Based in Kampala ( Open to Uganda Nationals )

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps has been operating in
Uganda
since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the Ugandan private
sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy
and secure co
mmunities. Our works focus on building resilience and enable
economic growth, improve opportunities to attain better health and nutrition,
and improved governance and conflict management. We implement programs in the
northern Uganda including Acholi and Karamoja sub regions and Eastern region
with funding from funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID,
SIDA, Nike Foundation as well as other private donations.

The operations department is
committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency
and integrity in daily administration, logistics, procurement, HR, asset
management and IT for field offices Uganda. The overriding objective
for all Mercy Corps operations activities are the prompt and effective
provision of on-time solutions Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in
compliance with Mercy Corps’ and donor policies, procedures, regulations and
specifications.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The logistics officer will
coordinate asset management, fleet management and warehouse management
functions for the Mercy Corps Kampala office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

General:

• Coordinate with program in terms of materials
  distribution planning.
• Make schedule of deliveries to project sites in
  coordination with the warehouse assistant and program departments.
• Coordinate receipt of materials/tools/equipment with
  procurement in a timely manner as not to delay procurement, warehousing
  and program activities.
• Ensure quality of materials/equipment and tools as per
  the sample provided by the vendors to operations “procurement” department.
  
• Daily plan drivers for Kampala office.

Warehousing:

• Ensure Mercy Corps Warehousing policies are in place and
  make sure donor regulations are implemented over commodities received from
  procurement.
• Support warehouse assistant in making daily commodity
  movement, tracking, receipt, delivery & recording is done properly and
  timely manner.
• Support warehouse assistant in weekly and monthly
  warehousing reports.
• Estimation and calculation of the required space for
  stocking.
• Preparation of cargos to other field offices and project
  sites.

Transport Management:

• Daily administrative activities of the MC transport
  pool. Specifically, driver/vehicle scheduling, tracking log books, routine
  and major maintenance of the transport pool;
• Assist, as required, in the weekly and monthly financial
  and activity reports and verifying accuracy;
• Identifying needs and weaknesses of the transport pool;
• Interact with transport contractors, in coordination
  with the Procurement Officer and Operations Director;
• Prepare the required documentation of supplies and
  transactions are completed to MC standards.
• Maintenance of vehicle files.
• Oversight of vehicle rental calendar with rental agency
  including ensuring monthly spreadsheet for rentals is accurate.
• Assist and facilitate any import/export activities.
• Monitor spending on fuel station contract in
  coordination with Transportation Department.
• Daily coordination of MC logistical and transport
  activities;

Asset Management:

• Act as Asset Controller for MC Uganda
• Maintenance a computerized asset database of all assets
  belonging to Mercy Corps Uganda program (includes coordination with
  finance department).
• Assist with implementation of asset tracking system
  including use of asset tags, movement of assets and upkeep of an asset
  register.
• Making of asset MC System as it could be centralized
  through main office Kampala.
  
• All other activities as assigned o ensure the smooth
  logistics operation;

Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Uganda.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in a relevant business field is desired. 
• 3-5 years of experience in large scale Logistics
  operation; 
• Strong organizational skills; ability to interact
  effectively with international and national personnel. Excellent oral and
  written English skills. High computer skills on MS Office programs.
•  A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process
  information into action as to not delay program activities. 
• A clear understanding of Assets, Transport, property
  ethics and donor compliance is essential. i

Submit your E-mailed application
including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3
referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates through the Human
Resource Manager to ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org.
Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Monday October 3rd , 2016 Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer;
female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.