Vacancy title:
Assistant Logistics and Supply Chain Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: , Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Agricultural Research and Extension Trust (ARET)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 7 2025

Duty Station:
Malawi | Lilongwe | Malawi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Purpose

The successful candidate will be expected to assist in strategizing and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire most cost-effective deals and reduce procurement expenses. The position is tenable in Lilongwe

Key Functions

• To assist in developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Analyze costs, negotiate contract details, and offer strategies and solutions for better management of costs on supplies and services.
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (PPDA) requirements, Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR) and relevant procurement regulations.
• To help in managing and monitor all transactional procurement processes for the Trust.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Process documentation for importation of goods and arrange for customs clearance of imported goods.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports as required
• To assist in managing current needs and strategize with Heads of Departments and suppliers to ensure the Trust’s future needs will be seamlessly met.

Qualifications and Experience

• Malawi Schools Certificate of Education.
• Professional CIPS Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Three years of work experience in procurement and supply chain management
• Proficient in use of computers and computer software relevant to the position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Mode of Application

Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), signed application letter, photocopies of relevant certificates, names and addresses of three traceable referees should be sent to the following address not later than 7th November 2025.

Applications should clearly indicate the position being applied for on the envelope

The Chief Executive Officer
ARET
Private Bag 9
LILONGWE
Or email to: recruitment@aret.org.mw

ARET is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving workforce diversity and inclusion. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs.

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