Logistics/ Supply Chain Consultants- Sierra Leone

Assignment: IPA Africa Ltd. is performing a SUPPLY REVIEW project in Sierra Leone, for a UN Agency. In this assignment IPA will be reviewing the distribution and logistics of supplies, and will stock take facilities across the country quarterly over 2011 and 2012. A large part of the supplies are medicines and medical supplies.

Requirement: IPA is urgently looking for several experienced (Senior) Consultants to work as District Team Leaders for the period of 13th of January to 12th of February 2012.

Role & responsibilities: - Perform interviews and stock takes of medical stores, district hospitals, peripheral health units, schools and other implementing agencies. - Lead a District sub-team of 6-12 local consultants performing interviews and stock takes at peripheral health units. - Train local consultants in performing stock takes and interviews in the field, based on pre-defined IPA templates - Conduct market visits, with registered interviews to investigate possible leakage sources - Process & consolidate stock take outcomes of all facilities in district (60 to 120 facilities per district) - Prepare a consolidated written report for the district - Manage and report petty cash for carrying out all activities in the district

Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience either in Financial Auditing, Logistics/ Supply Chain and or Health Logistics; - Degree from an Internationally Recognized University in a relevant field (minimum qualification), degree in Business/ Finance preferred; - High level skills in data processing, Microsoft Access/ Excel; - Experience in working with local personnel in (West) Africa preferred, experience within the international development sector requested; - Fluency in English required; - Strong ability to work in a team, show initiative and accustomed to a fast (private) working environment; - High commitment to quality of work; - Stock-take experience, preferably in the health sector

Application procedure Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV together with a cover letter explaining how they are suited for the position. Documents must include a daytime telephone contact and three referees (with telephone and email contacts). Applications should be emailed to: hr@ipaafrica.com, with the job title clearly indicated in the subject line. The maximum size of the application is 1MB (do not include certificates, diplomas etc.)

Background IPA Since its founding in 1981 International Procurement Agency has become one of the leading organizations in providing superior supply, procurement and related consultancy services as well as emergency response to principals in all parts of the developing world on a strictly independent basis. The focus is on public procurement and supply chain in developing countries and emergency situations. Since March 2009 the IPA Group has opened an office in East Africa. IPA Africa Ltd is registered as a limited liability company in Uganda. The IPA Group established this office due to the growing need for professional and high standard quality procurement and supply services on the African Continent. The African sister company works together with the IPA Group to fulfil the needs of its clients and has gathered significant experience in both local and international procurement over the last 2 years. The local representation in Africa assists IPA to work very closely with the local NGOs and suppliers, which adds value to IPA clients in the region. The vision of IPA Africa is to grow in the field of supply chain and procurement services and to become the leader in the region. Moreover, the company aims at improving procurement practices in the region by building capacity both of its clients, its national employees and the local partners and suppliers. Most of IPA’s clients are public organizations, like NGOs, Finance Institutions, World Bank, National Governments and related institutions and United Nations. IPA Africa Ltd currently has proposals for procurement audits and supply chain consultancy work outstanding in several African countries, such as Uganda, Tanzania, Southern Sudan, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and expects to be expanding its network soon. For more information about IPA, please visit our IPA Group website: www.ipa-bv.nl

IPA will only contact and give feedback to shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV together with a cover letter explaining how they are suited for the position. Documents must include a daytime telephone contact and three referees (with telephone and email contacts). Applications should be emailed to: hr@ipaafrica.com, with the job title clearly indicated in the subject line. The maximum size of the application is 1MB (do not include certificates, diplomas etc.)

IPA will only contact and give feedback to shortlisted candidates.