Save the Children,Logistics Administration Assistant Jobs in Rwanda

Rwanda
Country Programme, Kigali Rwanda
BACKGROUND:
Save
the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries. We work together, with partners, to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and
lasting change in their lives. Save the Children works in thirteen districts in
Rwanda with a current staff complement of approximately 94 staff. SC is
implementing an emergency response programme to support the Burundi r

efugees in
Mahama Refugee Camp.

SC
Rwanda Country Office seeks to hire qualified, committed and experienced nationals
to fill the following positions: 
Logistics
& Administration Assistant
Place
of Work:
Kirehe
District (Mahama)
Reports
to:
Staff
directly reporting to this post:   
Time
frame:
                                  
Logistics/HR
Officer
None
6
months renewable
Tentative
start date

                   Immediately
PURPOSE
OF POSITION:
As
an integral staff member of the Save the Children, the Logistics & Admin
Assistant will support the field team by undertaking technical and practical
operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of logistical
activities in Kirehe District – Mahama Refugee Camp
KEY
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Logistics
  1. Be
    responsible for the stores management and implementation of systems.
  2. Monitor
    office stock levels and advise on appropriate stocking and replenishment
    to meet project demands.
  3. Ensure
    appropriate packing and loading of materials for dispatch and supervise
    material loading, and unloading.
  4. Track
    and confirm delivery of goods to their final destination.
  5. Update
    and maintain the asset register and ensure that all assets are logged and
    issued with a unique asset number.
  6. Arrange
    for transportation of goods and equipment’s between offices or to field
    sites and ensure that the goods are securely packaged and loaded to
    prevent damage during transportation.
  7. Compile
    accurate documentation relating to the movement of items between locations,
    whether as a transfer or for distribution.
  8. Maintain/Assist
    the Logistics Officer to maintain the Assets and Equipment Register for
    the field office.
  9. Coordinate
    with staff and the Logistics Officer to ensure that all the changes to the
    assets & equipment’s locations, conditions are reflected timely and
    correctly.
  10. If
    responsible for assets, ensure that the assets that are issued to staff
    are authorised, recorded and necessary paper work exists in assets file,
    as per Save the Children policies.
  11. Provide
    day-to-day supervision to the drivers to ensure that all the vehicles are
    properly cleaned, well maintained and driven/used as per the policies of
    the organisation.
  12. Ensure
    that the allocation of vehicles and drivers is done as per plan and in an
    effective manner in response to authorised transport requisitions.
  13. Ensure
    that Logbooks are duly filled and Checklists are completed by the drivers
    on a daily basis and the information contained in them is collated and
    recorded in the appropriate manner.
  14. In
    collaboration with the Logistics Officer ensure that all vehicles receive
    scheduled preventative maintenance and faults are rectified efficiently.
    All vehicles, including the communications equipment, remain in
    operational condition at all times.
  15. Assist
    the Logistics Officer to ensure that the reports related to vehicles are
    generated as per deadlines and all records e.g. Logbooks, Maintenance
    Reports, Fuel Reports and Mileage Reports are well kept.
  16. Ensure
    that the movement of inventories to or from the stores are correctly
    documented; authorized and paper work is done as per procedures.
  17. Alert
    the Programs and Emergency Teams about the receipts and dispatches and
    coordinate with all concerned, as it may be necessary.
Administration
  1. Arrange
    and follow up on travels, visa applications for staff, visitors and
    consultants ensuring that all relevant documents have been provided and
    liaise with the government as required
  2. Managing
    the guesthouses and providing day to day oversight of security at the
    office and guesthouses.
  3. Supervising
    all repairs in the office and guest houses
  4. Initiate
    payments for administration services – suppliers, water bill, electricity
    bill, telephone bills, fuel, Lunch bills etc.
  5. Facilitate
    accommodation bookings for staff
  6. Receiving
    of invoices and providing proper documentation for payment for travel and
    accommodation
  7. Ensure
    that all staff and visitors are well briefed on the administrative
    procedures and systems in place in the organisation.
  8. Coordinate
    and manage systematically internal and external office communications
  9. Systematically
    maintain files of hard and electronic documents related to administration
  10. Supervise
    the Office cleaners to ensure that the office is clean and well maintained
    at all times.
  11. Perform
    any other duties as directed by the line manager
  12. Together
    with others, ensure compliance with and promoting all SCI policies such as
    Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health
    and Safety.
General
  1. Report,
    as required, on project work and any management issues arising in each
    assignment (to the area management teams)
  2. Comply
    with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child
    protection, code of conduct, procurement and logistics, health and safety,
    equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
  3. Ensure
    that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs
    and gender and children issues. In particular to promote the full and
    equal participation of women and children in all aspects of the work.
  4. Within
    reason, implement additional actions and responsibilities, as requested by
    your line manager.
SKILLS
AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Delivering
Results (Skilled)
  • Delivers
    timely and appropriate results using available resources
  • Takes
    responsibility for their work and its impact on others
  • Plans,
    prioritises and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision
  • Understands
    the link between their work and the organisation’s objectives
Problem
Solving & Decision Making (Skilled)
  • Gathers
    the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and
    timely decisions
  • Knows
    when to involve others in a decision
  • Simplifies
    processes and procedures wherever possible
Applying
Technical & Professional Expertise (Skilled)
  • Delivers
    work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and
    professional standards
  • Keeps
    up to date with trends in their work area
  • Maintains
    ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of
    conducts
Working
Effectively With Others (Skilled)
  • Actively
    listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they
    work with
  • Proactively
    supports team members and trusts their capabilities
Demonstrates
understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within
diverse teams and groups
QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
  • Diploma
    in business administration/management or accounting
  • Previous
    experience of managing a similar logistic work.
  • Good
    English language command.
  • Good
    computer and writing skills.
  • Supportive
    personnel management style.
  • Good
    communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Minimum
    2 years proven work experience logistic management within a busy working
    environment such as financial institutes or INGOs
  • High
    level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
  • Ability
    to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Politically
    and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact  and
    diplomacy
  • Commitment
    to the aims and principles of SCI. In particular, a good understanding of
    the SCI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to
    underpin our support
  • Commitment
    to SCI Child Protection Policy
  • Computer
    literate (ability to use advanced excel)
  • A
    basic level of written and spoken English and good command over Somali
  • Proven
    ability to handle challenging work load
  • Cross-cultural
    experience, understanding and sensitivity;
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
  • Commitment
    to Save the Children values
 Interested
candidates should send an application letter plus an updated Curriculum Vitae
in English, including 3 names of professional referees to  HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is 12th November 2015
*Note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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