Job Title: Procurement & Logistics Officer
Organisation: Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS
UK)
UK)
Reports to: Deputy Country
Director Operations
Director Operations
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About PEAS:
Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS UK) is a UK-based charity
with a mission ‘to unlock the potential of Africa by expanding access to affordable
quality secondary education.’ We run the fastest growing network of sustainably
financed secondary schools in Africa. We currently have a network of 24 schools
across Uganda and Zambia, educating around 8,000 students. PEAS is supported by major corporate, government
and private funders and our innovative financial model is pioneering in the
field of public private partnerships in development education.
with a mission ‘to unlock the potential of Africa by expanding access to affordable
quality secondary education.’ We run the fastest growing network of sustainably
financed secondary schools in Africa. We currently have a network of 24 schools
across Uganda and Zambia, educating around 8,000 students. PEAS is supported by major corporate, government
and private funders and our innovative financial model is pioneering in the
field of public private partnerships in development education.
Job Summary: The Procurement & Logistics Officer will
be tasked with conducting prompt and effective procurement activities with the
highest standards of efficiency and integrity.
be tasked with conducting prompt and effective procurement activities with the
highest standards of efficiency and integrity.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Logistics:
- Manage and coordinate all logistical
operations including fleet management, procurement and supplies - Ensure that the PEAS transport fleet are
secure, well maintained, safe and fit for travel at all times. - Supervise, manage and motivate the
logistics team, ensuring they have clear job objectives
Vehicle Management and Maintenance:
- Ensure PEAS vehicle management policies
and procedures are implemented and followed - Manage and coordinate all PEAS vehicle
deployments to schools (fuel consumption, planning movements, accident
reports, insurance etc.) - Ensure regular maintenance and servicing
of all PEAS vehicles and ensure an appropriate repair process - Ensure that security and safety procedures
are understood and strictly adhered by all staff and visitors
Procurement Management:
- Ensure that all procurement is done in an
appropriate and transparent manner as per PEAS policies, procedures and
donor requirements - Ensure logistics team liaise effectively
with other departments in proposal development and procurement planning so
that requests can be anticipated and inputs delivered in a timely manner - Assess and obtain the best prices as well
as quality goods and services - Ensure that the monitoring of items
ordered are updated on a daily basis; establish and maintain an efficient
and effective information management system Manage supplies and stock
controls effectively
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supplies Management from a recognized
institution. Possession of a Masters in a relevant field shall be an added
advantage. - At least four years’ experience in logistics
and supply chain management relating to these groups - Previous experience of logistics,
procurement, stock control, and distribution of goods Experience of
vehicle fleet management - Broad knowledge and understanding of
procurement ethics and donor compliance - Previous experience in budget and
financial management - Strong written and oral communication
skills - Excellent interpersonal, and organization
skills - Strong negotiation and problem solving
skills - High level of integrity and independency
- Ability to guarantee confidentiality of
vendors/suppliers’ specifications and price quotations. - Computer skills in MS Office
How to Apply:
All candidates must send their applications (paying particular
attention to the person specification) and curriculum vita to:
attention to the person specification) and curriculum vita to:
The Human Resource Manager,
PEAS Uganda,
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road opposite Ndere Centre.
P. O. Box 23308, Kampala, Uganda.
OR Send your Application and CV only to: email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
NB: Please include all
portions of your application in one attached document as a PDF document, and
use PEAS Procurement & Logistics Officer as the subject of your email.
portions of your application in one attached document as a PDF document, and
use PEAS Procurement & Logistics Officer as the subject of your email.
Deadline: 22nd May 2017 by
5.00pm.
5.00pm.
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