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• Coordinate with program in terms of
  materials distribution planning.
• Make schedule of deliveries to project
  sites in coordination with the warehouse assistant and program
  departments.
• Coordinate receipt of materials/tools/equipment
  with procurement in a timely manner as not to delay procurement,
  warehousing and program activities.
• Ensure quality of materials/equipment and
  tools as per the sample provided by the vendors to operations
  “procurement” department.
• Daily plan drivers for Kampala office.

• Ensure Mercy Corps Warehousing policies
  are in place and make sure donor regulations are implemented over
  commodities received from procurement.
• Support warehouse assistant in making
  daily commodity movement, tracking, receipt, delivery and recording is
  done properly and timely manner.
• Support warehouse assistant in weekly and
  monthly warehousing reports.
• Estimation and calculation of the required
  space for stocking.
• Preparation of cargos to other field
  offices and project sites.

• Daily administrative activities of the MC
  transport pool. Specifically, driver/vehicle scheduling, tracking log
  books, routine and major maintenance of the transport pool;
• Assist, as required, in the weekly and
  monthly financial and activity reports and verifying accuracy;
• Offer support in identifying needs and
  weaknesses of the transport pool;
• Interact with transport contractors, in
  coordination with the Procurement Officer and Operations Director;
• Prepare the required documentation of
  supplies and transactions are completed to MC standards.
• In charge of the maintenance of vehicle
  files.
• Oversight of vehicle rental calendar with
  rental agency including ensuring monthly spreadsheet for rentals is
  accurate.
• Assist and facilitate any import/export
  activities.
• Regularly monitor spending on fuel station
  contract in coordination with Transportation Department.
• Daily coordination of MC logistical and
  transport activities;

• The incumbent will act as Asset Controller
  for MC Uganda
• In charge of the maintenance a
  computerized asset database of all assets belonging to Mercy Corps Uganda
  program (includes coordination with finance department).
• Offer support in the implementation of
  asset tracking system including use of asset tags, movement of assets and
  upkeep of an asset register.
• Making of asset MC System as it could be
  centralized through main office Kampala.
• All other activities as assigned o ensure
  the smooth logistics operation;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally
  and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to
  not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Uganda.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Logistics
  Officer job opportunity should a Degree in a relevant business field is
  desired.
• At least three to five years of experience
  in large scale Logistics operation;
• Excellent organizational skills; ability
  to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
  High computer skills on MS Office programs.
• Proven ability to multi-task and process
  information into action as to not delay program activities.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  Assets, Transport, property ethics and donor compliance is essential.

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