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Job Title:            Logistics Assistant

Organization:  Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:   Isingiro, Uganda

Reports to: Field
Coordinator

About NRC:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent
humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises
across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance
to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee,
advocating their rights. NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that
contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and
peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and
protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities.
NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global
leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own
country.

Job Summary:    The Logistics Assistant is responsible for
procurement, vehicle/transport operation and managing all paperwork/records
related to the tracking of NRC assets and inventory at the field site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·      
Ensure that all procurement processes are in
compliance with Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and door requirements

·      
Through Agresso ,receive ,register and/or
prepare requisitions, check the correctness of Purchase Requisitions, raise
RFQs and purchase orders and update status reports.

·      
Liaise with suppliers to ensure prompt and
accurate delivery of goods, services and equipment.

·      
In Liaison with the requester receive supplies
and ensure that they are in good condition and accompanied with correct
documents.

·      
Update vendor list.

·      
Distribute/organize transport of material and
equipment according to procedures

·      
Coordinating with stores to collect relevant
documentation, collating and organizing documents in accordance with the NRC
procurement checklist.

·      
Complete adherence to all NRC policies and procedures
for procurement, ensuring transparency, well documented, and correct
procurement at all times, with solutions provided to procurement issues as they
arise

·      
Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained
according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies

·      
Plan, schedule and monitor transport of staff
and material/equipment according to demands and procedures

·      
ensure NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary
documents and equipment

·      
Filing of all vehicle records and reports

·      
Prepare requisitions for spare parts for
vehicles

·      
Closely Monitor fueling of vehicles and compile
monthly fuel analysis and consumption report for payment.

·      
Provide proper records of Receipts, Purchase
orders, Waybills and all other documents to the store clerk to receive stock
and assets

·      
Participant in monthly stock checks and report
to the Line Manager.

·      
Ensure items in stock are well arranged by
Stores Clerk for easy stock taking and issued in First in First out (FIFO)
basis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·      
The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) Logistics Assistant job must hold a Diploma in procurement/logistics .

·      
Bachelors degree in procurement/logistics will
be an added advantage.

·      
At least two years’ experience from working as a
logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context

·      
Experience with logistics systems and forms

·      
Previous experience from working with an NGO in
complex and volatile contexts

·      
Documented results related to the position’s
responsibilities

·      
Must be fluent in English, both written and
verbal

Personal Qualities

·      
Excellent organizational and time-management
skills

·      
Good communication skills

·      
Knowledge of logistics software or transport
management systems

·      
Strong sense of personal integrity and
commitment

NB: Shortlisting
will be done on a rolling basis, candidates are advised to apply ASAP.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in
the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.

Click Here

Deadline: 10^thJanuary
2020

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