Job Title: Admin & Logistics Assistant
Organization: War Child
Canada (WCC)
Canada (WCC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Logistics and
Security Manager
Security Manager
About US:
War Child Canada is an International Non-Governmental Organization
(INGO), with the vision of “a world where no child knows war”. War Child
Canada works with war affected communities to help children reclaim their
childhood through access to education, opportunities and justice with cross
cutting themes of child protection and gender. War Child Canada also takes an
active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities
and the shared responsibility to act.
(INGO), with the vision of “a world where no child knows war”. War Child
Canada works with war affected communities to help children reclaim their
childhood through access to education, opportunities and justice with cross
cutting themes of child protection and gender. War Child Canada also takes an
active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities
and the shared responsibility to act.
The War Child Canada Legal Aid clinic is a one stop-stop shop with a
broad range of legal aid services to refugees and vulnerable people within host
communities, identified through a means and merits test. Some of the services
offered include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, and
legal awareness.
broad range of legal aid services to refugees and vulnerable people within host
communities, identified through a means and merits test. Some of the services
offered include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, and
legal awareness.
Job Summary: The Admin &
Logistics Assistant will provide adequate and timely logistical and security
support to ensure the effective implementation of War Child Canada country
programs and operations in Uganda. These include, procurement processes;
undertaking inventory checks and maintaining up to date recording of all WCC
Uganda fixed assets; warehousing and stock movement; vehicle and motorbikes
fleet management; and security and emergency management
Logistics Assistant will provide adequate and timely logistical and security
support to ensure the effective implementation of War Child Canada country
programs and operations in Uganda. These include, procurement processes;
undertaking inventory checks and maintaining up to date recording of all WCC
Uganda fixed assets; warehousing and stock movement; vehicle and motorbikes
fleet management; and security and emergency management
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The applicants for the War Child Canada (WCC)
Admin & Logistics Assistant job opportunity should hold a diploma or
certificate in logistics, procurement, supply chain or related field.
The applicants for the War Child Canada (WCC)
Admin & Logistics Assistant job opportunity should hold a diploma or
certificate in logistics, procurement, supply chain or related field.
·
At least two years of experience working a
similar position.
At least two years of experience working a
similar position.
·
Experience or good understanding of logistics
support services, including transport, procurement and stock control.
Experience or good understanding of logistics
support services, including transport, procurement and stock control.
·
Good coordination skills – methodical and
self-organized with the ability to respond quickly to support requests.
Good coordination skills – methodical and
self-organized with the ability to respond quickly to support requests.
·
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, outlook,
internet). Good written and spoken English language, including report writing.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, outlook,
internet). Good written and spoken English language, including report writing.
·
Good lobbying and advocacy skills.
Good lobbying and advocacy skills.
·
Strong team work with the ability to interact
proactively and collaboratively with WCC program and support teams at all
levels of the organization.
Strong team work with the ability to interact
proactively and collaboratively with WCC program and support teams at all
levels of the organization.
·
Willingness to work in remote area and undertake
frequent travel, at times in short notice and spend time away from base and
home.
Willingness to work in remote area and undertake
frequent travel, at times in short notice and spend time away from base and
home.
·
Show commitment to War Child’s vision, mission
and principles.
Show commitment to War Child’s vision, mission
and principles.
·
Previous experience working at a global
organization, such as a charity is an asset.
Previous experience working at a global
organization, such as a charity is an asset.
·
Experience of developing and using information
systems and running a range of logistics reports.
Experience of developing and using information
systems and running a range of logistics reports.
·
Proven appreciation of human rights and
understanding of gender issues including SGBV
Proven appreciation of human rights and
understanding of gender issues including SGBV
·
Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
·
Politically and culturally sensitive with
qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Politically and culturally sensitive with
qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
·
Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible.
Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible.
·
Stress-resilient to be able to cope with
deadlines and complex problems.
Stress-resilient to be able to cope with
deadlines and complex problems.
NB: Please ensure your
application envelop has the subject heading of “Application for Admin &
Logistics Assistant, WCC Uganda.” Applications sent in any other form,
including fax, e-mail, etc. will not be considered.
application envelop has the subject heading of “Application for Admin &
Logistics Assistant, WCC Uganda.” Applications sent in any other form,
including fax, e-mail, etc. will not be considered.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants are invited send hard
copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed
envelope to:
copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed
envelope to:
Human Resources Manager,
War Child Canada (WCC),
Block 244, Rot 1006, Muyenga, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 31st
October 2017 by 5:00pm
October 2017 by 5:00pm
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