Handicap International (HI) is looking for a Field Logistician based in Kitale.
Kenya Jobs: Field Logistician
Responsible to: Field Administrator – Kitale
Location: Kitale Closing date: 25th July, 2011
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
THE POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Field Administrator (FA) and the technical link with the Programme Logistics Manager (PLM), the Field Logistician is responsible for planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting on all logistics activities in HI Kitale.
He/she is responsible for
1. Management of the procurement chain
2. Managing the Store
- Ensuring a Proper storage environment for goods in respect to their nature and purpose by minimising pilferage, deterioration or destruction of HI property or projects goods
3. Contributing to the Administrative management by;
- Organising for hotel bookings for all staff visiting the location as well as organising Vehicle and staff movements between Nairobi and Kitale.
- Assigning and delegating duties to drivers, office support staff and casuals.
- Renewing permits admissible by the local Authorities.
- Setting up the necessary security systems on the premises (locks, surveillance,)
4. Managing Contracts by;
- Formulating all service contracts and ensuring that they conform to HI Guidelines and subsequent donor requirement.
- Formulating Civil works contracts and ensuring they conform to Construction Norms and HI specifications (especially in respect to accessibility)
5. Managing the vehicle Fleet
6. Managing the equipment
- Being responsible to all HI equipment, its allocation and utilisation in Kitale Office.
7. Management of security
8. Line Management of the teams in your area of activity
9. Contributing to Financial management
Qualifications and skills required
- Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management
- Candidates with a Diploma in supply chain/logistics/purchasing management with a minimum of 5 years experience may be considered
- Proficiency in Ms Office.
- Knowledge of basic motor vehicle management.
- At least three years experience with Humanitarian organization operation.
- Good in English language both written and spoken.
- Must possess a valid driving license with at least 3 yrs experience.
- In-depth knowledge of equipment management.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit05@handicap-international.or.ke . The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Field Logistician – Kitale position”
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL. Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
