Procurement Jobs – Logistics Assistant at Care International

Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Administration
Manager
About Care:
CARE International in
Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives
of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting
communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of
sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural
resource management and good governance. Our operations are guided by our core
values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
Job
Summary:
The Logistics
Assistant’s key role will be to provide Administrative and logistics
support of CUHQ activities in the area of Property management, vehicles and
transport management, plus facility maintenance of International Staff
residences.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Manage CUHQ transport
function, inclusive of liaison with the CO sub-offices and partners in a way
that leads to the effective and efficient vehicle usage.
  • Working
    closely with drivers, implement country office vehicle policy for CUHQ
    vehicle fleet, where vehicles are pro-actively maintained and that they
    are in sound mechanical condition.
  • On
    a daily basis and as when requested, assign vehicles to staff and ensure
    that movements are accurately and correctly filled on daily vehicle
    movement records (Log sheets)
  • Fulfill
    the reporting requirements of monthly Fuel Efficiency Report, Private
    mileage tracking and billing for senior staff as far as country office
    vehicle policy is concerned, and pro-actively discuss issues arising out
    of generated reports with your supervisor.
  • Timely
    process and renew third party insurance covers for the CUHQ fleet in a way
    that meets the requirements of the Ugandan traffic act and insurance
    companies.
  • Working
    closely with drivers AND sub office Logistics/Admin Officers, issue and
    monitor vehicle fuel usage, and at the end of every month, prepare
    reconciliation with the fuel stations and prepare an upload file for
    payment.
  • Supervise
    weekly and any other necessary vehicle checking; follow up on reports
    after checking to ensure necessary remedial actions are implemented
    compliant with CARE Uganda policy requirements.
  • Monitor
    performance standards of the vehicle repair garages to ensure repairs lead
    to value for money. 
  • Working
    closely with your supervisor, liaise and provide support as needed with
    sub-offices on issues concerning their transport needs. · Keep custody of
    the original vehicle registration books and other vehicle required
    documents as per policy in safe manner.
  • Maintain
    a filing system for Country Office fleet that is regularly updated with
    proper indexing.
  • Request,
    receive and replenish vehicle service parts based on PN/Vehicle usage.
2. Implement the Country
Office policy of general receipt of procured items and tracking efficient use
of office consumables.
  • Physically
    receive and verify items ordered by procurement and timely dispatch them
    to the sub-offices and other end users. 
  • Complete
    General receipt note as required, and have it attached to all
    corresponding procurement paperwork ensuring the matching online GRN is
    also completed and accessible by the finance department.
  • In
    the absence of the procurement officer and as delegated, perform
    procurement roles as required.
3.  Implement the CO inventory policy inclusive
of asset register updating, asset movement and ensure appropriate filing of all
required documents.
  • Prepare
    Property Register Forms (PRFs) for new receipts, transfer or disposal of
    assets as required and have PRFs appropriately approved.
  • Make
    entries and adjustments to the CO Master Property Register based on the
    approved Property Register Forms as per the CARE Property Management
    policy.
  • Create
    and regularly update Property-filing system that leads to effective
    tracking of asset transfers and changes.
  • Prepare
    and release Asset Movement Report (AMR) on a weekly basis to keep track of
    asset movement in the CO as per CARE requirement.
  • Manage
    the CO transit store in accordance with CARE inventory/stores policy and
    ensure that the records are correct and up to date.
  • Prepare
    waybills to document movement of materials, equipment and create
    appropriate filing that enhances efficient tracking and institutional
    memory.
4. Facility management
  • Follow
    up on logistical needs arising from international staff residences, offer
    support as required
  • Follow-up
    on repairs and routine generator service schedule needed for International
    staff residences with external service providers to ensure works are done
    and value for money is realized.
5. Performance Management
  • Supervise,
    direct and evaluate assigned staff, handling employee concerns and
    problems, directing work, coaching, and counseling, disciplining and
    completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Train
    and mentor staff supervised by this position to develop skills and
    competences that enable them fulfill their roles and grow in the
    organization.
  • Develop
    strong linkages with procurement unit, Finance and HR departments and
    sub-office administration offices that lead to efficient support function
    for the Country Office.
 Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • University
    degree in Business Administration, procurement and logistics
  • At
    least 3 years experience in a similar position
  • Management
    of a fast moving administrative section requiring quick problem definition
    and independent development of solutions
  • Good
    communication skills both oral and written – i.e. writing letters and
    memo’s
  • Very
    good computer skills
  • Good
    planning, time management and prioritization skills.
  • High
    level of integrity at work
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit
your typed applications together with detailed (CV),
your professional and academic papers and apply for the job online through our website on http://www.careuganda.org/career  and
for any more details. You can also send in hand delivered applications
to our offices on Plot 17 Mackinnon road, Nakasero, P.O Box, 7280 Kampala, Uganda
(please mark your envelopes).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted therefore applicants who do not receive any response within three
weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessfu
Deadline:  22nd May
2013 before 5 pm 
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