Logistics Assistant /Driver NGO Job Opportunities – Action Against Hunger
Job Title: Logistics Assistant /Driver
Organization: Action Against Hunger
Duty Station: Uganda
Starting gross salary: UGX 1,260,000
About US:
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure families can access clean water, food, training, and health care. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 6,500 staff in over 45 countries, our programs reached 14.9 million people in 2015.
Job Summary: The Logistics Assistant /Driver will support the supply chain and procurement process and coordinate timely travel arrangement of both Action Against Hunger staff and goods in line with Action Against Hunger procurement and travel guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule and arrange vehicle movements when needed to the fields office.
- Liaise and arrange for repairs and regular maintenance of vehicles and motorcycles with Drivers and Logistics Officer.
- Pick quotations for services and good needed, deliver official mails and other documents to approved destinations.
- Support the process of insurances for motorcycles and vehicles as directed by the Logistics Officer
- Support proper documentation and filing of documents relating to vehicles and travels ie insurance, logbooks, fuel consumption and analysis, accident claims, repair and service records, etc.
- Drive staff and organizational visitors to a given place while on official duties
- Conduct regular mechanical checks vehicles in Kampala before any official travel movements.
- Report any incidents to the immediate supervisor for decision-making.
- Support in supervising premises during repairs as directed by the immediate supervisor
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Gender Equality Commitments
- Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
- Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
- Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. Race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
- Value and respect all cultures
Fiscal Responsibility
- Support Logistics Officer to follow up all payments (Procurements for Capital office and bases) submitted to finance and endure copies are archived.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration or any other equivalent area from a recognized university or institution.
- Three years of relevant driving and 1 year logistics experience from a reputable organization (INGO) or institution with clean driving record.
- Good driving skills in major towns especially in Kampala is a must
- Valid driving permit. Class B, CM & DL with training in defensive driving is a MUST
- Ability to do clerical work
- The ideal candidate must exhibit good use of communication equipment and must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Professional computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
- Good reporting skill
- Good communication skills, teamwork spirit.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support Logistics department
- Technical Knowledge of Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux Vehicles will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should fill the application form online at the link below.
Deadline: 13th December 2019