2 Fresher Vacancies – Base Assistants at Action Against Hunger (ACF)

Organization: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian NGO. For
over thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods,
Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke,
Gulu, Kaabong, Napak, Moroto, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts.
Job Summary: The Action against Hunger (ACF) Base assistants
will be responsible for the provision logistical support and follow up in ACF
operational areas as per Country strategy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Provide all required logistics support
    ensuring strict compliance to ACF’s kit log and its implementation in
    district of operations for proper audit filing and control.
  • Apply relevant ACF procedures and policies
    for the supply chain, car fleets (including motorcycle and bicycle), and
    stocks through the technical guidance of the Logistics Coordinator.
  • Support the sub office where necessary
    with small local procurements based on authorized PRs as requested by the
    budget holders and ensure correct ACF procedures are followed in
    procurement chain cycle.
  • Respect ACF physical stock management
    requirements (organization, cleaning, ventilation).
  • Conduct monthly inventory of stock and
    ensure that stock cards are created and kept accurately updated.
  • Oversight of proper maintenance and
    cleanliness of the stores and compound.
  • Prepare all cargo and shipping documents
    (Delivery Note, etc).
  • Ensure safe preparation and loading of
    cargo onto transportation vehicles.
  • Responsible for petty cash management at
    the sub office by ensuring the respect of ACF financial procedures related
    to cash management;
  • Prepare financial documents in their order
    and ensure payments are as per budget lines. -Prepare the cash forecast
    for the sub base respecting deadlines.
  • Manage the housekeeper and the guards.
  • Make hotel reservations for any visiting
    guests where necessary.
  • Ensure that the environment in the sub
    office is healthy for the safety of the staffs
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Base Assistant should hold a Diploma
    in Logistics, Administration and any other related qualification
  • At least a year of relevant experience.
  • Possession a valid driving/riding permit.
  • Professional computer skills; MS Word,
    Excel and internet.
  • Past experience in Accounting and Cash
    Handling.
  • Autonomous and able to take initiative.
  • Ability to set own deadlines and meet
    them.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork spirit,
    transport skill
  • Possession of a valid riding permit
  • Good spoken & written English
  • Skills and experience in report writing;
  • Possess the ability to communicate and
    perform within an international and multicultural team.
  • Working Languages: Fluent in English and
    Madi local language of Adjumani
How to Apply: 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications
including an updated CV, cover letter and academic transcripts with three
professional referees and send them to: Recruitment.ug@acf-international.org
mentioning Base Assistant – Adjumani or Kiryandongo in the Subject line
NB: Application package should not be more than
3 MBs.
Deadline: Friday 10th April 2015 by 5:30pm

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