Senior Logistics Advisor - Coastal East Africa (Deployed position)

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Senior Logistics Advisor to support the U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs in Coastal East Africa.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Senior Logistics Advisor at Terrestris do?

As the Senior Logistics Advisor, you will provide direct support to host nation logistics, maintenance, and supply organizations as part of the Department of State's Global Advisory program. Operating within the coastal East Africa region, this advisor will deliver expert-level logistics guidance, build capacity in national systems, and transition advisory responsibilities to identified host nation personnel over the course of the contract. The ideal candidate is a seasoned military logistics expert with direct experience advising foreign partner nations in sub-Saharan Africa. The ideal candidate has both tactical (Battalion) and operational (Brigade) level experience, excellent data analysis and SOP development skills, and a deep understanding of how to build sustainable host nation logistics capabilities.

What does a typical day look like for the Senior Logistics Advisor?

You will:

• Assist with writing and instituting the new system/COA, if/when the host nation decides on a specific course of action (COA)
• Continue to maintain an up-to-date list of outstanding host nation requirements (e.g., unit XYZ ran out of ammo).
• Provide technical advisory support on integrating improved logistics elements into the logistics enterprise.
• Assist the host nation in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the logistics units. At a minimum, these will describe detailed methods for improving current logistics and property management capabilities.
• Assess all data relating to equipment availability and make recommendations to improve operational readiness.
• Assist with incorporating sustainable improvements into existing training curriculum.
• Interface with other international advisors to stay current on needs and de-conflict assistance, as appropriate.
• Serve as the host nation's subject matter expert on the use and capabilities of forward support companies (logistics companies and maintenance companies).
• Provide daily support and mentoring to host nation staff on new processes and systems being implemented, with an emphasis on transitioning advisory services to key host nation personnel. A cadre of personnel shall be identified and trained in this capacity over the life of the contract.
• Support the host nation in conducting inventory management, including receiving, inventorying, examining, deconsolidating (break-down), reconsolidating, and labeling equipment for designated equipment and materials.
• Support the host nation in improving and maintaining the existing inventory management system. This system shall incorporate foreign assistance provided by international donors.
• Support the host nation in monitoring and tracking all equipment and materials.
• Support the host nation with a routine tracking and supply report on the status of all equipment, including required preventive and routine maintenance.
• Support the development of a Shipping Report outlining the delivery location, shipment number, product description and quantities of supplies being shipped, container sizes (20'/40'), number of containers in the shipment, estimated time of departure, estimated time of departure at Sea Port of Embarkation (SPOE), estimated time of arrival at Sea Port of Debarkation (SPOD), clearance documentation, and estimated date of delivery to the place of performance. This will be standardized across all branches of service.
• Serve as an interface with all key stakeholders to ensure all equipment is properly inventoried and entered into the inventory management system.
• Identify and mentor host nation personnel on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), U.S.-origin equipment, and related topics, with an emphasis on transitioning advisory services. A cadre of personnel shall be identified and trained in this capacity over the life of the contract.
• Conduct follow-up interviews with mentored staff to determine the impact of assistance.
• Begin monitoring and evaluation data collection for all indicators, as provided by the Department of State Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team following award of the contract. Data collection shall be conducted on a regular and continuing basis from the time that each Performance Monitoring Framework is approved until the task order is completed. The frequency of data collection shall be defined per each indicator in the frameworks.
• Submit an Initial Capability Assessment (ICA) within 90 days of deployment.
• Create and maintain a Work Plan outlining technical assistance, milestones, and mentorship schedules.
• Coordinate with AFRICOM, EUCOM, U.S. Embassy staff, AF/RPS, PM/GPI, PM/SA, and other donors.
• Update work plan quarterly and participate in weekly updates with the Office of Security Cooperation (OSC).
• Include strategies for integrating women into logistics and training tasks where appropriate.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the Logistics professional we're looking for if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree with a concentration in logistics & supply chain management, research and evaluation, and/or other related fields.
• Three years working in a sub-Saharan Africa partner nation as a logistics advisor to partner nation militaries.
• Five years of hands-on experience working in a U.S. (or NATO) military logistics career field at the Battalion (S-4) section or equivalent level, with at least two years at the Brigade or equivalent staff level.
• Four years of experience with supply sourcing systems and military resourcing systems.
• Demonstrated adherence to quality standards and ability to review program deliverables.
• Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with customers/clients, including the ability to respond to cost and technical tasks, monitor contract and task order performance, and apply required course corrections.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel (advanced), and SharePoint. Must show examples of advanced skills, such as presentation development, written policies/procedures, formulas/functions, data visualization, pivot tables, macros, or VBA scripting. Certification in Microsoft Office through an industry-recognized provider (e.g., Certiport, Coursera, etc.) is required.
• Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English.

Additional Notes:

• Advisors must be prepared for sustained fieldwork in austere and post-conflict environments.
• All advisory services are designed to build host nation capacity, with a strong emphasis on knowledge transfer and sustainability.
• Deployment requires a valid passport, visa, and medical clearance.
• This role focuses on transitioning logistics capabilities to host-nation ownership.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.