Job Summary:
The Logistics Manager (LM) reports hierarchically to the Finance and Admin Director. The Logistics Manager is part of FHU’s Senior Management Team. The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics services from a management perspective to ensure required supplies of commodities, facilities and service needs for program activities are mobilized efficiently and in a timely manner. He/she will liaise closely with the Program Director, Regional Program Managers and Area Program Managers to Field to ensure smooth implementation of activities in the field in adherence to the laid down Log policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of the development, implementation and oversight of procurement and logistics systems and practices (30%)
· Team Management and Staff Development (20%).
· Planning and Management (20%).
· Security (15%).
· Overseeing Fleet management, Inventories and Stores (15%)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
· Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field is preferred
· CIPS certification highly desirable
· Minimum 5 -7 years project procurement and logistics management experience within an INGO environment is required
Note: Employment with FH offers an attractive package which include a good salary commensurate to one’s role, hardship allowance depending on location, a good medical insurance package for the staff and dependents, Provident fund, GPA and provision for other statutory requirements. FHU is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies of not more than 2MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda Email: recruitment-fhuganda@fh.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from FH by 25th March, 2021.
Deadline: Monday 8th March, 2021 by 4:30pm