What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager, Analytical Services V - United States position at Democracy International?
Logistics Manager, Analytical Services V
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Logistics Manager for the anticipated Analytical Services V contract funded by USAID’s Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG). This activity will provide services–including analysis, assessment, research, training, communications, knowledge management, and tailored, rapid-response technical resources and support–to the DRG Bureau, USAID Missions, and other USAID operating units that will inform and advance DRG approaches and programming across the globe. The Logistics Manager will oversee program operations and track deliverable deadlines.
This will be a full-time position based in DI’s home office in Bethesda, MD and will be contingent on award and funding.
This will be a full-time position based in DI’s home office in Bethesda, MD and will be contingent on award and funding.
Essential Job Duties:
The position’s responsibilities will include:
Programmatic
- Oversee program operations;
- Manage tasking delivery;
- Track deadlines for deliverables;
- Ensure taskings proceed on time/within budget;
- Lead recruitment and onboarding consultants;
- Oversee logistics for contract staff and consultants;
- Oversee issue-spotting and troubleshooting;
- Directs other program management and technical expert personnel; and
- Provides quality control and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.
Secondary Job Duties:
- Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts around the world.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma and 4 years of experience assigning staff and/or short-term consultants worldwide in the most expedient and cost-effective manner;
- Experience overseeing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously;
- Experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements as well as an understanding of the USAID regulatory environment;
- Knowledge of USAID regulations and procurement processes, or experience working on procurement for international donors or government projects, highly desirable;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn various software systems required; and
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
Reporting:
- This position reports to the Analytical Services V Senior Program Manager.
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. DI will not sponsor applicants for work Visa.
Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
About the Organization:
DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80 countries.
