Job Title: Logistics Officer
Organization: Restless
Development
Development
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Gross Annual Salary: UGX
16,705,235 gross per annum
16,705,235 gross per annum
Reports to: Programme
Co-ordinator
Co-ordinator
About US:
Restless Development (Uganda) is an International NGO established to
address the challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people
at the forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth
to live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
address the challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people
at the forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth
to live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Logistics
Officer will manage logistics of activities relating to our exciting youth
engagement programme implemented in partnership with a major international
donor. The programme will facilitate a youth-led research focused on youth
economic opportunities, with the aim of feeding into important and emerging
policy and development agendas. The programme targets 7 countries in Africa,
coordinated from our Uganda hub office. This position requires outstanding
organisational and administrative abilities and excellent communication skills.
Officer will manage logistics of activities relating to our exciting youth
engagement programme implemented in partnership with a major international
donor. The programme will facilitate a youth-led research focused on youth
economic opportunities, with the aim of feeding into important and emerging
policy and development agendas. The programme targets 7 countries in Africa,
coordinated from our Uganda hub office. This position requires outstanding
organisational and administrative abilities and excellent communication skills.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Logistics and Communication (60%)
- Lead
on the logistical arrangements for the recruitments, trainings, events,
travels, research and other programme related activities - Lead
on procurement of all programme items - Support
the youth researchers in their logistical arrangement for fieldwork - Formulate
logistical checklists to guide activities support - Maintain
program inventory and manage equipment and supplies - Keep
in constant communication with the youth researchers and the
Programme Coordinator and Manager - Assist
the Programme Coordinator to update Restless Development on project
progress and seek advice as necessary - Keep
consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme - Establish
and maintain contact database for the project - Prepare
concise monthly logistical reports.
Safety and welfare of youth researchers (25%)
- Work
closely with the youth researchers to agree preparation activities and
modes of communication - Keep
in regular communication with the youth researchers and provide
backstopping logistical support as necessary - Support
the welfare of the youth researchers, following up on issues as required - Develop
checklist of items to be used before the youth researchers’ travels
to any activity to ensure they are properly equipped. - Log
the youth researchers’ travel and check all safety and security measures
have been fulfilled before travel
Financial management and reporting (10%)
- Support
the youth researchers in managing fund for the field - Make
payments for the programme related activities and keep accurate records of
financial expenditure - Manage
event budgets - Ensure
that financial management is undertaken according to Restless Development
policies and procedure - Support
the Programme Coordinator in tracking the project budget - Provide
regular updates to the Programme Coordinator as required
Other (5%) Other
duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in
lieu can be taken
duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in
lieu can be taken
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants for the Restless
Development Logistics Officer job opportunity should hold a Diploma in relevant subject (e.g.
business administration, logistics, commerce, store management) OR
demonstrated logistical experience with a local or international
organisation/company - Previous experience of making complex logistical arrangements for
travel and organising events - Prior
experience of asset management and procurement - Prior
finance management experience - Effective
verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills - Excellent
organisational skills - Excellent
computer skills including Excel, Word etc. - Ability
to problem solve and make sound operational decisions - Excellent
budget management skills - Fluency
in written and spoken English essential - Previous experience of working in a youthful, multi-culture environment
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join
Restless Development in the aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download
here, and send it to [email protected]. Please note
that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Restless Development in the aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download
here, and send it to [email protected]. Please note
that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Deadline: 15th
September 2017
September 2017
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