Job
Title: Clearance and Delivery Officer
Title: Clearance and Delivery Officer
Organization: Chemonics
International Inc.
International Inc.
Project Name: USAID
Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID
GHSC-PSM) Project
Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (USAID
GHSC-PSM) Project
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Clearance
and Delivery Specialist
and Delivery Specialist
About US:
Chemonics
International Inc. is certified consulting company that has partnered with
local and international organizations to promote social and economic change
around the world for over 40 years.
International Inc. is certified consulting company that has partnered with
local and international organizations to promote social and economic change
around the world for over 40 years.
About USAID GHSC-PSM Project:
Global health Supply
Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project is a multi-billion
dollar USAID funded program. The project is the primary vehicle through which
USAID procures lifesaving commodities to partner countries. Supporting key
global health initiatives in HIV/AIDS, HIV, reproductive health, maternal and
child health and Zika, the project encompasses three primary objectives: global
commodity procurement and logistics; systems strengthening to support
in-country supply chain management; and collaboration via strategic engagement
to improve long-term global supply of health commodities.
Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project is a multi-billion
dollar USAID funded program. The project is the primary vehicle through which
USAID procures lifesaving commodities to partner countries. Supporting key
global health initiatives in HIV/AIDS, HIV, reproductive health, maternal and
child health and Zika, the project encompasses three primary objectives: global
commodity procurement and logistics; systems strengthening to support
in-country supply chain management; and collaboration via strategic engagement
to improve long-term global supply of health commodities.
Job Summary: The
Clearance and Delivery (C&D) Officer will support activities targeted at
improving customs clearance and delivery of goods procured by the Global Health
Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Chain Management program in addition to
providing day to day support related to customs clearance activities,
monitoring deliveries and liaising with local partners to ensure objectives are
met.
Clearance and Delivery (C&D) Officer will support activities targeted at
improving customs clearance and delivery of goods procured by the Global Health
Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Chain Management program in addition to
providing day to day support related to customs clearance activities,
monitoring deliveries and liaising with local partners to ensure objectives are
met.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Work
with the C&D Specialist to ensure timely submission of NDA application for
Verification Certificates and waivers requests to Ministry of Health as well as
obtaining approvals from the suppliers Local Technical Representatives
Work
with the C&D Specialist to ensure timely submission of NDA application for
Verification Certificates and waivers requests to Ministry of Health as well as
obtaining approvals from the suppliers Local Technical Representatives
·
Ensure
timely delivery of all required and approved clearing documents to the clearing
agents and the appointed 3pl copies through close consultation with the
Deliver/Return team
Ensure
timely delivery of all required and approved clearing documents to the clearing
agents and the appointed 3pl copies through close consultation with the
Deliver/Return team
·
Keenly monitor
and coordinate the relevant parties to ensure coordinated delivery of goods by
the shipping agents.
Keenly monitor
and coordinate the relevant parties to ensure coordinated delivery of goods by
the shipping agents.
·
Verify
the count and acceptability of received products once cleared from the customs
and delivered to the warehouse prior to storage within warehouses
Verify
the count and acceptability of received products once cleared from the customs
and delivered to the warehouse prior to storage within warehouses
·
Participate
in data entry and tracking of orders as well as shipments processes to ensure
visibility including final delivery date visibility
Participate
in data entry and tracking of orders as well as shipments processes to ensure
visibility including final delivery date visibility
·
Ensure
that all records relating to a shipment are properly referenced and filed in a
systematic manner
Ensure
that all records relating to a shipment are properly referenced and filed in a
systematic manner
·
Identify
special or reoccurring delivery problems and propose solutions to the Country
team
Identify
special or reoccurring delivery problems and propose solutions to the Country
team
·
Perform
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Perform
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant for the USAID GHSC-PSM Clearance and Delivery Officer career
opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics,
procurement. Supply Chain, Business Administration or Pharmacy.
The
applicant for the USAID GHSC-PSM Clearance and Delivery Officer career
opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics,
procurement. Supply Chain, Business Administration or Pharmacy.
·
Three
years of experience in international procurement clearing and delivery of
health commodities.
Three
years of experience in international procurement clearing and delivery of
health commodities.
·
Knowledge
and understanding of the Uganda public health system.
Knowledge
and understanding of the Uganda public health system.
·
Strong
teamwork and team-building skills
Strong
teamwork and team-building skills
·
Demonstrated
computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Demonstrated
computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
·
Demonstrated
administrative and coordination skills as well as attention to detail
Demonstrated
administrative and coordination skills as well as attention to detail
·
Strong
presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong
presentation and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
All applicants are
encouraged to submit their e-mail applications and updated CVs to: [email protected]
encouraged to submit their e-mail applications and updated CVs to: [email protected]
Deadline: 28th May 2018
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