Programme Operations Specialist (Logistics Consultant)

About the role

IOM is implementing the COFA READY Programme in the Federated States of Micronesia to strengthen disaster preparedness, response readiness, institutional capacities and resilience. Because activities span FSM and the outer islands, dedicated operational logistics support is needed to coordinate implementation, engage stakeholders, move programme materials to target locations, monitor progress against work plans and ensure timely delivery of outputs. The Consultant works under the supervision of the COFA READY Programme Manager in FSM.

Key responsibilities

• Provide programme and operational logistics support in Pohnpei and the outer islands in line with IOM rules, procedures, internal controls and donor requirements.
• Liaise with government authorities, customs and port authorities, freight forwarders, shipping agents, airlines and transport providers to clear customs and release consignments.
• Prepare, verify and follow up on customs-clearance, duty- and tax-exemption, shipping and cargo documents, and keep complete records.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, offloading, storage, handling and dispatch of equipment, materials, relief items and supplies, and report shortages, damage or discrepancies.
• Manage warehouse and inventory control, including stock receiving, storage, issuance, physical counts, reconciliations and condition monitoring.
• Investigate inventory variances, implement corrective actions and keep assets and supplies available.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of activities across locations, confirm distribution plans and storage capacity, and prepare donation, transfer and handover documentation.
• Support accountable distribution of supplies and equipment, and monitor contractor and logistics provider performance against workplans.
• Track progress against workplans and milestones, maintain implementation records and support donor reporting, monitoring, evaluation and audit.
• Travel to project sites as required and carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, operations, procurement, engineering, project management, international development, disaster management or a related field with 7 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, warehousing, inventory and asset management, and in coordinating domestic and international shipments, freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• Experience supporting development, humanitarian, resilience, infrastructure, disaster risk reduction or emergency preparedness programmes.
• Ability to coordinate logistics across geographically dispersed and remote locations; previous experience in Pacific Island countries is an advantage.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Pohnpeian, Kosraean, Chuukese or Yapese is desirable.
• Travel is required to project sites.