Working under the supervision of the COFA READY Programme Manager in FSM, the Consultant will support the day-to-day operational management of programme activities and contribute to the achievement of project objectives across multiple implementation sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme and operational logistics support for COFA READY activities in Pohnpei and the outer islands.
• Liaise with relevant FSM government authorities, customs and port authorities, freight forwarders, shipping agents, airlines, transport providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate customs clearance and timely release of programme consignments.
• Prepare, compile, verify, and follow up on customs-clearance, duty- and tax-exemption documentation.
• Coordinate the receipt, inspection, offloading, storage, handling, and dispatch of incoming and outgoing programme and operational equipment, materials, relief items, and supplies.
• Manage warehouse and inventory control processes.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of programme activities across project locations.
• Coordinate with programme teams, field personnel, implementing partners, government counterparts, and receiving locations to confirm distribution plans.
• Prepare donation, transfer, and handover documentation.
• Support safe, orderly, and accountable distribution of programme supplies and equipment.
• Monitor the implementation of programme activities and contractor and logistics service providers' performance.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Officer and relevant stakeholders to support effective execution of programme activities.
• Track programme progress against workplans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Undertake field travel to programme implementation locations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Procurement, Transportation, Engineering, Project Management, International Development, Disaster Management, or a related field with seven years of professional experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with two years of professional experience.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, asset management, operations support, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating domestic and international shipments, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and transportation logistics.
• Practical experience with warehousing, inventory control, stock management, and asset tracking.
• Experience supporting development, humanitarian, resilience, infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, or recovery programmes.
• Ability to coordinate logistics across geographically dispersed locations and remote operational environments.
• Experience with UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs, government programmes, or donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in Pacific Island Countries is an advantage.

Travel Required

• Yes, travel will be required to project sites.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of any local languages (Pohnpeian, Kosraean, Chuukese, and/or Yapese) is desirable.

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