Afghanistan National Horticulture Development Organization (ANHDO) is a national non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy and established in April 2009. The development of ANHDO is part of the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) long term strategy for the development of horticulture sector in Afghanistan. Since then, ANHDO has developed into an important institution for horticulture development by comparing among other skilled and experienced Afghan professional organizations in the horticulture sector. ANHDO is operating in close coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) based on separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Hence, ANHDO is a corner stone of the long-term strategy for the development of the horticulture sector in Afghanistan.

 ANHDO is currently looking for Logistic Office for its project "Promoting resilient and equitable recovery of agriculture and livelihoods in Afghan communities (PREVALE, which is funded by (FCDO).

Job Summary;

The Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating the procurement, transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and services for the PREVALE Project. The role ensures that all logistical activities are conducted in compliance with organizational and donor policies, supporting efficient and effective program implementation.

1. Basic logistic support – 40% of time

• Ensure stocks and assets are fully accounted for and maintained in a secure place that prevents both theft and spoilage.
• Ensure that supply systems for durable and consumable goods are maintained in an orderly manner and with a stock card management system, per ANHDO procedures.
• Ensure that cooks and cleaners are trained.
• Ensure that facilities including office and guest house are safe, operational, and equipped; particular attention is to be paid to daily maintenance of high traffic spaces (kitchen, latrines/washrooms) for upholding hygiene standards for health and wellbeing of staff.
• To ensure that the assets/inventory file and data base management procedures are followed and updated.
• To ensure the assets verification takes place twice a year and make the assets disposal based ANHDO and donor disposal procedures.
• To establish and maintain good contacts with suppliers, government offices, and other NGOs with regards to logistical matters.
• To report on all logistics activities to the Project Manager

2.  Procurement – 20% of time

• Procure requested program and program support items, in accordance with the ANHDO procedures, in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Carry out a transparent and efficient bidding (quotation) process as outlined in the ANHDO Procurement Procedures Manual and in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Make every effort to obtain the lowest price and highest quality of items.
• Procure all requested items in timely manner to facilitate program and operational needs without gap.
• Account for purchased items and coordinate with appropriate logistical and admin staff members to absorb items in inventory and supply management systems.
• Receipt, implementation, tracking and filing of Programme logistics requisitions.
• Fallow up the Vendor Payments with finance Department.

3. Transportation – 10% of time

• Organize transportation as needed.
• Ensure transportation of goods/supplies to field.
• Ensure that all transported goods have the appropriate documentation, e.g., waybills, receipts, and that all inventories and stock lists are updated at the receiving and sending ends, per ANHDO procedures.

4. Vehicles Management – 30% of time

Operation and Deployment of Vehicles

• Coordinate daily deployment of vehicles based on programmatic and operational needs.
• Ensure efficient route planning and vehicle assignment to maximize cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise and train drivers on safety protocols, proper logbook usage, and vehicle care.
• Monitor GPS or vehicle tracking systems (if available).
• Address and report any accidents, mechanical issues, or misuse in line with ANHDO policy.

Management of Rental Vehicles for Projects

• Identify and coordinate with pre-approved vehicle rental providers.
• Ensure rental vehicles meet safety, capacity, and legal compliance requirements.
• Review and verify rental agreements, invoices, and vehicle condition reports.
• Maintain proper documentation of rental vehicle usage per project and donor requirements.
• Liaise with project teams to plan transportation needs and adjust rentals accordingly.

4. Oversight of Rental Vehicle Operations as Project Vehicles

• Treat rental vehicles as part of ANHDO's operational fleet while under contract.
• Apply the same operational controls as with ANHDO vehicles, including driver management, fuel monitoring, and logbook documentation.
• Integrate rental vehicle use into overall transportation planning.
• Ensure that all project-related transportation costs are properly documented and reported.
• Support audits or donor reviews by maintaining accurate and accessible records.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure that all logistics transactions and documentation are compliant with internal procedures and donor guidelines.
• Maintain organized and accessible filing systems (both electronic and hard copy) for all logistics records related to the PREVALE Project.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in logistics or procurement roles, preferably with an NGO or development project.
• Knowledge of supply chain procedures, inventory management, and donor procurement rules (e.g., FCDO, EU, UN).
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with logistics tracking tools is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of English is required

Submission Guideline

Please submit a CV, a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position, the contact information of 3 professional references, and your salary history spanning the past 3 years.

Applications must include all requested documents and be sent to the following address: jobs@anhdo.org.af

Please clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line (Logistic officer /ANHDO/26/025) Application without subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.