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Logistics Officer – Kasese

 

About the Role

This position is a
new and exciting role in our Uganda team as part of a new five (5) year
agricultural market systems programme that commenced in June 2020. With direct
supervision from the Field Operations Manager the Logistics Officer works to
support all Logistics activities in Kasese with support from GOAL Country
Office in Kampala

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

To be successful in
this role, you will need:

·        
University Degree or equivalent, or relevant
technical qualification;

·        
At least 3 years work experience with an NGO in a related logistics function (exceptionally,
degree or qualification may be replaced by a minimum of 6 years’ experience
directly relevant to the post);

·        
Good computer skills;

·        
Basic supervisory skills;

·        
Fluent English and a local language

·        
Highly organized;

·        
Strong skills in prioritization;

·        
Ability to understand budgets;

·        
Good interpersonal communication skills

·        
Level 4 CIPS

·        
Experience in budgeting, planning and report
writing;

 

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

·        
Procurement
– responsible and accountable for all supply chain related activities

·        
Fixed
Assets Management

·        
Stocks
& Warehouse Management

·        
Premises
management

 

Code of Conduct and Accountability within GOAL

GOAL is an equal
opportunities employer and has values and behaviours framework which defines
our code of conduct. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to
adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

·        
Comply
with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of
Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm
principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

·        
Report
any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any
wrongdoings within our programming area.

·        
Report
any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and
vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum extent from deliberate
or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual
exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this
on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and
reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

 

GOAL

Established in 1977,
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a global team of 2,400
personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable
communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable
countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development
programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing
on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable
livelihoods.

 

General description of the country programme:

First operational in
Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health
(including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition programming); and a market
based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL
Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behaviour change and
resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused
approach and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with
national and international civil society organizations, local government, the
private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.

 

GOAL Uganda has a
skilled team of approximately 100 personnel and manages an annual operating
budget of approximately €8.7 million (2018). GOAL is currently operational in
the North, South, East and West of Uganda with six established offices in
Kampala, Lira, Bugiri, Abim, Kaabong and Agago Districts. GOAL Uganda country
programme is funded by a number of donors who include Mastercard, charity:
water, Irish Aid and some small foundations.

Our package includes
a competitive salary, health insurance cover for up to 3 dependents,
comprehensive 24-hour personal accident cover, terminal benefits equivalent to
one month for each completed year of service and our working hours provide for
a half day on Fridays.  GOAL promotes a learning
and development environment with training & study opportunities aligned to
our staff development policy.

 

How to Apply:

Interested
applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications by email
with at least 3 reference contacts (current or former Line Manager) from the
last three employers   and daytime
contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL:
recruitment@ug.goal.ie  indicating the
title “Logistics Officer Kasese”  in the
subject line by 23rd November 2020. 
PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.

 

Deadline: 23^rd November 2020

 

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