Hiring Organization: RTI
Job Description
Project Description
The 5-year, USAID Improving Pathways to Education (IPE) activity in Honduras aims to increase access to safe, quality basic education for children and youth. Activity objectives include improving socio-economic opportunities, contributing to the multi-sectoral impacts of violence prevention efforts, and decreasing irregular migration. The Activity features a particular focus on the transition grades (Grades 6-9). IPE works in 40 municipalities and communities across Honduras characterized by high levels of out-migration and insecurity.
Position Description
The Logistics and Security Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day security and logistics functions for the Improving Pathways to Education Honduras program. The Logistics and Security Specialist is to provide overall management of project logistical needs including but not limited to the processes of transport of procured goods, oversight of vehicle management, and the overall security of the project. The Logistics and Security specialist will provide leadership and coordination of the entire logistics and security component for the Honduras IPE project by ensuring compliance with RTI logistical and security protocols in Tegucigalpa, as well as its cluster offices. This position is based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Responsibilities
Management of the Vehicle Pool and Transportation: Organize the allocation and daily availability of vehicle(s)
Establish and monitor tools for vehicles follow-up: logbooks, vehicle trackers, technical check-ups use of seatbelts, adherence to speed limits, vehicle booking process and movement monitoring system etc.
Work closely with project drivers to ensure they are well supported
Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the required goods and/or services
Coordinate the freight forwarding efforts with the RTI Logistics Office and Home Office Support Team as required
Understand and ensure compliance with legal guidelines, Federal Export Control (if applicable), contracting principles, sourcing and price/cost analysis requirements
Oversee logistical management of the project inventory and commodity requirements for operations within main office and cluster offices in close collaboration with the procurement and grants coordinator
Provide support for overall property management and inventory control, reports, custody control documents, and reconciliations according to USAID rules and regulations.
Identify any funding gaps and work with the Chief of Party and Finance Manager to mobilize additional resources.
Maintain oversight of the security issues affecting areas where the project works
Keep project teams updated with any security concerns
Register with OSAC and PLSO and share relevant information/reporting with the project team
Liaise with the Regional Security Manager on issues related to security in Honduras
Ensure the project phone tree is kept updated and test every quarter
Work with the field teams to address any security concerns
Ensure the field teams are aware of procedure should a requirement to rest in place/evacuate arises and what that means for everyone
Brief any STTA arriving in-country of security issues
Maintain a list of suitable accommodation options in each field office location Note: There is a security cleared list of accommodation for capital and major cities
Devise a Journey Management Plan (JMP) with the Regional Security Manager and ensure it is implemented across the project
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
Experience working with USAID projects preferable
Additional professional training in logistics management preferred
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel)
Strong organizational, reporting and management skills
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to coordinate activities with officials from host country government, US Government, NGOs, and other agencies
Willingness to travel frequently to the field offices
Ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail.
Job Description
Overview
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a non-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects in education and other disciplines. RTI's International Education Division leads education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management, and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance, and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, FCDO, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a non-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects in education and other disciplines. RTI's International Education Division leads education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management, and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance, and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, FCDO, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.
Project Description
The 5-year, USAID Improving Pathways to Education (IPE) activity in Honduras aims to increase access to safe, quality basic education for children and youth. Activity objectives include improving socio-economic opportunities, contributing to the multi-sectoral impacts of violence prevention efforts, and decreasing irregular migration. The Activity features a particular focus on the transition grades (Grades 6-9). IPE works in 40 municipalities and communities across Honduras characterized by high levels of out-migration and insecurity.
Position Description
The Logistics and Security Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day security and logistics functions for the Improving Pathways to Education Honduras program. The Logistics and Security Specialist is to provide overall management of project logistical needs including but not limited to the processes of transport of procured goods, oversight of vehicle management, and the overall security of the project. The Logistics and Security specialist will provide leadership and coordination of the entire logistics and security component for the Honduras IPE project by ensuring compliance with RTI logistical and security protocols in Tegucigalpa, as well as its cluster offices. This position is based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Responsibilities
Management of the Vehicle Pool and Transportation: Organize the allocation and daily availability of vehicle(s)
Establish and monitor tools for vehicles follow-up: logbooks, vehicle trackers, technical check-ups use of seatbelts, adherence to speed limits, vehicle booking process and movement monitoring system etc.
Work closely with project drivers to ensure they are well supported
Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the required goods and/or services
Coordinate the freight forwarding efforts with the RTI Logistics Office and Home Office Support Team as required
Understand and ensure compliance with legal guidelines, Federal Export Control (if applicable), contracting principles, sourcing and price/cost analysis requirements
Oversee logistical management of the project inventory and commodity requirements for operations within main office and cluster offices in close collaboration with the procurement and grants coordinator
Provide support for overall property management and inventory control, reports, custody control documents, and reconciliations according to USAID rules and regulations.
Identify any funding gaps and work with the Chief of Party and Finance Manager to mobilize additional resources.
Maintain oversight of the security issues affecting areas where the project works
Keep project teams updated with any security concerns
Register with OSAC and PLSO and share relevant information/reporting with the project team
Liaise with the Regional Security Manager on issues related to security in Honduras
Ensure the project phone tree is kept updated and test every quarter
Work with the field teams to address any security concerns
Ensure the field teams are aware of procedure should a requirement to rest in place/evacuate arises and what that means for everyone
Brief any STTA arriving in-country of security issues
Maintain a list of suitable accommodation options in each field office location Note: There is a security cleared list of accommodation for capital and major cities
Devise a Journey Management Plan (JMP) with the Regional Security Manager and ensure it is implemented across the project
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
Experience working with USAID projects preferable
Additional professional training in logistics management preferred
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel)
Strong organizational, reporting and management skills
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to coordinate activities with officials from host country government, US Government, NGOs, and other agencies
Willingness to travel frequently to the field offices
Ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail.