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Logistics Officer NGO Jobs – Relief International (RI)
Job Title: Logistics
Officer
Officer
Organization: Relief
International (RI)
International (RI)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Relief International is an
international nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to reduce human
suffering. We respond to natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies and
chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development
approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for
long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes
local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a
focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and
implement the solutions that work best for them.
international nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to reduce human
suffering. We respond to natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies and
chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development
approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for
long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes
local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a
focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and
implement the solutions that work best for them.
Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will be responsible for daily management
of Relief International’s (RI’s) operations in Uganda (Moyo district). S/he
will ensure that all logistics are in place for smooth operation of RI’s static
health clinics in Palorinya settlement. S/he will set up and ensure effective
functioning of RI’s field office and accommodation quarters, in both Palorinya
and Moyo Town. S/he will provide oversight of RI’s medical storage warehouse,
and transit of medicines and supplies to clinics. S/he will be responsible for
procurement, fleet management, security personnel, and other relevant areas of
operations. S/he will liaise with the District Logistics Officer, UNHCR, and
other relevant stakeholders as needed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set
up offices and staff residences in Palorinya and Moyo Town - Facilitate
and oversee any construction related to Palorinya staff residence,
including fencing, latrines, cooking areas, electric lines, etc. - Ensure
all staff residences and offices are equipped with essential furniture,
basic supplies, and equipment, in accordance with budgets and in
coordination with Team Leader. - Line-manage
guards, cooks and cleaners in the offices and guest houses. - Supervises
casual labour force. - Continually
review and identify any operational gaps affecting office, staff residence,
and clinics. - Ensures
that all RI compounds are always clean, and ensure all equipment is
properly maintained - Ensure
uninterrupted water supply to Palorinya compound (office and residence),
and chlorination of water - Prepare
all administrative documents such as internal notes, regulation etc - Ensure
that all safety and security equipment such as fire extinguishers and
first aid kits are properly distributed and marked at RI compounds,
up-to-date and replenished. - Coordinates
with team leader that all needed supplies for RI compounds are available
and procured in timely manner. - Manage
the fleet, ensuring that vehicles and ambulances are operational, fuelled,
and maintained. - Review
and update vehicle usage and initiate a harmonised vehicle transport
system. - Ensure
that vehicle and generator running mileage are recoded on regular basis.
Procurement:
- Reinforce
RI standard procedures and the quality of RI internal controls - Take
lead on establishing service contracts for office supplies, fuel and
in-country transportation - Carry
out market assessments and maintain supplier database. - Organize
and manage procurement according to planning and in line with RI
standards/procedures - Check
reception of goods according to quality and quantity, and communicate to
program or Warehouse Manager accordingly. - Plan
and prioritize daily procurement, in coordination with Team Leader and
Medical Coordinator. - Complete
all requisite procurement documents (Requisitions, Quotations, GRN,
Invoices, Payment Authorizations). - Process
supplier payments, ensuring all paper work is properly and promptly
completed - Procure
items based on purchase requisitions initiated by program staff.
Equipment and Asset
management:
management:
- Ensure
the safety and effective use of all RI assets and property - Ensure
maintenance and repairs of RI assets and property - Maintain
an asset register, ensuring that all assets are properly logged. Update
the inventory database every time when asset movement is made. - Ensure
assets purchased locally are tagged and properly recorded in the database.
Ensure hard copies of assets’ permanent allocations are kept on file. - Monitor
the usage of RI assets and record any depreciation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Relief International Logistics Officer job placement
should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in relevant field with
extensive experience in Logistics and procurement. - At
least five years of logistics, procurement, supply chain experience,
previous experience working with INGOs an added advantage - Excellent
interpersonal skills, diplomacy and proven ability to negotiate with a
wide range of people (internally and externally) - Strong
supervision and people management skills - Excellent
communication skills – both verbal and written. - Cultural
sensitivity and ability to adapt to the complex and stressful working
conditions of the area of operations - High-level
knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. - Excellent
written and spoken English required
How to Apply:
The applicant must send an
application which must include:
application which must include:
- Curriculum
Vitae (CV) - Letter
of Interest (application cover letter) - Photocopies
of documents showing your credentials/qualifications for this position, if
applicable
Address your application to:
Country Director, Uganda
Country Director, Uganda
Please drop your applications
in a sealed envelope, stating the position you are applying for to:
in a sealed envelope, stating the position you are applying for to:
Relief International Office,
Vura Madulu, Moyo Town Council, P.O Box 152
Vura Madulu, Moyo Town Council, P.O Box 152
Or at;
Itula Sub County,
Dongo Center Relief
International Compound.
International Compound.
Email to: UgandaRecruitment@ri.org
(you must indicate the position in the subject line of email)
(you must indicate the position in the subject line of email)
Deadline: 3rd May 2018
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