Danish Refugee Council,Logistics Assistant Jobs vacancy

Job
Title:          Logistics Assistant
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Duty
Station:

Uganda
About
US:
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian
organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36
countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect re

fugees and
internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable
solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian
principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on
Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

Job
Summary:

The Logistics Assistant and will be providing support for the implementation of
the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Programme. The Logistics Assistant will be
responsible for the management of procurement, fleet, assets and stores.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:  
Procurement
Management (40%)
  • Ensure
    that all DRC procurement guidelines are adhered to at the Rhino Camp
    Program
  • Actively
    engage and support the program teams in procurement planning to ensure
    timely delivery of project inputs and activities
  • Work
    closely with the West Nile Coordinating Office in Arua, identify,
    negotiate and implement contract agreements which result in efficiencies
    in line with financial and forecasting requirements
  • Maintain
    accurate auditable records of all procurement processes which result in
    high process compliance
  • Administer
    contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and
    insurance
  • Plan
    and engage with Project Managers to understand contract specifications
  • Work
    closely with suppliers to develop a profile of delivery capability which
    results in effective market engagement
  • Conduct
    efficient and collaborative procurements which are DRC and donor-compliant
    (inquiry, tendering, evaluation award & contract management) and which
    result in a high value adding commercial outcomes.
Fleet
Management (30%)
  • The
    incumbent will ensure that all repairs, service and maintenance performed
    on vehicles / equipment / machinery are in accordance to required
    standards established to achieve maximum reliability with minimum downtime
    and at best value for money
  • Keenly
    monitor fuel consumption for the DRC fleet i.e. vehicles and motorcycles
    and generators. This will be done through ensuring monthly calculations of
    fuel consumption
  • Compile
    all maintenance and fuel consumption reports for vehicles, motorcycles and
    generators and share with Roving Procurement and Logistics Officer on a
    monthly basis
  • May
    be called upon to drive the assigned vehicle in a correct and sensible
    manner in adherence to weather and road conditions at all times; adhere to
    the maximum speed limits for DRC vehicles – 50km/hour on a dirt road,
    100km/hour on a tarmac; when the road conditions are poor, drive as slowly
    as necessary to facilitate safe passage to the passengers and ensure no
    damage to the vehicle.
  • Ensure
    vehicle-in-use templates, insurances and list of authorized DRC drivers
    are in place and updated
  • Ensure
    that all DRC vehicles and motorcycles are fitted with the minimum vehicles
    accessories and report shortfalls to supervisor on time
  • Coordinate
    staff movement plans.
Store
Management (15%)
  • In
    charge of receiving the procured supplies, with waybills, monitoring stock
    levels of Rhino Camp office stationery, kitchen and office supplies and
    consumables
  • Responsible
    for ensuring that monthly physical stock counts are done as scheduled to
    prevent stock discrepancy as well as monitoring expiring dates of in stock
    supplies
  • Will
    maintain and update stock records and inventory.
Inventory
and Asset Control (15%)
  • Responsible
    for monthly updating of inventory and asset list and submit to the Roving
    Procurement and Logistics officer based in Arua
  • Responsible
    for consistent tagging of DRC assets immediately after procurement
  • Conduct
    bi-annual physical asset verification.
  • Maintain
    a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with
    colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of applicable fleet activities
    and requirements.
  • Develop
    and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, other NGOs and
    any other stakeholders, representing DRC and ensuring good co-operation.




Quality
Management
  • Be
    aware of the potential for loss or fraud in fleet activities such as fuel
    cost, mislead transport usage, and procedures.
  • Pro-actively
    work to prevent such occurrences by working with relevant line managers to
    improve transparency and to ensure the best use of DRC assets and
    resources.
Others:
  • Working
    closely with manufacturers, distributors and suppliers
  • Arranging
    carriage or actually delivering goods to the Arua Office sub offices
  • Quality
    control of goods in and/or goods out
  • Maintenance
    of stable conditions and / or temperatures (as for perishable food items,
    chemicals or drugs)
  • Uphold
    the DRC’s Code of Conduct
  • Perform
    any other duties assigned.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The
    ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Logistics Assistant
    career placement must hold a Diploma in areas such as fleet management,
    assets and inventory management, or logistic operations/management, supply
    chain management, etc.
  • Computer
    literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, etc…
How
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
with the following documents to the E-mail address below;
  • A
    cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the
    position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
  • Concise
    and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about
    your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and
    contact details of 3 relevant references.
E-mail
your cover letter, updated CV and academic credentials to:
administrator@drcuganda.org
Deadline:
7th September 2017 by 5:00 PM
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