Admin & Logistics Assistant

CNFA-AMD Project

US-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development

SCOPE OF WORK

Project Description:

The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) activity in Pakistan is a USAID funded activity implemented by CNFA with the goal of supporting the development of Pakistan’s commercial agriculture, particularly through improving the ability of Pakistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors to meet both international and domestic demand and requirements in targeted product lines in citrus, mango, high value/off season vegetables and livestock. AMD envisions transforming the four targeted product lines into efficient, private sector-led value chains that deliver competitive products to domestic and export markets. AMD’s targeted training, matching grants, and technical assistance will leverage private sector investment and encourage innovation. Together, these approaches will support upgrading, streamline supply chains, optimize profit margins, increase participation of women entrepreneurs, and ultimately make Pakistani mango, citrus, meat and HV/OSV more profitable and more competitive.

Duration of the Assignment

The consultant will commence working on this assignment on or about May 03, 2017 and will continue for 120 LOE over a span of 9 months.

Specific scope and deliverables for the assignment are given in the proceeding sections.

Specific duties include:

The consultant’s tasks will include but not be limited to:

• This position will be performing office logistics, boarding, lodging and relevant administrative tasks for the staff members
• Coordinate logistics and facilitate the mobilization of field staff and consultants
• Record and file the logistical activities documentations
• Preparation and follow ups of  payment requests for the vendors
• Correspondence with the vendors for the related logistical activities
• Operational support as advised by operations manager, daily office management, including logistical and administrative support
• Assist with the supervision of nonprofessional staff and with administration of contractual contracts and vehicle services.

Deliverables:

1. Provide monthly report on all administrative and logistical arrangements made in relation to seminars, workshops, meetings and conferences and field visits;
2. Provide monthly payment update report.
3. Monthly analysis of  procurements  solicitation documents, receipt of quotations and their preliminary evaluation initiated from administration side;

Required Qualifications:

• Pakistani national;
• Four (4) years of  relevant experience in logistics and administration with at least one (1) year experience of working with USAID funded project(s) on the same position;
• Bachelor Degree in business management, social sciences, or a related field;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices in the relevant field; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite,
• Working knowledge of USAID policies, rules and regulations preferred;
• Previous project work experience in Pakistan;
• Team player, with excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills in English, both written and oral.  Excellent Urdu, with regional language capability desirable.