT skills are essential for this role.