Transport and Logistics Officer

Job Description

Purpose of Job

The Transport and Logistics Officer will support Africa CDC’s Supply Chain Division in ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of health commodities across Member States. Reporting to the Warehouse and Logistics Team Lead, the officer will manage transport operations, coordinate shipments during public health emergencies, and ensure compliance with AU logistics procedures. This role is critical to Africa CDC’s ability to respond swiftly to health crises and support health system resilience across the continent.

Main Functions

• Develop and implement transport and logistics strategies to support the timely and cost-effective delivery of public health supplies and equipment. Plan routes, assess transport modalities, and coordinate shipment schedules across regional and continental operations
• Ensure the smooth execution of day-to-day logistics operations, including inbound and outbound shipments, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery, in collaboration with internal teams, Member States, and logistics service providers.
• Oversee the management of vehicles and related logistics assets, ensuring operational readiness, proper documentation, maintenance scheduling, and usage tracking in line with AU regulations.
• Ensure that all logistics and transport operations adhere to Africa CDC, AU, and international standards, including safety, security, and regulatory compliance. Identify and mitigate logistical risks, especially in emergency response settings.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all transport and logistics activities. Provide regular reports and dashboards to inform decision-making and performance monitoring

Specific Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor the movement of medical and emergency supplies across Africa CDC’s logistical corridors.
• Coordinate international and domestic freight (air, road, sea) with logistics providers and customs authorities.
• Prepare shipping instructions and ensure timely dispatch and receipt of consignments.
• Participate in rapid deployment teams to support public health emergencies by managing logistics support for Africa CDC missions.
• Pre-position critical logistics assets and supplies in coordination with regional warehouse hubs and emergency operations centers
• Facilitate customs clearance procedures for humanitarian shipments.
• Maintain relationships with national authorities and border agencies to expedite clearance and reduce bottlenecks
• Liaise with pre-qualified transport service providers and monitor their performance against SLAs.
• Provide inputs for procurement processes for transport and logistics services, including TORs, technical evaluations, and performance reviews
• Coordinate the movement of supplies between central and regional warehouses and field sites.
• Assist in stock replenishment planning and timely distribution of goods based on programmatic needs.
• Track logistics KPIs (delivery lead times, transport cost efficiency, fleet availability) and provide analytical insights.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to the development of logistics SOPs and best practices
• Support Member States in strengthening their national logistics and transport capacities, particularly during PHEs.
• Organize training sessions on logistics management, fleet safety, and emergency transport procedure
• Any other related assignments may be assigned by supervisors.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in logistics, transport management, or supply chain operations, preferably in an international organization or a complex emergency environment.

Or
A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, transport management, or supply chain operations, preferably in an international organization or a complex emergency environment.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages.
• Good people management and coordination skills.
• Strong knowledge of freight, customs, and multi-modal transport operations.
• Ability to manage logistics during health emergencies and rapid deployments.
• Skilled in organizing complex logistics activities across multiple countries.
• Clear and effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and national authorities.
• Capacity to analyze logistics performance data and optimize delivery operations.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and logistics/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, WMS).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond flexibly to evolving needs

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risks

Core Competencies

Building Relationship

Foster Accountability Culture

..Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

.Conceptual Thinking

.Job Knowledge Sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Focus

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.