About US:
Restless Development is the global leader in youth-led development with approaches that reach over 450,000 young people weekly across 8 countries in Africa and Asia, and engages 350 youth organisations from around the world. Since 1985, we have demonstrated that young people are critical actors in development, and can drive positive change at local, national and international levels in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, livelihoods and civic participation. Our model is bottom-up and holistic, focusing on individual leadership change amongst young people as well as systematic changes in policy and practice towards a more supportive environment for youth-led development.
Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will oversee the logistics of activities relating to our new exciting regional youth engagement programme implemented in partnership with a major international donor. The programme will facilitate a youth-led research focused on youth economic opportunities, with the aim of feeding into important and emerging policy and development agendas. The programme will target 4 countries in East Africa, with a primary focus on Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Logistics and Communication (60%):
· Oversee on the logistical arrangements for the recruitments, trainings, events, travels , research and other programme related activities
· Lead on procurement of all programme items
· Technically support the youth researchers in their logistical arrangement for fieldwork
· Develop logistical checklists to guide activities support
· Maintain program inventory and manage equipment and supplies
· Keep in constant communication with the youth researchers and the programme coordinator and manager
· Technically support the Programme Coordinator to update Restless Development on project progress and seek advice as necessary
· Keep consistent detailed records of logistical aspects of the programme
· Establish and maintain contact database for the project
· Compile and send concise monthly logistical reports.
2. Safety and welfare of youth researchers (25%):
· Work closely with the youth researchers to agree preparation activities and modes of communication
· Keep in regular communication with the youth researchers and provide backstopping logistical support as necessary
· Technically support the welfare of the youth researchers, following up on issues as required
· Develop checklist of items to be used before the youth researchers’ travels to any activity to ensure they are properly equipped.
· Log the youth researchers’ travel and check all safety and security measures have been fulfilled before travel
3. Financial Management and Reporting (10%)
· Actively support the youth researchers in managing fund for the field
· Make payments for the programme related activities and keep accurate records of financial expenditure
· Manage event budgets
· Ensure that financial management is undertaken according to Restless Development policies and procedure
· Support the Programme Coordinator in tracking the project budget
· Send regular updates to the Programme Coordinator as required
4. Other (5%): Perform any other duties as required, including occasional work on weekends for which time off in lieu can be taken
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The incumbent should preferably hold a Diploma in relevant subject (e.g. business administration, logistics, commerce, store management) OR demonstrated logistical experience with a local or international organisation/company
· Past experience of making complex logistical arrangements for travel and organising events
· Past experience of asset management and procurement
· Finance management skills and experience
· Effective verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
· Excellent organisational skills
· Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word etc.
· Possess the ability to problem solve and make sound operational decisions
· Excellent budget management skills
· Fluency in written and spoken English essential
· This position requires outstanding organisational and administrative abilities and excellent communication skills.
· Past experience in budget management skills
· Prior experience of working in a youthful, multi-culture environment would be desired
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their completed application forms, download here, to: ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org, stating the vacancy job title Uganda – Logistics Officer
Deadline: 19th June 2015