EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)
EDC is a global nonprofit organization that designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Working with public sector and private partners, we harness the power of people and systems to improve education, health promotion and care, workforce preparation, communications technologies, and civic engagement. Founded in 1958, EDC’s headquarters are located in Waltham MA, USA. We also have offices in New York City and Washington, DC, USA. EDC implements projects in over 35 countries.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The USAID funded READ II is a five year project lead by Creative Associates with a subcontract to EDC to improve the reading proficiency of 15 million children by 2022, with a focus on six target regions. The project will focus on three main areas of intervention to achieve its goal to improve students’ reading fluency and comprehension: 1) improving classroom reading and writing instruction, 2) strengthening community engagement in education activities and 3) improving leadership, management and delivery capacity at each administrative level.
Position Summary:
The Logistics Officer will perform a range of tasks and provide oversight of communications, mail, inventory management, supplies and equipment maintenance and timely staff services and efficient office operations.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Logistics Officer will report to the Regional Director and coordinate with the Logistics Manager and Procurement Officer in the Addis Ababa office.
Primary Logistics Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Qualifications: