Job Title: Senior Procurement &
Logistics Specialist
Logistics Specialist
Organisation: RTI International
Project Name: USAID Uganda School Health and
Reading Program (SHRP)
Reading Program (SHRP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party Operations
About RTI:
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research
institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge
into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical
services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas
of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics,
advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy,
energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge
into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical
services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas
of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics,
advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy,
energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
About USAID SHRP Project:
RTI International is implementing the USAID Uganda School
Health and Reading Program, a five-year, USAID program that aims to improve
early grade reading outcomes for children in primary grades and develop
sustainable health education systems that support national HIV/AIDS prevention
efforts.
Health and Reading Program, a five-year, USAID program that aims to improve
early grade reading outcomes for children in primary grades and develop
sustainable health education systems that support national HIV/AIDS prevention
efforts.
Job Summary: The Senior Procurement & Logistics
Specialist will provide leadership and coordination of the entire Procurement
and logistics component for the USAID/Uganda SHFIP by ensuring compliance with
RTI logistical and procurement SOPs in Uganda.
Specialist will provide leadership and coordination of the entire Procurement
and logistics component for the USAID/Uganda SHFIP by ensuring compliance with
RTI logistical and procurement SOPs in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a central point of
contact for procurement tor the USAIDI Uganda SHRP project and responsible
for solving all procurement related issues. - Coordinate communication
with the project, regional office (Regional Procurement Manager) and home
office (when necessary) so as to provide timely technical advice on FITI
procurement policy and USAID regulations. - Provide information to the
development of procurement plans and strategies in order to meet with
project milestones. - Train project staff
regarding the requisitioning for goods and services and their role in the
procurement process. - Supervise and manage
performance of stall in the logistics department. - Coordinate and ensure
maximum security of the stall and organization assets/ properties in line
with USAID/ Uganda SHRP security guidelines. - Lead the implementation of
policies and standard operating guidelines tor fleet management and
provide administrative and logistical support to staff and visitors. ‘ - Contribute to the supply
chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the
ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the
required goods and/or services to the end user. - Provide leadership of
overall property management and inventory control, reports, custody
control documents, reconciliations for both expendables and
non-expendables according to USAID rules and regulations. - Ensure timely reporting on
stock status to program implementation stall and help program
implementation staff plan stock replenishment in various locations. - Develop and submit weekly
and monthly reports to the DCOP Operations and Chief of Party on logistics
and procurement in line with RTI procurement rules and guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for
the USAID Project Senior Procurement & Logistics Specialist job
opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in Business
Administration , Public Administration, Procurement & supply management
and six years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration , Public Administration , Procurement & supply
management and 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of
education and experience. - Additional professional
training in CIPS, procurement and logistics management is preferred - Knowledge on security
management - Good knowledge in public
procurement and disposal of assets. - Excellent knowledge of
contract management & administration processes. - Excellent interpersonal
skills and ability to work as pan of a team - Experience and knowledge
of fleet management - Demonstrated success in
managing and leading technical and administrative teams - Strong computer skills in
asset and inventory management software, excel spreadsheets, quick books,
or similar accounting software. - Willingness to travel
frequently to the field. - Excellent negotiation
skills. - Experience in budgeting
and budgetary control - Experience in working with
NGOS, especially on USAID-funded or other donor projects - Excellent time management
and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. - Exposure to the donors
report writing requirements.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work for the
USAID RTI Project should submit their updated CVs including three work related
referees and cover letter to: The Human Resources Specialist by e-mail to
[email protected]. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
USAID RTI Project should submit their updated CVs including three work related
referees and cover letter to: The Human Resources Specialist by e-mail to
[email protected]. Emails should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: 25th June 2018
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