Vacancy: Logistics Assistants

Company Profile

Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink project. The project is supporting implementation of malaria control strategies such as bednet distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern sector since 2011 and is preparing for the 2021 IRS campaign.

Job Description

For the VectorLink project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary position for Logistics Assistant at each of the districts below. Candidates residing in these locations have an added advantage. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 3 months

Females are particularly encouraged to apply.

Prior to recruitment, selected candidates will go through a training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Logistics Assistants will be supervised by the District Operations Coordinator and also report to the Procurement and Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities of Logistics Assistants

• Manage all inventory received for IRS in the assigned district on a daily basis.


• Responsible for compliance to and routine completion of all paperwork required at each stage of the supply chain in the district


• Prepare weekly logistic and supply needs tracker for each operational site of the district.


• Supervise management of the district store rooms to make sure they are in compliance with the best warehouse and inventory management practices


• Prepare inventory requests and follow up on the requests


• Prepare monthly inventory  status reports


• Work closely with store assistants to serialize insecticides using barcoding system


• Work closely with store assistants in the assigned district to ensure proper inventory movement documentation and sufficient supply of materials at all times during IRS campaign.


• Work closely with respective Store Assistants and Site Managers to demobilize all sites and send all designated IRS materials to the district store


• Ensure all forms of solid waste are transported from site stores to district stores and onward transportation to Tamale regional warehouse.

Required Skills or Experience