Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
Description de l'emploi
L’USAID Bénin a engagé DEXIS pour mettre en œuvre le programme Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) dans les quatre départements du Nord-Bénin. NELY est un programme de cinq ans visant à améliorer les opportunités économiques pour les populations vulnérables du nord du Bénin, en particulier les jeunes, les femmes et les groupes marginalisés. A cet effet Dexis recherche quatre (4) Assistants en logistique et en approvisionnement.
Les assistants de la logistique et des achats sont chargés de soutenir les activités d'approvisionnement et de logistique en coordination avec les responsables de la logistique et des achats, en veillant au respect des politiques et procédures d'approvisionnement et de logistique de Dexis et de l'USAID. Ils travailleront en étroite collaboration avec les responsables de la logistique et des achats, les bénéficiaires, les fournisseurs et d'autres départements pour soutenir les achats et la logistique afin de garantir une mise en œuvre efficace des activités de subvention.
Il s'agit de postes à temps plein basés dans la Donga (Djougou), l'Atacora (Natitingou), l'Alibori (Kandi) et le Borgou (Parakou) au Bénin. Cette candidature sera clôturée le 15 novembre 2024.
Pour postuler, veuillez soumettre votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à [email protected].
Principales responsabilités
- Aider les responsables de la logistique et des achats à identifier et à définir les biens et services pour atteindre les objectifs du projet et à étendre la portée des services d’achat et de logistique à tous les départements cibles.
- Coordonner les activités logistiques avec les responsables de la logistique et des achats, y compris les modalités d'expédition, le dédouanement, l'entreposage et la livraison des marchandises achetées sur les sites du projet.
- Assurez-vous que les fournitures sont facilement disponibles sur tous les sites du projet, y compris ceux situés à l'extérieur des bureaux de NELY.
- Identifiez et atténuez les défis logistiques potentiels tels que les retards de sécurité ou d’accès en fonction des connaissances et des conditions locales.
- Aider à établir et à maintenir un registre d'inventaire, y compris l'allocation et l'entretien de l'équipement, ainsi que la disposition des actifs conformément aux réglementations Dexis et USAID.
- Assurez-vous que tous les achats respectent strictement les règles et réglementations de Dexis et de l'USAID, et travaillez avec les fournisseurs pour garantir le contrôle de la qualité.
- Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les bénéficiaires sur les achats d’activités.
- Démontrer une capacité de résolution créative de problèmes en répondant et en résolvant les besoins émergents du projet.
- Autres tâches assignées par le directeur des finances et des opérations.
Qualifications
- Licence (BAC+3) ou diplôme universitaire équivalent dans le domaine Achats, transport, logistique ou tout autre domaine connexe pertinent.
- Au moins 2 ans d’expérience pertinente en gestion des achats et de la logistique pour l’USAID ou d’autres programmes financés par des donateurs.
- A démontré sa compréhension des réglementations d’approvisionnement de l’USAID.
- Capacité à assurer la conformité avec les politiques, procédures et réglementations de l'USAID et de Dexis.
- Proactivité et capacité à prioriser et à gérer une charge de travail élevée dans un environnement de travail au rythme rapide.
- Excellentes compétences en communication et en relations interpersonnelles.
- Maîtrise de l'anglais et du français écrit et oral.
- Maîtrise de MS Word, Excel et d’autres applications informatiques de base.
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Job Description
Dexis is seeking four (4) Logistics and Procurement Representatives to support USAID’s Northern Economic Livelihoods for youth, Women, and Vulnerable Populations (NELY) Activity based in Benin. This is a five-year project aimed at improving purchasing powers, developing self-sufficiency, and improving inclusion in the modern economic marketplace for men and women vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist groups.
The Logistics and Procurement Representatives are responsible for supporting procurement and logistics activities in coordination with the Logistics and Procurement Officers, ensuring compliance with Dexis and USAID procurement and logistics policies and procedures. They will work closely with the Logistics and Procurement Officers, grantees, suppliers, and other departments to support procurement and logistics to ensure effective implementation of grant activities.
These are full-time positions based in Donga, Atacora, Alibori, and Borgou in Benin. This application will close on November 15, 2024.
To apply, please submit your CV/resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Main Responsibilities
- Support the Logistics and Procurement Officers in identifying and defining goods and services to achieve project objectives and extending the reach of procurement and logistics services to all target departments.
- Coordinate logistics activities with Logistics and Procurement Officers, including shipping arrangements, customs clearance, warehousing, and delivery of procured goods to project sites.
- Ensure supplies are readily available across all project sites, including those outside of NELY office locations.
- Identify and mitigate potential logistics challenges such as security or access delays based on local knowledge and conditions.
- Help establish and maintain an inventory record, including equipment allocation and maintenance, and asset disposition in accordance with Dexis and USAID regulations.
- Help ensure all procurements strictly adhere to Dexis and USAID rules and regulations, and work with vendors to ensure quality control.
- Work closely with grantees on activity purchases.
- Demonstrate creative problem solving by responding to and resolving emerging project needs.
- Other tasks assigned by the Finance & Operations Director.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree in a relevant field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in procurement and logistics management for USAID or other donor funded programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of USAID procurement regulations.
- Ability to ensure compliance with USAID and Dexis policies, procedures and regulations.
- Proactive and ability to prioritize and manage a high workload in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in written and oral English and French.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and other basic computer applications.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
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Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth. Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients. Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do. As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities. We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
