Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which
implements high-quality, analytical development programmes in very difficult
places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues
to implement programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking
a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food insecurity
needs through interventions that get to the root causes and contributing
factors of economic vulnerability. Donors include the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), DFID, Mastercard Foundation, WALMART
Foundation, Coca Cola Africa Foundation, US Depart of State (DOS) /PEPFAR, and
Nike Foundation.

Job Summary: The Logistics
Assistant will primarily ensure smooth operations of MC stores and assets
managing the receipt, dispatch and inventory keeping of all goods and assets
that are delivered to Kotido and also materials that enter into the storage
facilities and assets in use. Through implementing Mercy Corps Warehouse and
asset procedures the Logistics assistant will ensures that all inventories will
be accounted for in accordance to MC and donor requirements.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

The incumbent will follow the Mercy Corps
Warehouse Policy and Procedures Guidelines
Ensure the daily coordination of MC
logistics, warehouse and Assets activities;
Ensure the timely delivery of supplies to
respective Projects with the coordination of procurement department and MC
transport pool.
Has a full understanding of MC warehouse
and assets policies and formats.
Maintain the Assets and inventory and
prepare the reports on a weekly basis;
Perform all other activities necessary to
ensure the smooth stores operation;
The incumbent interacts with suppliers in
the receiving and inspection of goods – Signs and issues GRNs.
Receive the goods as per the description
on the purchase order/request. Inspects goods upon delivery and rejects
inadequate, broken, lower quality and other items not meeting the
requirements of the order;
Dispatch goods from the warehouse using
appropriate MC procedures, Store Release forms, Waybills and update Stock
Records.
Prepare and submit report of monthly
stocks and assets report, end of grant stocks, fiscal year physical counts
and other physical counts, as instructed by supervisor.
Display bin cards on each item in the
warehouse;
Maintain physical and electronic copies of
inventory, as per formats and forms provided in the Warehouse Manual;
Coordinate with the Logistics Officer for
transportation arrangement for dispatches ;
Generate way bills and gate passes for all
items and assets leaving the premises.
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.
Perform driving duties in times when the
drivers are away on leave
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Logistics
Assistant job opportunity should preferably hold a Diploma in Logistics,
finance, business administration or any other relevant field
At least two years’ Logistics experience
or related field.
Basic computer skills in MS Office
applications
Excellent analytical and information
management skills.
Keen attention to detail, ability to
follow procedures and meet deadlines.
Conscientious with an excellent sense of
judgment
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple
tasks
Willingness and ability to work
effectively with a wide variety of people
Ability to work as part of a team and
coordinate with project personnel
Computer literate and strong
organizational skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary
requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of
academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal
Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: Apply by Email

Deadline: 13^th January 2017

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