Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

About this role

Raising The Village seeks a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator to manage goods, services, facilities, equipment, and logistical support for its programmes and operations in Tanzania. Based in Bukoba within Operations, the post reports to the Operations Manager and expects 60 percent travel. The coordinator oversees procurement, logistics, facilities, asset management, fleet management, office administration, and warehouse operations while ensuring value for money, policy compliance, proper documentation, timely delivery, and accountability. Day to day, the holder coordinates procurement against approved budgets, reviews purchase requests from departments, prepares requests for quotations and proposals, issues purchase orders, and maintains a prequalified supplier database.

The coordinator evaluates quotations, conducts market research, documents procurement decisions, monitors supplier performance, supports contract management, and enforces segregation of duties. The role also covers inventory control, asset registers and verification, fleet scheduling and maintenance, facilities upkeep, and budget monitoring. The coordinator works with programme, finance, human resources, and field teams, supports audits, identifies operational risks, and promotes ethical conduct. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in procurement and supply chain management, logistics, business administration, commerce, finance, operations management, or a related field.

At least five years of relevant experience in procurement, logistics, administration, supply chain, or operations management is required. A professional procurement or supply chain qualification is an added advantage. Experience with an NGO, non-profit, or development organisation is highly desirable. The post calls for knowledge of procurement principles and controls, inventory and warehouse management, fleet and asset systems, budgeting and financial controls, contract and supplier management, Microsoft Office, and preferably procurement, inventory, ERP, or asset management systems.

Strong analytical, reporting, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential. Raising The Village is an international development organisation working to eradicate ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 1,000,000 lives impacted since 2012. This full-time post is based in Bukoba with 60% travel. Compensation is not stated.

Applications go through its recruitment portal.