Monday 13 February 2012

Jobs at The Danish Refugee Council in Uganda

Job Title : Logistics Officer

About this Job:

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent humantarian organisation working on aspects of durable solutions and promoting human security and implements programs that are aligned In support of National strategy for development assistance to refugee hosting areas in Adjumani, Moyo ,Yumbe Koboko, Maracha and Arua Districts in Westnile Region. Danish Deming Group as a department within DRC is working in Karamoja to reduce armed violence by positively changing attitudes of communities towards security and making them actively participate in management of security in corporation with the state security providers(for information go to www.drc.dk)

Danish Refugee Council/Danish Demining Group in a bid to ensure sustainable achievement our mission is seeking to recruit dynamic and experienced person to fill the positions of;

Logistics Officer (1 position)

General Role:

The post refers to a trained DRC person with extensive experience in Logistics systems and Advanced Knowledge in Logistics and Administrative procedures, Computer based inventories, procurements, able to drive with valid driving permit and donor reporting requirements. The Logistics Officer Supervises his Department maintaining a close cooperation and coordination with the Operations, Administration and Finance. The main Objectives are to run and maintain an efficient and transparent Logistics system, which responds to the Current financial situation within the Organisation

Responsibility and Specific Tasks.
 Manage and Control the Logistical Department and Material resources in the area of operations.
 Planning of Weekly and Monthly Procurement for the entire operations in DRC
 Responsible for the Maintenance, stock balance and appearances of all stores within the Organisation.
 Maintain full inventory Data base and update it continuously and report accordingly.
  Under take stock checks at Random times in a monthly basis and report accordingly.
 Compile monthly fuel consumption reports for all vehicles, motorcycles and the generators.
 Report the Current Logistic situation within the Organisation monthly to the Operations Manager/Country Director.
 Coordinate and Cooperate with Operations-Administration/ Finance Departments keeping them updated at all times with the changes to the overall Logistics Situation within the Program.
 Comply with the all requirements and reporting of Donors requirements in Logistics area.
 Ensure that stock does not run out completely.
 Conduct inspections on the Stores, Vehicles, office and Compound Equipment and the Operational tools and equipment according to plan agreed upon by the Program Manager.
 Plan vehicle movements and supervise the drivers and guards
 Perform any other tasks as instructed by the Program Manager Westnile.


Requirement:

Person Specification
 Degree in Procurement/ Logistics/ Store Management.
 Minimum of 3 years working experience in similar position.
 Good computer skills-Ms Excel and other Microsoft Office Program.
 Must have good management .writing, communication skills and presentation skills.
 At least three (3) years of working in an NGO.
 Must have valid Driving Permit.


Experience: 3

How to apply:

For the positions
 All positions are contract based.
 Remuneration and benefits are as per DRC/DDG Uganda Standard Salary Scale and Benefit packages.
 Female candidates with suitable qualification and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
 Application deadline is 24th February 2012

Please submit your CV with Motivated Cover Letter clearly Marked Application for “Engineering Officers/Engineering Assistants/Logistics Officer/Finance or Administrative officer “ By mail: administrator@drc-ddg.org Written application to: Admin/Finance Officer Danish Refugee Council Danish Demining Group Odeke Road Moroto or  Human Resource Officer or Danish Refugee Council Danish Demining Group Plot 4688 Kalungi Road P.O.BOX 8103, Kampala,  Project Manager or Danish Refugee Council Danish Demining Group Plot 62 Weather head park lane P.O.Box 852 Arua