Plan International Liberia
Job Announcement (3 Positions)
Staff-328-01-2021- County LLIN Distribution Logistics Officer
Plan International Liberia
The vacancy is opened to Internal and External candidates.
Plan International is a leading girls and children’s rights organization. Plan strives for a just world
that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We motivate our people and partners to:
 empower children, young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root
causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability
 drive change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels through our reach,
experience and knowledge of the realities children face
 work with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises, and to overcome
adversity
 support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood
Plan operates in 77 countries around the world. It brings its support to millions of children, their
families and communities, mainly in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and South America. It implements
projects in the Health, Water and Sanitation, Education, Child Protection, Sustainable Livelihood, and
cross-cultural communication. Child sponsorship forms the basis of our work with children. Worth to
mention, Plan International global ambition is to support 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and
thrive!
As part of its commitment to support Plan International Federation reach 100 million girls so to Learn,
Lead, Decide and Thrive, Plan International Liberia has developed a new country strategy which will
for the next five years (2019 to 2024) focus on reaching 600,000 marginalized girls and children all
over the country, with a strong commitment to work with partners at various levels to put an end to
violence against girls and young women including Child Early Forced Marriage and Female Genital
Mutilation (FGM) and other norms and practices that hinder their development and empowerment.
Plan International Liberia is committed to ensuring that Child Protection and Youth Safeguarding,
Gender Transformative programming and Influencing are key and an integral part of all its work in the
country.
We are currently seeking to recruit for Plan International Liberia Program: –
Title: County LLIN Distribution Logistics Officer
Location: Bomi, Nimba and Margibi Counties
Status: National Position
Department: Program
Reports to: Program Intervention and Influencing Area Manger (Nimba and Bomi) & Malaria
Program Coordinator (Margibi)
Summary of the Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Intervention and Influencing Area Manger (Nimba and
Bomi) & Malaria Program Coordinator in (Margibi), The Long Lasting Insecticide Net (LLIN)
Distribution Logistics Officer (County Level) is to support the Global Fund Program LLIN Campaign
at county level to ensure that LLIN Distribution Campaign and supplies/logistics are handled and
managed well in line with the campaign plans, the Global Fund and Plan/Plan partner’s policies and
procedures throughout the period of the campaign.
Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
 Support Plan Global Fund Program Intervention and Influencing Area, Margibi Program Office or
Plan partner organization in implementing LLIN campaign logistics systems, including movement
and tracking of LLINs in line with the Global Fund, MOH and Plan International Liberia
procurement guidelines.
 Engage in the LLIN campaign logistics management by providing support to the assigned county.
 Interact with service providers ensuring the right services are provided at all levels of the supply chain in
line with respective service contracts.
 Ensure accountability and value for money for all services provided to Plan International Liberia or
Partners within the campaign logistics system.
 Ensure proper documentation and audit tracking for services and goods procured, received and
dispatched to beneficiaries by Plan or Plan partner in assigned county.
 In collaboration with Plan International Liberia or partner Administrative Department, cultivate and
maintain excellent relation with the Government of Liberia, especially Ministry of Health/National Malaria
Control Programme (NMCP) and the NMCP Logistics Officer
 Provide efficient and reliable supply chain management of Plan or partner equipment and supplies
throughout the LLIN campaign.
 Management of supplies used in Plan partner or the Plan Global Fund Program LLIN campaign including
receipt/clearance, transport, storage and delivery.
 Support Plan partners or Plan Procurement Specialist/Administrative Manager in establishing and
maintaining vendors and contractor’s data and dealing with them (effectiveness, reliability, timeliness and
quality of services provided)
 Organize dispatch of goods in support to the LLIN campaign with proper documentation and filling
ensured.
 Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender
Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the
policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of
responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and
understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC),
their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with
the appropriate procedures.
 Perform other duties and participate in other, non-project, organizational activities and processes as and
when required to do so.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Gained through education, training, & experience
Qualification and Experience
 A university degree or equivalence in the fields of Administration, logistics and procurement or
Supply Chain Management.
 A logistics, supplies or procurement background and work experience is preferred
 Knowledge about program and project implementation is an added advantage
 At least 3 years’ experience in similar position with a recognized institution
 Experience in national health/LLIN campaigns will be an added advantage
Knowledge:
 Promotes high performance by all personnel
 Promotes innovation, learning and transparency
 Communicates clearly and effectively
 Gains, develops and retains credibility
Skills:
 Ability to mentor staff, partners and communities
 Good analytical and synthesis skills
 Ability to study and quickly understand new operating environment and organizational systems.
 Good communication skills (written and oral)
 Good listening and negotiating skills
 Independence and objectivity, you should be able to work with minimum supervision
 Organized, methodical and meticulous
 Good filling or record keeping
 Computer knowledge and self-ownership required to execute roles & responsibilities
Attitudes:
 Influencing personnel to improve performance, procedures and compliance
 Promoting high performance
 Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches and processes
 Team spirit.
 Promotes innovation and learning
 Communicates effectively and enthusiastically
 Behaves consistently in his/her approach to work and decision making
Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable
 Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
 Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
 Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
 Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
 Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
 Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
 Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
 Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed
priorities or crises.
 Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
 Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
 Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
 Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
 Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls
and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
 Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
 Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
 Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
 Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls
and all children.
Applications:
Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 28th January 2021 by 4:30 pm
Interested candidates need to send their updated CV and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) Click the button below and apply via the system before the closing date mentioned above.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and antiterrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy,
Fraud, Code of Conduct, Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying Policy. Plan follows an equal
opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially
women and people living with disability.