Vacancy title:
Programme Logistics and Operations Lead

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Marys Meals Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, September 6 2025

Duty Station:
Chipata | Chipata | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are now recruiting for a Programme Logistics and Operations Lead to join our team in Zambia. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, this strategic leadership role is key in strengthening the delivery and quality of our school feeding programme through robust operational systems.

You will lead on fleet, warehouse, supplier, and asset management, working closely with global teams to identify improvements, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance. You’ll also support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor the programme logistics team to build a resilient and high-performing function.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the development and implementation of logistics strategies, procedures, and tools.
• Overseeing fleet operations, supplier relationships, warehousing, and facilities management.
• Promoting strong compliance, ethics, and risk reporting across operations.
• Ensuring quality control of food and supplies and managing any losses.
• Analysing operational data and translating insights into strategic actions.
• Building team capacity through coaching, mentoring, and structured planning.
• Contributing to the global operations network and benchmarking practices.
• Supporting audits and driving improvements across the operations function.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics/operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic planning and implementation skills.
• Strong data analysis and financial management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and compliance management skills.
• Experience engaging with governments and community-based structures will be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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