Logistics Officer US Non-profit Jobs – Mercy Corps

Job Title:     Logistics
Officer
Organization: Mercy
Corps
Duty Station: 
Uganda
About US:
Mercy Corps is an
international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical
development programmes in very difficult places. Mercy Corps has been operating
in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues to implement programs in Acholi and
Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking a community-led, market driven
approach to address poverty and food insecurity needs through interventions
that get to the root causes and contributing factors of economic vulnerability.
Donors include the United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
DFID, Mastercard Foundation, WALMART Foundation, Coca Cola Africa Foundation,
US Depart of State (DOS) /PEPFAR, ECHO and Nike Foundation.
Job Summary: The Logistics Officer is responsible for the overall Logistics Management
of the respective Office. S/he will make sure that all programs in the field
are fully supported timely and accurately in all type of logistics needs. The
Logistics Officer is the key person for all the Logistics arrangements,
coordination. In addition, this position will be required to perform other
program support logistical duties, such as arranging flights, transportation,
lodging, etc… as the need arises.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Asset Management
  • Maintain the asset records for the field
    office and liaise with Head office for a centralized assets inventory
  • Ensure all the items bought that fall
    under Asset category according to MC Policies are properly registered on
    the Asset Register with all the required information
  • Maintain a softcopy and manual filing
    system of the Asset Register for Amudat Office
  • Liaise with all staff on Assets
    Management, movement and monitor if the register is properly maintained
    and matches with the softcopy.
  • Ensure quarterly reviews and physically
    crosscheck the Asset Register with the assets to ensure the asset tags are
    available on the assets and update the assets condition – depreciation if
    applicable.
Fleet Management:
  • Ensure that all vehicles are safe and
    road-worthy and have proper on-board vehicle documentation.
  • Maintain administrative vehicle files
    for each vehicle.
  • Continuous tracking of vehicle
    log-sheets; responsible for monthly compilation of fuel consumptions.
  • Schedule vehicle use to meet
    programmatic and operational needs by maintaining vehicle movement board
    daily. Oversee and ensure proper use of the vehicles.
  • Oversee fuel consumption purchase and
    tracking including coordination with gas station(s)
  • Organize regular service schedules for
    vehicles and maintain service schedule files.
  • Ensure major repairs are done in a
    timely manner.
  • Track vehicle expenses in accordance
    with the respective procurement policy.
  • File Monthly Vehicle Consumables sheet
    for each vehicle separately.
  • Order and maintain stock of spare parts
    and consumables.
  • Manage drivers’ leave schedules ensuring
    smooth operation of the fleet.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources to
    ensure proper tracking of drivers HR files.
  • Ensure drivers are licensed and trained.
  • Coordinate with drivers to ensure
    regular vehicle communications is in place.
  • Ensure security measures for vehicles
    such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.
  • Ensures that security incident reports
    are completed and filed including all vehicles’ related incidents.
  • Ensures that accident reports are
    completed and filed.
  • Responsible for oversight of vehicle
    rentals including tracking of leases and payments.
Other
  • Overall responsibility of field office
    logistics department and serves as local security focal point
  • Ensure that the warehouse office
    training needs are identified and their capacity is built.
  • Conduct himself/herself professionally
    in such a manner so as to bring credit Mercy Corps


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps
    Logistics Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
    Logistics and Procurement Management, Business Management, Economics, or
    related field (with international NGOs is an asset)
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in
    logistics and procurement with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain the procurement and
    logistics filing system,
  • Ability to interact effectively with
    international and national personnel
  • Adaptability to unanticipated
    circumstances,
  • Microsoft Office computer skills and
    experience with using email.
  • Ability to communicate in English and
    any local language
  • Proven ability to solve problems
    independently without supervision
  • The successful candidate will be capable
    of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot
    of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring
    skills and proven experience with capacity building.
  • S/he will be committed to long-term
    program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the
    community level.
  • Successful Mercy Corps team members have
    a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and
    challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal
    communication a priority.
NB: This
is a re-advertisement so those who applied earlier needn’t apply again.



How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications
including a cover letter clearly stating the salary requirements, updated CV
(with three professional referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates
addressed to the Senior HR and Legal Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to:
ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org
Deadline:  7th December 2018
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