Job Title: Logistics Officer – DFAP Project
Organisation: World Vision
International
International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Regional Operations
Manager
Manager
About US:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every
Heart, the will to make it so.”
Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and
communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41
districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children
and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with
children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
“Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every
Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Logistics
Officer for the DFAP Project will be responsible and accountable for Procurement
and Logistics activities for the region.
Officer for the DFAP Project will be responsible and accountable for Procurement
and Logistics activities for the region.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Carry out procurement and logistics tasks
within the region, including stores management. - Keenly analyze procurement requests,
identify service providers and evaluate information regarding vendors’
performance in the areas of quality, prices and delivery of goods in view
of the Organization’s best interests; maintain and update databases of
preferred suppliers. - The incumbent will solicit bids,
quotations and tender documents; oversee the bidding process and provide
support for procurement transactions, analyzing them for conformity to
specified requirements; conduct appraisals, select suppliers and confirm
terms of payment; prepare purchase orders and ensure authorization is
received from the ROM - Follow-up on purchase order (PO) statuses
and keep the head(s) of unit(s) and respective Project Managers abreast of
the estimated time of delivery or any changes that may affect or modify
the pre-determined delivery conditions; ensure all expected merchandise is
received in accordance with PO specifications, and that all goods are in
good condition. - The jobholder will also ensure that
appropriate funds are available for purchases; ensure receipts are
received when payment is conducted in cash; and request authorization from
the head of unit regarding bank transfer payments. - Assist in the adherence of the
Organization to stockroom management practices in order to ensure there is
no undue overstocking or loss, and control supply stock and monitor
consumable materials in order to provide staff with ready access to
commonly used items. - Keenly monitor maintenance and repair of
office facilities, including preventive maintenance, and establish
maintenance agreements with competent service providers when it is
feasible and determined to be cost-effective. - Undertake frequent field travel to
programme sites to perform procurement and logistics evaluations and
supervise and train field staff, upon the request of the ROM. - Represent the organization in inter-agency
fora, including the procurement working group, security and the logistics
cluster. - Assist with the Oversight management of
all programs logistical support services. - Safety and compliance
- Boost and coordinate drivers’ defensive
driving training and riders’ motorcycle skills development for all World
Vision to ensure drivers/riders safety on the road. - Work with safety and compliance manager in
ensuring that WV security is in compliance with the Core Security
Requirements (CSR).
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision
Logistics Officer – DFAP Project job opportunity must hold Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration/Purchasing & Supply or Social
Sciences together with Professional/Graduate Diploma in Purchasing &
Supplies Management – C.I.P.S or equivalent. - At least two years’ experience leading a
procurement team in a demanding work environment, preferably with an
International NGO. - Be a strategic thinker with strategy and
procurement experience. - Sound public and negotiation skills along
with business acumen essential, coupled with attention to details,
maturity in decision making and time management skills - A proactive person with initiative and
drive, honest with a high level of integrity; a team-player with good
planning skills - Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
in MS Office
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link
below.
Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 28th July 2017
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