DAI - DRL LUC
Logistics and Admin Assistant
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Posted date 6th June, 2023 Last date to apply 13th June, 2023
Country Pakistan Locations Lahore
Category Administration
Type Contractual Position 1
Status Closed

Project Background:

DAI is implementing the US Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Rights and Labor (DRL)’s funded project “Strengthening Leadership within Union Councils (LUC)”.

LUC is a four-year project (2019-2023) and is working with local governments in Sindh and Punjab to increase the capacity of local councils to fulfill their commitments to providing services to local communities and improve the equitable allocation of local resources.

LUC will work with the Union Councils (Sindh) and Village Panchayat and Neighborhood Councils (Punjab), various government departments, independent commissions, academia, and local civil society organizations and platforms to achieve the following objectives:

Objective 1: Increase the local councils’ capacity to engage in good governance best practices. Following thematic areas are included under this objective:

  • Understanding of good governance, planning and budgeting
  • Support for service delivery, planning, decision making and monitoring
  • Enhanced access to local council services

Objective 2: Increase the leadership skills of council members (officials and elected representatives). Following thematic areas are included under this objective: 

 Leadership training program for elected and reserved seat councilors

  • Institutional strengthening of Local Government Academies

Objective 3: Provide councils with opportunities to engage under-represented groups (women, youth and minorities). Following thematic areas are included under this objective:

  • Capacity building of youth, women and minority councilors
  • Inclusive engagement of relevant stakeholders in local councils (local CSOs/NGOs, bar associations, press clubs, community leaders, councilors etc)
  • Advocacy capabilities of community activists

Major Responsibilities:

The position is responsible to assist and support in the efficient project operations, logistics and administrative functions. The function assists in coordinating and managing procurement, inventory management, petty cash, vehicles, accommodation, field travels, manage front desk, office maintenance, and equipment maintenance, provide general administrative support, and assists to maintain accurate data related to logistics operations and supports communication, ensuring timely delivery of project operations. Thus, ensure overall efficiency of logistics, administration, and overall operations function.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills, Languages etc.):

  • Bachelors or Masters level of relevant qualification, with proven demonstrated experience of:
  • 3-5 years’ experience of delivering on administration, logistics and / or operations functions, with knowledge and orientation of petty cash; in development sector.
  • Aware of the different operations and logistics policies and procedures. Have managed documentation and record. Experience of upkeep of inventory and asset lists.
  • Experience in ensuring compliance against the donor regulations and project operations manuals, including procurement of goods and services
  • Skills in planning and organizing, ability to work in pressure and multi-tasking. Agile to work independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnic origin, religion, veteran status, disability status, and gender identity.

Note: This position is urgent to fill and hiring will be done on rolling basis.

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