About US:
Africa Nonprofit Chore (ANCHOR) envisages and is committed towards a secure and economically empowered East and Central African Region free of human trafficking and forced labor. Current activities include support to east and central African partners towards ending human trafficking & poverty through: research and advocacy, holistic reintegration and NGO capacity building.
Job Summary: The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for delivering on procurement, office security, and transport management needs of ANCHOR.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of fleet control systems: enforcing use of approved gate pass for each vehicle or asset movement.
· In charge of the preparation of logistics reporting tools: including monthly procurement plan; weekly procurement tracking report; weekly fleet plan; fleet tracking and monthly logistics reports.
· Ensure procurement efficiency: Ensure improved procurement efficiency by tracking value for money, competitiveness and fairness, procurement lead-times, service quality, and cost. Initiate and facilitate timely procurement decision meetings, and written endorsements for onward execution.
· Policies: Lead performance and compliance of existing departmental policies and review requests.
· Logistics training/orientation pack: Develop and put into practice orientation and training packages for internal and partner staff teams.
· Asset disposal: Provide technical leadership during asset disposal according to policy.
· Operational plan and budgeting: Steer the development of departmental strategies, activity work plans and budgets. Support partner teams in procurement planning and implementation.
· Audit support: Facilitate the annual audit process through provision of necessary documents and transportation of audit field teams.
· Office Security: Lead the establishment and monitoring of personnel and property security needs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, or other core field.
· Past experience leading complex procurements including infrastructure projects and emergency needs.
· Prior experience in coordinating road and air transport in remote locations.
· Skills in designing and implementing procurement tracking tools
· Skills in designing and managing fleet tracking systems and management
· Skills in designing and monitoring comprehensive security systems, processes and procedures
· Procurement contract management and administration skills
· Strong presentation, training and communication skills
· Past experience working in a cross-cultural setting
· Familiarity with Micro Soft office suite
· Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
Personal Competencies:
· Innovation and Integrity: a pioneering spirit and ability to work well independently
· Accountability: ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations;
· Adaptability: ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an application letter accompanied by a detailed resume indicating addresses and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Head of Office, Africa Nonprofit Chore (ANCHOR), Plot 190, Old Kiira Road Ntinda, P.O. Box 37041 Kampala, Uganda.
E-Mail to: info@anchor-africa.com (Attachments should not exceed 2MBs)
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interviews.
Deadline: 9th June 2015 by 4:00 pm