Country Director – In-Country Logistics

DAI Global Health seeks a Supply Chain In-country Logistics Country Director for an anticipated USAID Global Health Supply Chain NexGen project.

Job Description

The country director 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 objectives 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

• Capability for excellent planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the 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 is desirable.
• Minimum of 8 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.