Logistics Officer Job in Kapenguria, Kenya


ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization created in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to non-discrimination and transparency principles. 

ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations worldwide and to accompany them in the construction of a better future. 

The programmes implemented by ACTED in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America/Caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of the populations affected by wars, natural catastrophes and/or economical and social crises.

ACTED has been present in Uganda since 2007, and currently implements its interventions in Gulu, Amuru and Oyam (Acholi and Lango regions) as well as in ‘Nakapiripirit (Karamoja region) where the organization works on a cross-border basis with North Pokot, Central and West Pokot Districts of Kenya and Turkana.

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Reporting to: Project Manager & Areal Logistics Officer

Duty Station: Kapenguria

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for full documentation of all IN and OUT of goods;
  • Create proper filing prior to reception of items;
  • Receive goods and services while ensuring that appropriate documents are present;
  • Keep records of all reports
  • Follow up on the delivery of the contracted material from the supplier to field office;
  • Ensure all necessary paperwork for transport and delivery of goods are filled;
  • Ensure that all procured material/items for field office are well documented and are registered in the stock;
  • Maintain and update the inventory follow up every time something goes into or out of the stock;
  • Maintain a proper documentation every time something goes into or out of the stock;
  • Maintain a tagging system for all the equipment/materials in the field office;
  • Issue fuel from the store and ensure proper documentation are field first.
  • Ensure that all the premises are equipped with the necessary utilities (cleaning, energy, fuel).
  • Undertake purchases;
  • Ensure that  ACTED’s logistic procedures and policies are well respected;
  • Assist Fleet Manager in managing ACTED fleet and drivers based at the field office;
  • Manage the fuel system;
  • Report regularly to the Area Logistics Officer and Base manager.
  • Any other duty assigned by the direct supervisor
Qualifications Required
  • Academic background:  Degree in Purchasing or Supply/Logistics;
  • Working language:  Excellent communication skills;
  • Computer knowledge:  Computer literacy is a MUST
  • Professional experience:  At least 2 years work experience in the logistics
Application Procedures:
 
Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV’s, cover letter, copies of academic certificates and telephone numbers of two professional referees, and expected salary to the address below not later than 20th December 2012
 
E-mail address: kapenguria.finance@acted.org copy:  Kapenguria.pm@acted.org. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.