Rising Academies is one of the fastest-growing quality-focused education companies in Africa and a Certified B Corp, supporting more than 400,000 students across 1,400 public schools in West and East Africa. It is looking for a highly organised and dependable Inventory and Asset Management Officer to ensure that tablets, accessories and programme materials are securely stored, accurately recorded and fully traceable throughout their lifecycle. This is a full-time, on-site, Rwanda-based position in Kigali, reporting to the Procurement and Supply Chain Coordinator and working closely with Operations, programme and technical teams. The target start date is mid-November 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an accurate inventory and asset register, complete the opening count and monthly physical counts, and investigate and reconcile discrepancies to maintain at least 98% agreement with the register.
- Receive and verify incoming stock, record new receipts within two business days, tag assets before dispatch, and keep supporting documents complete and filed.
- Organize and label warehouse storage zones by item type and status.
- Maintain the warehouse access log and complete a weekly safety and security check, escalating security incidents within 24 hours.
- Monitor spare stock and availability, identify shortages or unusual movements, and escalate shortages within one business day.
- Prepare approved in-stock requests within three business days and complete dispatch and handover records.
- Record returns within one business day, separate items by condition and status, and hand faulty devices to the relevant technical team within two business days.
- Maintain clear, auditable documentation for receipts, counts, transfers, dispatches, returns and repairs.
- Share a concise stock update each Friday highlighting balances, movements, outstanding issues and actions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, operations or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, stores, asset management, logistics or a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining stock or asset registers, conducting physical counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and digital record-keeping tools.
- Practical experience with receiving, asset tagging, dispatch, returns and stock handovers; experience handling tablets or other high-value assets is an advantage.
- Good understanding of basic warehouse safety, security, access control and stock-handling procedures.
Benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package benchmarked against comparable businesses, social ventures and non-profits, continuous development and growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a proven education impact model.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Rising Academies Workable application page: https://apply.workable.com/rising-academies/j/44EFED6829/apply/