Job Title: Logistics Manager
Organization: Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
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
purpose of the Logistics Manager is to be ensure that the logistic set up is
according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Ensure
that the country set up comply with Logistical Handbook, NRC policies and donor
requirements
·
Implement
NRC’s logistics systems and procedures
·
Training
and support of line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities
·
Management
of the logistics team
·
Ensure
anti-corruption focus in procedures and trainings
·
Establish
filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices
·
Initiate
and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities
and suppliers
·
Provide
regular analysis and reports
·
Promote
the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
·
Ensure
and lead change for compliance and risk management in the logistics
·
Support
and guide area offices in good asset management and procurement processes.
·
Responsible
for developing action plan with regard to comments on logistics in audits and
internal audits and reports
·
Ensure
proper accounting, reporting and internal control systems and maintenance of
records
·
Lead
logistics management and developing structures and staffing levels to ensure
that at all time requirements are met in all offices
·
Responsible
for agreements with suppliers and identify areas of improvement including
pre-qualified suppliers
·
Supervise
and build capacity of the logistics team in the country
·
Provide
monthly reports on all logistics activities
·
Assist
the logistics staff at Area Offices to ensure that relevant procedures are in
place and implemented for quality control (maintenance) of vehicles; advise on
improvements and supervise the implementation for current database for
transport and ensure implementation of database in offices
·
Ensure
that vehicle and generators case files, reporting and internal control systems
are kept up to NRC standards (proper fuel management system followed)
·
Ensure
that NRC’s system for stores and warehouse management are in place for
dispatching items within the office and to the field offices
·
Assist
with any other duties assigned by the Country Director, as and when required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Logistics Manager job
placement must have three years of experience from working as a senior
Logistics Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
·
Documented
results related to the position’s responsibilities
·
Knowledge
and skills in market assessments, analysis and cash-based interventions
·
Knowledge
about own leadership skills/profile
·
Fluency
in English, both written and verbal
·
Valid
driver’s license
·
Experience
from Eastern Africa is an asset
·
Experience
from cash based response is an asset
·
Personal
qualities
·
Managing
resources to optimize results
·
Managing
performance and development
·
Initiating
action and change
·
Handling
insecure environments
NB: Position is open
to National (Uganda Citizens) and International Applicants
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in the aforementioned capacity should
apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th October 2020
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