About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

About USAID Project:
RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients. RTI International is implementing the Uganda Literacy Achievement and Retention Activity Project (2015-2020).

Job Summary: The Procurement and Logistics Officer will mainly oversee the procurement of books and textbooks (including distribution of these), office furniture, IT equipment, IT services, vehicles and coordinate with IT department on shipment and receipt of IT equipment. The incumbent will plan and organize daily, weekly, monthly and data collection and analysis, quarterly projections for logistics needs and movement of personnel, and ensure accurate inventories of RTI assets and resources.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID Project vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree
Two or more years’ experience in logistics or supply chain management;
Past experience working with USAID or other US government-funded projects desirable;
Possess strong organizational skills,
Possess the ability to multi-task, and be detail and deadline-oriented.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their updated CVs and cover letters to: internationaledu@rti.org. Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject of the E-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th April, 2015