Logistics Officer - Tanzania

About Imagine Worldwide Tanzania

Imagine Worldwide Tanzania (Imagine-TZ) is a non-profit organization affiliated with Imagine Worldwide (IW), a global NGO committed to transforming education through innovative technology. Imagine-TZ seeks to demonstrate that children — when provided with access to personalized, tablet-based learning — can acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills with minimal adult supervision. By leveraging evidence-based digital learning solutions, IW partners with governments, schools, and communities to expand access to quality education for underserved children across the country.  Literacy and numeracy skills are the basis for a better life and the positive benefits to health, wealth, and social outcomes are multi-generational. However, 9 out of 10 children across Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10. Imagine works with partners worldwide to confront this crisis, using data and research to continuously refine and scale its foundational learning solution.

Imagine- TZ has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), the President’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), and the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) in Zanzibar to implement a program known as MsingiTek. This program will be rolled out in five regions of mainland (Morogoro, Manyara, Shinyanga, Tabora, and Ruvuma) as well as across 11 districts of Zanzibar. The first phase of the program, launching in May 2025, will reach 533 public primary schools (500 in mainland Tanzania and 33 in Zanzibar) over the course of 15 months. If MsingTek  demonstrates improvements in literacy and numeracy outcomes, it will be scaled nationwide in close collaboration with the government. This initiative has the potential to transform the learning journey for millions of children across Tanzania.

About the Role

The Logistics Officer will support Imagine's mission to scale tablet-based learning solutions that enable children in Tanzania to become literate and numerate. Working under the supervision of the Logistics Manager, the successful candidate will assist in executing day-to-day logistics operations including customs documentation, inventory tracking, distribution coordination, and warehouse management. The candidate will join a highly committed and collaborative team that is working together to empower every child to achieve their full potential. The position offers an international, flexible, learning environment to enhance individual career development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Logistics Officer will work closely with the Logistics Manager and local implementing partners to support logistics operations and inventory control across all sites in Tanzania. The Officer will assist in managing shipments, tracking inventory, coordinating distributions, and maintaining accurate records. The Logistics Officer's responsibilities will include - but will not be limited to the following:

Logistics Support

• Coordinate with the government supply unit and transport providers to schedule vehicle distribution to schools
• Support the execution of forward and reverse logistics operations to replenish stock and return defective products
• Handle ERPNext transactions to distribute program equipment in Schools. 
• Monitor fleet utilization and maintain records of distribution expenses, and provide a monthly report
• Liaise with technical service partners and vendors to track equipment deliveries and installation schedules and record all transactions in ERPNext
•  Support problem-solving efforts and report logistics challenges to the Logistics Manager

 Inventory Management Support

• Manage the inboard and outbound of the Central warehouse and Hubs. 
• Maintain inventory management systems (ERPNext)  and update records of equipment at school sites and warehouses
• Conduct regular physical stock counts at warehouses and coordinate stock counts with service partners and in schools. Keep the system up to date on the inventory levels in all sites. 
• Support implementation of warehouse management protocols and best practices (6s) 
• Track inventory movements between warehouse, service partners, and schools
•  Prepare inventory reports including stock levels, movements, and losses
• Maintain inventory tracking tools and update logistics KPIs dashboards
• Report warehouse running costs and manage the warehouse budget. 
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies or issues to the Logistics Manager

Health & Safety Support

• Ensure proper safety precautions are followed at the warehouse 
•  Monitor physical security measures for high-value items in warehouses and during transit
• Report any safety concerns or security incidents to the Logistics Manager

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following competencies, experiences, and qualities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics and warehouse management 
• Experience with inventory management systems (SAP, ERP or similar systems preferred)
•  Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualities

•  Passion for Imagine’s mission and vision 
•  Demonstrated commitment to equity in educational access and outcomes
• Passion for project management
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and solve problems
• Collaborative team player; clear and proactive communicator
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Location

The Operations Manager must be based in Dar es Salem, Tanzania.

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Imagine Worldwide is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.