IEC- LOGISTICS OFFICER

DEPARTMENT                               :           ELECTORAL OPERATIONS

JOB TITLE                                       :           LOGISTICS OFFICER

GRADE                                              :           G

REPORT TO                                    :           MANAGER ELECTORAL OPERATIONS

LOCATION                                      :           MASERU- CENTRAL WAREHOUSE

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Manager Electoral Operations, the Logistics Officer is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely sourcing, management, maintenance and distribution of registration and electoral materials and equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Planning logistics in support of electoral operations.
• Assist with the procurement and management of elections materials and equipment.
• Contributes towards policy development and implementation.
• Contributes towards preparation of budget for the division.
• Oversee the management, distribution and disposal of election materials and equipment.
• Oversee development and implementation of systems for coordination of electoral material.
• Liaise with District warehouses with the status of the inventory for election materials.

MAIN DUTIES

Planning logistics in support of elections

• Consult with districts and headquarters staff in the assessment of materials requirements.
• Plans distribution methods, routes and storage and liaises with operations inspectorate on security issues.
• In conjunction with staff identifies and determines the number and location of local registration and election centres.
• Contributes to the development, preparation and maintenance of procedural advice and guidance manuals for use in headquarters and field operations

Assist with the procurement and management of election materials and equipment.

• Determines material volume requirements, sourcing and purchasing from suppliers.
• Plans and determines material procurement costs.
• Assists in liaising with suppliers and arrangements for distribution of registration and ballot materials.

Contributes towards policy and practice development.

• Contributes to the design and development of processes and procedures for logistics and warehouse management, devises and suggest policy.

Oversee the management, distribution and disposal of election materials and equipment.

• Monitors and controls election materials and equipment in the central warehouse and during transportation.
• Ensure that district storekeepers undertake appropriately security checks and stock reconciliation.
• Ensure the obsolete and damaged materials are unauthorized for and disposed of securely.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must possess:

The incumbent must have;

• Master’s degree in public administration or subject related to Logistics Management.

OR

• Degree in Social Science or subject related to Logistics Management with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Logistics management at a supervisory level.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

1. Computer literacy
2. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
3. Planning, organizing and supervisory skills.
4. Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
5. Project planning

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, during the electoral period.
• Must be a citizen of Lesotho or legally eligible to work in Lesotho.
• Must be a registered voter with the IEC.
• Must not hold office in any political party and must maintain political neutrality at all times.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates must submit their applications accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with three referees, copies of certified qualification certificates and transcripts, send via email to recruitment@iec.org.ls under the subject line;

Logistics Officer

OR

hand delivered to IEC Headquarters (Registry) in a sealed envelope labelled;

The Director of Elections

Maseru West

Corner Maluti and Caledon Road

P.O. Box 12698

Maseru 100

Closing date: 13^th November, 2026 at 16:30.

Only Short-listed candidates

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