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Job
Title: Logistics Manager
Title: Logistics Manager
Organisation: Abt Associates Inc.
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports
to: Deputy Chief of
Party
to: Deputy Chief of
Party
About
USAID Project:
The USAID-funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project’s objective is to conduct a
comprehensive spraying program and establish the foundation for sustainable,
effective, high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities.
USAID Project:
The USAID-funded Uganda IRS Phase II Project’s objective is to conduct a
comprehensive spraying program and establish the foundation for sustainable,
effective, high-quality indoor residual spraying (IRS) activities.
Job
Summary: The Logistics
Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of all
logistics related to IRS.
Summary: The Logistics
Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of all
logistics related to IRS.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Charged
with the overseeing stock/supply levels and determines critical reorder/resupply
levels for each item - Give
surety to the suppliers and follow-up of supply activities, of warehousing
and distribution, of upstream and downstream transportation - Guides,
supervises, and work closely with Storekeepers and Store Managers to
quantify supplies, identify shortages and resolve shortage related issues - In
conjunction with respective Store Managers and Field Coordinators,
provides training to sub-county/parish level storekeepers - Ensures
that proper records are maintained on all incoming and outgoing
items/supplies - Ensures
that inventory levels are conducted quarterly and a detailed report
submitted to management-. - Give
ad-hoc reports as requested. - Ensure
all store health and safety measures are in place and followed diligently
Works with the project’s Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure proper
clearance and disposal of all waste material from the stores - In
collaboration with the Field Coordinators and Procurement Officer,
prepares procurement plan of all supplies for upcoming spray rounds - Carry
out regular checks of all spraying equipment to ensure that they are in
good condition and that sufficient stocks of spare parts are on hand for any
repairs as may be required. - Safeguard
warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security
procedures and protocols. - Motivates,
organizes and encourages teamwork to ensure proper logistics management. - Supervises
the planned maintenance of project vehicles and ensures their effective
and efficient usage (hired & owned) performs any other assigned duties
necessary for the proper functioning of the logistics department and the
project.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a Bachelors Degree in Logistics/Transport
Management or Business Administration Masters degree is an advantage - Skills in Warehouse and logistics management skills in a rapidly changing
environment - A
minimum of eight years of experience in similar position in an
international organization, preferably in humanitarian logistics - Proven
experience in donor –funded projects preferred - Proven
ability to lead and manage staff and logistics teams - Demonstrated
ability to work independently, use sound judgment and strong analytical
skills - Good
interpersonal communications skills and organization skills
Good knowledge of FAR/AIDAR is an added advantage.
How
to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates with the above job requirements should send
their CV and cover letters via e-mail to: procurement@ugandairs.com
to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates with the above job requirements should send
their CV and cover letters via e-mail to: procurement@ugandairs.com
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Abt Associates Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer; any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Abt Associates Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer; any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
Deadline:
2nd August, 2013
2nd August, 2013
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