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• Reads and has a clear understanding of the
  Mercy Corps Fleet Management procedures.
• Works to make sure all vehicles are in
  good repair, including insurance cover
• Maintain administrative vehicle files for
  each vehicle
• Oversee fuel consumption purchase and
  tracking including coordination with gas station(s)
• Ensure major repairs are done in a timely
  manner.
• Actively participate in hiring and
  disciplinary measures for drivers.
• Ensure that accident reports are completed
  and filed.

• Ensures that procedures outlined in the
  Mercy Corps Asset Management Manual will be implemented in Field Office.
• Ensure all new Mercy Corps assets in the
  field office are in the asset register and ensure the appropriate coding
  and tags are placed on each item.
• Ensures the electronic database is updated
  monthly and provide an electronic copy to supervisor; a hard copy is
  printed, signed and filed in the assets folder;

• Has a full understanding of MC procurement
  policies and formats. Provide training to staff on these policies;
• Enforce proper use of procurement ceilings
  and approval procedures.
• Support Program and Operational personnel
  in regular procurement planning meetings.
• Oversee the gathering of quotations and
  bids from the market for PRs as per Mercy Corps standards and formats;

• Act as security focal point for the field
  office, update and implement security policies appropriate for the local
  context
• Ensure all national and international
  staff are well-informed of security policies and procedures, including
  emergency strategies and evacuation plans
• Mentor and train the hired security staff
  on Mercy Corps Security Standard Operating Procedures

• Manage the smooth flowing of routine,
  administrative work of the Mercy Corps Field Office and program support
  operation
• Ensure inventory list of all office
  furniture, stationery and equipment is maintained and updated frequently.
• Ensure office and personnel policies are
  in compliance with Mercy Corps Field Administration Manual and National
  Staff Policy Handbook
• Coordinate all of Mercy Corps’ Human
  Resource and recruitment requirements, to include recruiting national staff.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps
  Senior Operations Officer career opporutunity must hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in a relevant field.
• At least four years’ experience in
  Logistics and Administration management required.
• Previous exposure and experience managing
  the development, implementation, administration, and compliance of US
  Government, ECHO/EC, UN, private foundation, and corporate grants, and
  related projects.
• Background in humanitarian response activities
  preferred.
• Excellent community mobilization skills a
  must.
• Excellent writing, communication,
  organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
• Computer literacy skills with a full
  knowledge of office applications.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to
  complete tasks in a timely manner. l
• Good (English) verbal and written
  communication skills preferred.

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