About US:
Mercy Corps is an international non-profit organization which implements high-quality, analytical development programmes in very difficult places. Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006. It has and continues to implement programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Mercy Corps is taking a community-led, market driven approach to address poverty and food insecurity needs through interventions that get to the root causes and contributing factors of economic vulnerability. Donors include the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), DFID, Mastercard Foundation, WALMART Foundation, Coca Cola Africa Foundation, US Depart of State (DOS) /PEPFAR, ECHO and Nike Foundation.
About ECHO Program:
Mercy Corps were recently awarded funding for an 18-month Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funded program around Livelihood Programs for South Sudanese refugees in Bidibidi Settlement in Yumbe District, Rhino and Palorinya Camp in Uganda. The program will focus on building Livelihood activities and Agriculture resilience through agricultural inputs and trainings, creation of VSLAs and IGAs activities.
Job Summary: The Logistics and Procurement Officer will be primarily responsible for supporting the operations and functions of the field office to ensure programs run smoothly. The Logistics and Procurement will support the functioning of field offices and the adherence to policies for staff in all aspects of logistics including Procurement, Fleet, Asset (including warehousing and stock-keeping), Security, and HR & Administration. The Logistics and Procurement Officer is responsible to support the supervision of compound/equipment maintenance as well as general day to day management of the office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Fleet:
· Reads and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Fleet Management procedures.
· Assists the Senior Operations Officer in ensuring all vehicles are in good repair
· Maintain administrative vehicle files for each vehicle
· Support the overseeing of fuel consumption purchase and tracking including coordination with gas station(s)
· Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner.
· Assist the Senior Operations Officer in coordinating with drivers.
· Support the completion and filing of accident reports
Asset:
· Reads and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Asset Management and Warehouse Manual and all procedures;
· Supports the implementation of procedures outlined in the Mercy Corps Asset Management and Warehouse Manual for all West Nile field offices
· Help to ensure that Mercy Corps assets in the field office are in the asset register and ensure the appropriate coding and tags are placed on each item.
· Help to ensure stock in Yumbe Office is maintained as per Mercy Corps Warehouse Policies and Principles.
· Help to ensure the electronic database is updated monthly and provide an electronic copy to supervisor; a hard copy is printed, signed and filed in the assets folder;
· Guide colleagues on guidelines of Mercy Corps asset and equipment use guidelines when directed by the Senior Operations Officer
Procurement:
· Has a full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats.
· Tasked with managing all procurement filing for both electronic and hard copy documents.
· Manage minor repairs at residences and office (Plumbing, electrical and general)
· Help in the enforcement of proper use of procurement ceilings and approval procedures.
· Assist Program and Operational personnel in regular procurement planning meetings.
· Render support in the gathering of quotations and bids from the market for PRs as per Mercy Corps standards and formats;
· Regularly interact with contractors, in coordination with program staff and as directed by Senior Operations Officer
· Ensure that the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to MC standards.
Security: Support the Senior Operations Officer in drafting regular security reports to Supervisor on occurring incidents and any security issues/concerns
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant for the Mercy Corps Logistics and Procurement Officer job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
· Significant background in humanitarian response activities preferred.
· At least three years’ experience in Logistics and Administration management preferred.
· Good writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
· Good (English) verbal and written communication skills preferred.
· Computer literacy skills i.e. full knowledge of office applications.
· Keen attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
· Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
· Highly proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essential.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org
Deadline: 12th October 2017