VSO is an international non-governmental development organisation that works through volunteers to fight global poverty and justice. Our programmes in Rwanda focus on children in basic education, people with disabilities and youth.
VSO Rwanda is looking to recruit a proactive and highly skilled Rwandan Logistics and Administration Coordinator to provide Logistics, Administration and IT support to the programme.
Responsibilities will include:
• Manage logistics to ensure provision of high quality logistics and administrative services to VSO Rwanda team in line with identified needs
• Develop strategies to improve supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, quality and cost reduction and ensure contracts are in place with all providers
• Manage the process of finding appropriate housing for volunteers, including furnishing and maintenance.
• Develop, maintain and manage a system of utilisation and safe usage of motor vehicles.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory record for all office and household equipment and keep a record of issuance to and returns by staff and volunteers
• Provide daily IT maintenance to all VSO’s IT equipment, resolving any immediate problems/maintenance issues
• Manage VSO’s databases, including volunteer database, and contact database
You will need to have a degree in a related field and a professional qualification in purchasing and supply management; you should have a least five years relevant experience in an INGO: prior experience in managing Logistics Operations involving accommodation and security.
Excellent interpersonal and planning skills are essential along with the capacity to work as an effective team player. Self-motivated, with attention to detail and you will need strong communication skills (fluency in English and Kinyarwanda) and good IT skills.
VSO offers an attractive package including a competitive salary and other benefits.
• 100% Medial cover for staff and legal dependents
• 5% salary incremental after completing each year of service
• 3.5% of private pension benefit/ provident fund
We only accept electronic applications; therefore interested candidates are advised to send an email to amina.bisamaza@vsoint.org and Charlotte.phillips@vsoint.org so that we can send you an application form and job description. The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 17th February 2012.
Interviews will be held in the week of 27th February 2012 and we regret that only those applicants who are short-listed for interview will be contacted.
VSO is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, disabled people and those infected or affected by HIV and AIDS are encouraged to apply.
