Vacancy

Position title: Retail Logistics Consultant

Place of performance: Mogadishu, Somalia

Apply by: 09/02/2021

Start date: 01/04/2021

Duration: up to 12 months (@21.75days/month)

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field..

Sector experience: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable relevant Data Collection experience and/or minimum of 3 years of demonstrable relevant Food Security experience.

Geographical experience: Minimum of 3 year of experience in Africa (essential).

Language: Fluency in English and Somali are essential.

Job description

CTG OverviewCTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements. In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.

Overview of positionOur client is currently operating in Somalia with AO’s / SO’s established in Hargeisa, Berbera, Bossaso, Garowe, Dhusamareb, Galkayo, Baidoa, Dhobley, Kismayu, Mogadishu & Dolow respectively. Despite our client being active in certain areas, parts of its operational areas are considered inaccessible or have intermittent accessibility to UN staff by UNDSS. This restricts or limits the ability of our client staff to liaise directly with retailers & other retail supply chain actors in those areas.

Role objectivesThe role of the consultant is to gather information on based on questionnaires developed by our client & disseminate information to supply chain actors.

• Visit locations (specified by our client) & complete questionnaires provided by our client.
• Distribution of EOI (Expression of Interest) to retailers.
• Verification of information through visits of retailers & completion of checklist, in case a retailer refuses an interview, an alternative (simpler) form should be completed to prove existence of the shop in location in question.
• Sensitization / briefings for retailers (retailer relationship management).
• Follow up on identified issues with retailers at field level.
• Gather information of supply chains & corridors.
• PHL project monitoring.
• E-shop scale up.

Project reporting

• Detailed / well compiled supply chain market & retailer questionnaire (photos & contact list of key informants attached).

• Properly filled monthly retailer performance questionnaire (photos attached).
• Detailed / well compiled weekly supply chain / corridor alert questionnaire.
• Well captured minutes / action points from monthly retailer meetings.
• Weekly update report on e-shop scale up.
• Weekly update report on Post-Harvest Loss (PHL).
• Quarterly performance appraisal reports of CTG Retail Logistics Consultants.

Key competencies

– Bachelors degree in a relevant field. – 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. – Must have prior experience working in Somalia. – Fluent in English & Somali. – Able to understand & internalise strategic objectives & motivate team members to do the same to develop & improve individual & team skills. – Easily adapt to change to accommodate changes in direction from our client & external parties as & when required. – Show willingness to explore & experiment with new ideas & approaches in personal work. – Able to consistently deliver results (both individual & teamwork) on time, within budget & without errors. – Able to make rational decisions when faced with uncertain circumstances & give supervisory direction to the team when required. – Be a team player who seeks to understand & adapt to different team working styles. – Able to portray an informed & professional demeanour towards stakeholders, internal & external partners. Team management

This role does not have team management responsibility.

Further information

Client will provide:

• Necessary training on client rules, regulations, project objectives, assessment tools & systems.
• Guidelines & tools including questionnaires & checklists.
• Monthly activity schedule with list of locations to visit in priority.
• Reporting formats for field missions.
• TOT on POS devices, e-commerce & PHL activities.
• Training venues, training materials & trainer.

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