Logistician

Duty Station: Uganda

About Us:

Malteser International is an international non-governmental aid agency for humanitarian aid of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, founded in 2005 by Malteser Germany (founded in 1953). The relief service has more than 50 years of experience in humanitarian relief and currently covers around 100 projects in about 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Malteser International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and more specifically in the West Nile region, MI is active in the WASH sector in Rhino Camp for improving the lives of both the host population as well as the refugee population.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

         The incumbent will monitor the overall procurement activities within Northern Uganda in close coordination with the Logistics Officer and the Regional Admin and Logistics Coordinator at the Country Office in Kampala, which include procurement, assets control, supply and service/maintenance

         Work in liaison with the Administrator to ensure compliance with procurement and financial regulations set by the donor

         Ensure that logistics and procurement activities within the Arua Office are carried out according to Malteser Internationals policies and principles as well as country specific procedures

         Ensure up-to-date inventories, tracking and recording of inventory and fixed assets and the accurate documentation of these items

         Prepare procurement requests, bid analysis, purchase orders and other logistics documents

         Manage and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles and other assets and organize and oversee any movement

         The incumbent will support other team members (e.g. Country Office) in making arrangements for events such as workshops, trainings, etc.

         Responsible for any other logistics needs that may arise from programs supported by the Kampala office as agreed with the program

         Organize transport for goods and personnel inside and outside the project (in cooperation with the head of fleet)

         Responsible for: inventories, stocks, scheduling, documentation of all aforementioned activities

         Organize communication, security and office equipment management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

         The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University degree in logistics, procurement, administration or any other related field

         Preferably knowledge and experience in development or emergency work

         At least one to three years of relevant working experience

         Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities

         Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle

         Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others

         Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines

         Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required

         Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

         Valid driving licence

         Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office) and good knowledge of other ICT equipment

         Fluency in English (written and spoken), Kiswahili, German, or French of advantage

How to Apply:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at the link below.

Deadline: 7th September 2016