Logistics Officer - Uganda Nationals - Uganda
Adjumani / Pakelle
- Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
- Location: Adjumani / Pakelle
- Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Logistics
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Transport and Distribution
- 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 Shelter, Education, Food security, Legal Assistance, Camp Management Water, Sanitation and Hygiene sectors.
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been implementing projects for Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees in Northern Uganda, West Nile and South Western respectively, since 1997. Having smoothly phased-out by end of August 2014 in the North, NRC reopened from September 2014, to compliment efforts of the Government of Uganda and UNHCR in supporting the South Sudanese Refugees currently settled in the Districts of Adjumani and Arua in West Nile. With funding from SIDA, NMFA, ECHO, UNHCR and UNICEF, NRC is implementing integrated projects in Adjumani/Arua/Yumbe refugee settlements. NRC now seeks to recruit Logistics Officers for its operations in West Nile.
The Logistics Officer is responsible for the logistics, procurement and fleet management at the respective office.
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose
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2. Ensure compliance with NRC’s Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and
donor requirements in all procedures and processes
3. Provide anti corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all
processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management)
4. Training and development of logistics team at office level
5. Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods
6. Prepare, check and share plans, records and reports as required (e.g. status
reports, inventory lists)
7. Implement a filing system/archives according to procedures
8. Supervision of works for payment satisfaction
9. Conduct spot checks
10. Conduct periodic stock counts
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Procurement or related qualitication
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Some knowledge of English
• Handling insecure environments
• Working with people
• Coping with change
Salary Scale: As per NRC Salary Scale
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been implementing projects for Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees in Northern Uganda, West Nile and South Western respectively, since 1997. Having smoothly phased-out by end of August 2014 in the North, NRC reopened from September 2014, to compliment efforts of the Government of Uganda and UNHCR in supporting the South Sudanese Refugees currently settled in the Districts of Adjumani and Arua in West Nile. With funding from SIDA, NMFA, ECHO, UNHCR and UNICEF, NRC is implementing integrated projects in Adjumani/Arua/Yumbe refugee settlements. NRC now seeks to recruit Logistics Officers for its operations in West Nile.
The Logistics Officer is responsible for the logistics, procurement and fleet management at the respective office.
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose
Job description
1. Implement and train staff in NRC’s logistics policies and procedures at officelevel
2. Ensure compliance with NRC’s Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and
donor requirements in all procedures and processes
3. Provide anti corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all
processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle management, asset management)
4. Training and development of logistics team at office level
5. Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods
6. Prepare, check and share plans, records and reports as required (e.g. status
reports, inventory lists)
7. Implement a filing system/archives according to procedures
8. Supervision of works for payment satisfaction
9. Conduct spot checks
10. Conduct periodic stock counts
Qualifications
• 3 years experience from working as a Logistics Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Procurement or related qualitication
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Some knowledge of English
Education field
- Logistics
- Transport / Distribution
Education level
- Academy college / University
Personal qualities
• Managing resources to optimize results• Handling insecure environments
• Working with people
• Coping with change
We offer
Duty Station: West NileSalary Scale: As per NRC Salary Scale
Miscellaneous info
- Travel: Some travelling must be expected
This vacancy is now closed.