Regional Logistics Officer US NGO Jobs – Food for the Hungry (FH)

Job Title:    Regional Logistics Officer

Organisation: Food
for the Hungry (FH)

Duty Station: 
Uganda

Reports to: Program
Area Manager

About US:

Food for the Hungry
(FH) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has
been working in Uganda since 1989. FH’s primary goal is to respond to
development needs and complex humanitarian emergencies. FH is currently
operating programs in more than 26 countries and has national offices in the
UK, Canada, Switzerland, Korea, United States of America and Japan. In Uganda,
FH is operational in the communities of Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, Agago, Kole,
Kween, Mbale, and Mukono Districts implementing programs in four main sectors
of Education; Food Security and livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk
Reduction; with the Head office located it Kampala.

Job Summary:  The Regional Logistics Officer will conduct
timely procurement of quality goods, services and works that comply with the
required specifications while upholding Food for the Hungry’s procurement and
Logistics procedures and policies and maintaining high level of accountability
and integrity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Processing of Procurement Requests:
  • Sourcing of Goods, Services and Works:
  • Administering Contracts and Payments
  • Fleet management
  • Supplier Relationships and Communications
  • Assets and Property Management (including premises)
  • Storekeeping
  • Reporting & Record Keeping/Filing

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant for the Food for the Hungry (FH) Regional Logistics
    Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing &
    Supply, or field relevant to the position.
  • Possession of Professional qualification/certification such as
    Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Management – C.L.P.S or
    equivalent. A relevant post graduate qualification will be an added
    advantage.
  • At least five years’ experience at supervisor level in large
    procuring entity, preferably with an International NGO.
  • Sound public and negotiation skills along with business acumen
    coupled with attention to details, maturity in decision making and time
    management skills
  • Be highly proactive with personal initiative and drive, honest with
    a high level of integrity
  • Good team-player with a positive attitude and good planning skills
  • Possess the ability to handle multiple projects and work under
    minimal supervision.
  • Possess the ability to work in a team to achieve excellence in
    execution, committed, accountable and passionate about the work we do.
  • Commitment to Food for the Hungry Heartbeat and sensitivity to its
    various expressions across cultures and denominations
  • Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliable and dependable
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational
    diversities.
  • Protection & Security Clause.
  • The incumbent is obliged to create and maintain an environment that
    prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse and promote the
    implementation of the ideal code of conduct
  • Create dialogue and promote awareness about sexual exploitation and
    sexual abuse issues with beneficiaries and community stakeholders.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by mentioning the position applied
for in the subject line and submitting only electronic copies of not more than
2MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies
of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees,
addressed to:

The Human Resources
Manager,

Food for the Hungry
Uganda

Email to: recruitment-fhuganda@fh.org

Deadline: 14th October 2019

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