State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)

RECRUITMENT: Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist - 1 position

BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agro meteorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.
The project is implemented by the State Institution Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.
State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of the Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist will be responsible for providing logistic support and overseeing the overall logistic processes in support of the objectives of the project He/she will be based at the SE “AED PMU” office in Dushanbe and will work closely with government relevant agencies, beneficiaries and other Project staff. In his activities the Specialist follows the Project Operation Manual (POM) of SE “AED PMU”, Charter of SE “AED PMU”, acting legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and orders of the AED PMU Management team. Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Planning, oversight, and management and coordination of logistics support operations to ensure smooth accomplishment of projects;
• Work in the relevant agencies, project beneficiaries, agriculture input providers;
• Entails creating a plan or timetable for the movement of materials, heavy equipment, and light trucks;
• Workforce and parts supply in compliance with the project requirements;
• managing a schedule to track and station materials promptly, as well as providing for preventive maintenance to ensure that projects are accomplished without hitches;
• He/she is responsible for the movement of materials to a warehouse location in preparation for shipment, and also conducts receiving activities;
• Preparing shipping documentation and providing support in merging materials into single shipments, including crating and packing when necessary;
• Carry out packing, storage duties in preparation for site-specific beneficiaries and shipment;
• Oversee beneficiaries-based queues and plan and allocate tasks to meet project requirements;
• Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered;
• Ensure materials are appropriately stored;
• Program the final calculation of materials/goods prior to shipment;
• Provide a list of all equipment/goods provided from the suppliers to the Component coordinator and Management team;
• Responsible for supervising and accounting for equipment/goods provided by suppliers;
• Carry out annual property inventory and provide another report in his area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• University diploma in agriculture, economics or equal;
• Prior experience in expeditor or forwarding of goods;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in public and/or private sector development;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with the donor organizations;
• Experience in agriculture sector is desirable;
• Good Computer skills MS Word, MS Excel;
• Fluent knowledge of Tajik, Russian.

APPLICATION PROCESS
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (3 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist” in the subject line by no later than March 14, 2022 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the "Guidelines for the selection and hiring of Specialists by the World Bank.

You can get acquainted with the full Terms of Reference (Terms of Reference and Scope of Services) of the Expeditor/Forwarding Specialist in the SI AED PMU at the address: Rudaki district, Jamoat Russia, Village 1-may, 432. Republic of Tajikistan, State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Contact phone: + Tel / fax: (44) 6100013; (44) 6100014; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.