RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise, manage and provide leadership to the Nakapiripirit Logistics Coordinator and Karamoja Field Mechanic, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
• Oversee procurement requests, purchase orders and effective delivery of items
• Maintain up-to-date inventory and appropriate stock for essential office supplies
• Ensure regular maintenance of back-up power supplies
• Ensure regular upkeep and maintenance of office facilities, including actively pursuing opportunities to improve grounds/facilities conditions
• Ensure vehicles are in good running condition, needed service dates are scheduled and SP vehicle policies are adhered to
• Submit monthly reports for logistics, inventory and fleet management
• Design and implement appropriate security procedures in partnership with Project Managers
• Provide staff with training on security procedures and how to maintain personal safety
• Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who impact security of SP staff and operations, including cultural, government, military, police, UN and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) leaders
• Ensure all Karamoja offices are in compliance with security protocols, including standard operating procedures, site safety checklist, emergency preparedness and evacuation plans
• Monitor potential and present threats and keep supervisor informed of trends
• Supervise, manage and provide leadership to security and domestic staff, including performance review, ongoing direction, support, encouragement and correction
• Coordinate payment of monthly office vendors
• Streamline administrative & operational procedures for Karamoja region in order to enhance programmatic effectiveness, in collaboration with Project Managers
• Represent the organization at regional security coordination meetings for Karamoja
• Represent the organization at district-level coordination meetings as required
• Plus any further duties as assigned by the Security/Logistics Manager or Country Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in development management, business administration, public administration, logistics, supply chain management, communications or related field.; or one to two years related experience and/or training in a relevant work environment in administration, operational management, finance, information technology and/or office- base management; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous work experience with an INGO, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of office administration, organizational management, logistics and supply chain management
• Experience in establishing systems and policies for asset management, real time inventory and procurement for multimillion dollar projects
• Experience in project cycle management in a developing context
• Experience living or working in a conflict or insecure environment
• Field experience and knowledge of the region is a strong asset
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
12 month contract with the potential for renewal
How to apply:
In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_li… and click on “Apply Now”
Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011
