Organisation: Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA)
Funding
Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Humanitarian
Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is an international African humanitarian and
development organization that positively contributes towards improving the
living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and
conflict in the Horn, East & Central Africa by implementing WASH, Health,
Education, Livelihoods, Community service & development and Protection
programs in the region for a period of more than 20 years.
HIJRA with
funding from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in
Uganda to implement a multi-Sectoral Program for refugees in Oruchinga
settlement (Isingiro district) and Nyakabande Transit Center (Kisoro district).
Job
Summary: The Logistics Officer will ensure that all programs in the field are
fully supported timely and accurately in all types of logistical needs. The
incumbent is the key person for all the Oruchinga Logistics arrangement
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensure that all vehicles are safe and road-worthy.
Ensure that all vehicles have proper on-board vehicle documentation.
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Continuous tracking of vehicle log-sheets;
responsible for monthly compilation of fuel consumptions.
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Works in liaison with the project manager to
schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs.
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Manage fuel consumption tracking
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Organize regular service schedules for vehicles
and maintain service schedule files.
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File Monthly Vehicle Consumables sheet for each
vehicle separately
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Order and maintain stock of spare parts and
consumables.
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Manage drivers’ leave schedules ensuring smooth
operation of the fleet.
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Ensure drivers are licensed and trained.
Participate in hiring and disciplinary measures for drivers.
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Ensure security measures for vehicles such as
parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.
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In charge of managing vehicle rentals including
tracking of leases and payments.
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Update and maintain the asset records for all
vehicles/motorcycles in Oruchinga office and liaise with Kampala for a
centralized Assets inventory of all Hijra Uganda offices
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Ensure all the items bought that falls under Asset
category in vehicles according to Hijra Policies are properly registered on the
Asset Register with all the required information
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Every month review and physically crosscheck with
the drivers that all the tools are always available – any loss or damage must
be reported.
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Responsible for all logistics and files must be
clearly maintained and updated.
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Prepare and submit warehouse reports (including
receipts, dispatches, internal waybills, and information regarding laborers and
equipment), produced and filed by month
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Manuals documentation, receipts and other
important documents
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Copies of goods received notes for all procured
items purchased in Kampala or other offices and transferred to Oruchinga
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All vehicles’ files must be properly and clearly
filed and labelled at all times and easily accessible
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Plan, implement and /or supervise key services in
the procurement process including areas of asset management, property
maintenance, and general supply chain and functioning.
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Plan, implement and /or supervise /or coordinate
logistics, procurement (goods & services) whilst conforming to both donor
and partner regulations and guidelines .
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The incumbent will plan and implement the internal
and external statutory law that effect the procurement and logistic
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Guide management on all issues related to
procurement and logistics, and ensures transparency and accountability in all
activities
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Regularly interact with all parties while
maintaining and emphasizing a position of principled political neutrality and
operational independence is paramount
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Ensure purchases and procurement transactions are
done through SERANIC NAVISION computerized software system
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Keenly review and approve procurement and
logistics requests and generate statues reports
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Perform any other reasonable duty as requested by
line management.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
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The ideal candidate should preferably hold
qualifications in Logistics, Business Administration, procurement or related
fields.
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At least three to five years’ experience in
logistics or logistics related field some of which should be NGO’s
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Computer literacy i.e. proficient in MS Office
applications
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Significant experience in the areas of logistic
and security programs development, management and implementation, data
collection and analysis and outcomes reporting
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Show commitment to accountability and humanitarian
ethics
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Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with
colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; high degree of
sensitivity toward others
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Personal commitment and drive for results, and
adaptability in the workplace; ability to work long hours under difficult
conditions while maintaining security awareness;
·
Strong written and spoken communication skills, in
English
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Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines
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Treat information with the confidentiality it
deserves
All suitably
qualified Ugandan nationals are requested to send a Motivation letter,
Curriculum Vitae and including telephone and emails contacts of three
references including current/most recent employer. The applications should be
sent via email to: vacancies@hijra.or.ke: The subject line should read Logistics
Officer: Ref: HR003/UG
Deadline:
4th January 2016
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