Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing the COFA READY Programme in the Federated State of Micronesia (FSM) to strengthen disaster preparedness, response readiness, institutional capacities, and resilience.
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.