Job Title: Logistics
Officer
Officer
Organisation: World
Vision International
Vision International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to:
Support Services Manager
Support Services 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.”
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.”
Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will be responsible and
accountable for Procurement and Logistics activities for the region.
accountable for Procurement and Logistics activities for the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out procurement and logistics tasks within the region,
including stores management. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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
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:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision Logistics Officer job
opportunity must hold a 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. - A minimum of two years’ experience leading a procurement team in a
demanding work environment, preferably with an International NGO. - 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 literate 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.
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by 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.
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 20th July 2018
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