AVSI Foundation
Logistics Assistant
- Baghdad
- Full time
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- $1,350a month
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 2026
- Languages
- Arabic · English
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Logistics Officer · Baghdad
AVSI Foundation is hiring a Logistics Assistant in Baghdad to support logistics, fleet, procurement, premises management, and safety operations. Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Arabic and English.
About the job
The Logistics Assistant will support the logistics , and administrative requirements of the project activities in Federal Iraq.
Duty Station: Baghdad, with missions to other AVSI offices as required.
Reporting to: Logistics Officer (and to the Country Representative only for the Security and Safety Tasks).
Salary
- Salary: USD 1,350 net per month.
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly car movement schedule for AVSI Baghdad staff, including coordination of field missions.
- Arrange transportation for material purchased/needed by AVSI Baghdad office, with support to field offices if applicable.
- Ensure proper maintenance of AVSI-owned/rented cars, scheduling timely maintenance and ensuring cleanliness meets AVSI standards.
- Manage reservations for flight tickets and hotel accommodations for AVSI staff and stakeholders as required for activities within and outside Iraq.
- Maintain timely and accurate stock records for AVSI Baghdad Office.
- Assist the Logistics and Procurement (L&P) Officer in managing inventory records of all AVSI assets.
- Manage AVSI Baghdad premises, including offices and guest houses, with support from the L&P Officer.
- Process purchasing transactions (direct purchases, negotiated purchases, FCA) for equipment, materials, supplies, capital goods, and services within purchasing authority and in accordance with AVSI and donor regulations.
- Deliver materials to designated activity locations when required, ensuring proper documentation.
- Assist in developing specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
- Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages, and insurance.
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of all purchasing transactions.
- Identify registered suppliers in the region of work.
- Act as the security focal point for the area, in coordination with the Country Representative and the Security Officer for Federal Iraq.
- Monitor the local context and ensure the implementation of security measures and contingency plans.
- Ensure that staff are informed and trained on current security procedures.
- Act as the substitute for the Security Officer for Federal Iraq in the latter’s absence, assuming all related responsibilities and duties in coordination with the Country Representative.
- Undertake field office missions and collaborate closely with other logistics and procurement colleagues as needed.
- Provide support to other field offices based on requirements.
- Willingly undertake any other duties requested by management within the scope of competence.
- Assist in conducting the process of open national and international tenders of AVSI, including tender package preparation, tendering process, and evaluation of tenders.
Requirements
- Language: Arabic and English.
- First level university degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in procurement or logistics, and safety and security.
- Very good written and spoken communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Previous experience with an NGO or international organization is an advantage.
- Knowledge of working processes (purchase orders, preparation of contracts for services and goods, tendering, protocol etc.);
- Knowledge of the geographical Area and the field.
- Good communication skills
- Capable of working under pressure in a multitasking position.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Good experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
Skills
- Fleet Management
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Safety and Security
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Details
- Profession
- Logistics Officer
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- 2+ years