World Vision (wv) recruits 01 Logistics Officer

Job Description

Logistics Officer, Arua – Uganda

13481-12N28093

Africa Uganda Northern

Arua

Supply Chain

Fixed term, Full-time

19-May-19

International Role – No – Only National applicants will be considered.

1-2 Years

Position: Logistics Officer

Report to: Support Services Manager, West Nile

Location: West Nile, Uganda

Purpose of the position:

Under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for Logistics and Fleet activities for the region.

Major Responsibilities

-Conduct logistics tasks within the region, including stores management.

-Analyze fleet related procurement requests, identify service providers and evaluate information regarding vendors’ performance in the areas of quality, prices and delivery of goods in view of the Organization’s best interests; maintain and update databases of preferred suppliers.

-Follow up on purchase order (PO) statuses and keep the head(s) of unit(s) and respective Project Managers abreast of the estimated time of delivery or any changes that may affect or modify the pre-determined delivery conditions; ensure all expected service is received in accordance with PO specifications, and that all goods are in good condition.

-Ensure that appropriate funds are available for purchases; ensure receipts are received when payment is conducted in cash; and request authorization from the head of unit regarding bank transfer payments.

-Process and provide timely logistics requirements

-Coordinate servicing of vehicles and Motorcycles with the approval of relevant project managers and the Support Service Manager.

-Keenly review the payments for all programs logistic services.

-Review vehicle movement, fuel usage and prepare vehicle monthly report of the region for approval by the Support Service Manager

-Undertake field travel to programme sites to perform procurement and logistics evaluations and supervise and train field staff, upon the request of the Support Service Manager.

-Represent the organization in the procurement working group, security and the logistics cluster with approval of Support Service Manager

-Assist with the Oversight usage and maintenance of all progamme vehicles and motorcycles within the WNRR

-Ensure vehicle, fuel request forms are properly approved and copies filed and innovatively design more tools used to manage fleet.

-Oversee and Coordinate the proper usage of hired vehicles at Response office level

-Assist with Disposal of vehicles, Motor cycles and other organization assets.

-Safety and compliance

-Boost and coordinate drivers’ defensive driving training and riders’ motorcycle skills development for all World Vision to ensure drivers/riders safety on the road.

-Ensure that WV-vehicles and Motorcycles are safely packed at the right time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration bias in Procurement & Logistics or Bachelors of Supply Chain Management – C.I.P.S or equivalent is added advantage.

-A strategic thinker with strategy and procurement and Logistics experience.

-Two years’ experience leading a Fleet team in a demanding work environment, preferably with an International NGO.

-Sound public and negotiation skills along with business acumen essential, coupled with attention to details, maturity in decision making and time management skills

-A proactive person with initiative and drive, honest with a high level of integrity; a team-player with good planning skills

-Computer literate in MS Office, Provision system

How to apply:

Please submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae, to Website: https://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-uganda

Address your application to the People & Culture Specialist, Recruitment, World Vision Uganda

Deadline for receiving applications is 19th May, 2019. (Qualified natives of West Nile region are particularly encouraged to apply)