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Title: Country
Logistics Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Oxfam:
Oxfam is a worldwide organisation that has been working in Uganda for over 40
years. We’re proud of the difference we’ve already made, through our long-term
programmes of development and essential emergency relief. In spite of
this progress we are aware that many Ugandans are still living below the
poverty line and we continue to review our focus in order to respond to various
faces of poverty and suffering.
Summary: The Country
Logistics Manager will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring quality
in logistics support across the Uganda program and to client countries.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- ·
You
will have a proven capacity and experience to lead , coordinate and manage high
quality logistic operations in complex situations . - ·
The
Country logistics manager will maintain an overview of Oxfam policy, systems
and procedures relevant to logistics, and ensure that developments are
communicated and implemented approximately through regular reviews . - ·
You
will involve maintaining an overview of the logistics needs of the Uganda
program and other client countries. - ·
Work
with program managers / coordinators to identify all logistical needs and how
to acquire them. - ·
Ensure
that the logistical function is delivering on time, in a cost-effective way,
high quality whilst delivering support to the field teams to comply to the
standards in logistics work. - ·
Prepare
logistics summary and analysis reports for the country. - ·
Do
research or project work on Oxfam’s logistical aspects to document experience
and build institutional learning. - ·
Support
program managers / coordinators on security issues including safety, security
and evacuation of staff. - ·
Management
of the security of assets including fleet of vehicles. - ·
Build
relationships with suppliers, NGOs, government offices and UN agencies on
logistical issues. - ·
Manage
all logistics and administration staff in the Kampala office while providing
support to the field teams through mentorship, assessment, training and
coaching. - ·
Be
part of the leadership team in the Uganda office.
Skills & Experience:
- ·
Should
have a Graduate degree or a professional qualification in a relevant field and
at least 10 years experience in a senior management position in logistics and
procurement. - ·
Experience
of management /supervisory responsibilities , including support to development
of others is essential . - ·
Excellent
written and spoken English is essential. - ·
You
should have commitment to humanitarian principals and action as well as
demonstrated experience of intergrating gender and diversity issues into
logistics programs. - ·
Past
NGO experience will be an added advantage. - ·
Good
Interpersonal Skills and team player. - ·
Flexibility
in working when demanded. - ·
Be
familiar with and abide by the NGO / Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in
Aid Code, Oxfam International Procedures and other regulatory codes. - ·
Good
computer literacy more so MS Word and MS Excel.
How
to apply:
should send their applications with detailed CV in English detailing your experience
for the post and include the daytime telephone contacts to: kampalajobs@oxfam.org.uk . The subject of the E-mail email should be the
title of the position.
10th May 2013
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