Logistics Technical Assistant-Fleet & Transport (Tanzania Nationals Only) - Tanzania

Kigoma

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Kigoma
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
- Sustainable trade and development
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Humanitarian Operations
- Supply Chain
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

Political instability in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused a large number of refugees to seek protection in Tanzania. NRC opened an operational office in Kibondo, North Western Tanzania, in November 2016 and resumed responsibilities for Camp Management and WASH in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp from May 2017.

The Position (Logistics Technical Assistant-Fleet & Transport) is therefore required to support the establishment of these activities in the camp. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.

Job description

1. 1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
6. Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management);
7. Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods

8. Fleet:
• Plan and organise daily vehicle movement (goods and staff) for field office
• Assist in effective and timely maintenance, servicing and repair of NRC vehicles
• Assist in vehicle management best practices, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and replacement of NRC vehicles with Logistic Officer
• Control transfer and movement of vehicles between project locations as required by operations
• Provide recommendations for lowering vehicle-operating expenses and reduce idle time of vehicles
• Provide input to monthly fuel reports according to NRC policies and donor’s requirements
• Assist in monitoring of fuel consumptions and fuel stock.

Qualifications

o Minimum 2 years of experience from working in humanitarian logistics context
o Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
o Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
o Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both written and verbal
o Experienced with Warehousing management
o Able to prioritize and plan ahead
o Accurate filing skills
o High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
o Valid driver’s license

Education field

Logistics

Education level

College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

We offer

• Duty station: Nyarugusu, Kasulu District
• Commencement: 1st July 2017
• Contract duration: 6 months’ contract with possibility of extension subject to funding availability
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions in Tanzania. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Tanzania.

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