Logistics and Inventory Management Officer
GiveDirectly
| Company | GiveDirectly |
| Category | Logistics & Transport |
| Location | Zomba |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026.
Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do . If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Role Overview
The Logistics and Inventory Management Officer (LIMO) will support the Field Admin. Associate Manager. Recipient mobile phones are the primary asset the LIMO will manage, alongside other GiveDirectly assets and supplies. The LIMO will work closely with the Field Administration Associate Manager on asset, insurance, and office logistics matters, and with the ICT Associate Manager on technology assets and IT-related logistics, while keeping the Operations & Procurement Manager (OPM) informed on stock levels, asset condition, and logistics risks. The role rewards strong organizational discipline, a safety-first mindset, and comfort using Google suite and other tools to track inventory accurately.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Oversee receipt, storage, packing, and dispatch/shipping of recipient phones and other GiveDirectly assets and supplies; including conducting required verification exercises as per the set standard operating procedures
Organize warehouse layout and storage systems, prioritizing secure, efficient storage and retrieval of phones
Enforce warehouse safety, security, and access-control protocols, with particular attention to phone storage areas
Ensure proper handling and storage conditions for phones and other sensitive equipment
Track phone and other stock levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts or excess/obsolete inventory
Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical stock takes of phones and other assets; including participation in routine asset verification exercise
Maintain and update the phone and asset inventory database using GiveDirectly's internal tools
Manage recipient phone counts and tracking as the primary inventory focus, sharing periodic stock updates with the OPM and finance team
Receive and tag phones and other assets upon procurement; distribute to staff/field teams and retrieve at end of contract or program cycle
Coordinate repair, maintenance, and condition assessments of phones and other assets and equipment
Maintain insurance records for phones and other valuable inventory in coordination with the Procurement and Administration Associate Manager
Process asset disposal in line with policy, and manage claims for lost or damaged phones and other assets
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of all internal inventory and assets, with phones as the priority category
Ensure office alarms, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits are functional, serviced, and stocked
Support the sourcing and set-up of field office locations as needed
Coordinate with the ICT Associate Manager and any outsourced IT consultants on repairs and maintenance of computers and equipment
Track IT-related assets within the overall inventory and tagging system
Support efforts to ensure office internet connectivity and power backup solutions remain functional
Provide periodic inventory, asset, and logistics reports to the OPM, copying in other relevant management team members
Flag stock, warehouse, or logistics risks to the OPM in a timely manner
Qualifications and Experience
2 or more years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or inventory management
Diploma or higher in a related field
Familiarity with inventory/asset-track