Handicap
International
Call for Logistics Volunteer – Kitale Field Station
Call for Logistics Volunteer – Kitale Field Station
Introduction: Handicap International (HI) is an independent
and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty
and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Context
Analysis: HI
identified the need for a volunteer to work together with the Field
Administrator in Kitale in order to enable the Administration office work more
effectively and efficiently.
General
Objective of the Volunteership: To support
the Administration and logistic department in service provision by assisting in
the smooth running of logistic activities, administration activities and
management of stock movement in compliance with Handicap International’s
internal regulations.
Specific
Objective of the Volunteership: The
Volunteer is to contribute to a variety of activities by assisting the
Administration office met the deadlines have been stipulated.
Planned
Activities of the Volunteer
The
Volunteer will work closely with and report directly to the Field
Administrator.
He /she
will be directly contributing in the following activities:
- Participating
in the raising of Purchase Service Requests (PSR) by adhering to the laid
down commitment of expenditure procedures for review by the Field
Administrator
- Ensuring
all purchase files are properly kept and they contain all necessary
information
- Implementation
of the equipment and stores management and maintenance to ensure proper
monitoring and usage
- Support
the monitoring of fleet of vehicles and monitoring the proper usage of the
log book and the monthly report sheet.
- Liaising
with the Field Administrator for follow up with the logistics team in
Nairobi to report on site activities, plan of purchases and/or any other
issues that need to be held from Nairobi.
- Support
in front office functions in close collaboration with the Office
Attendant.
Expected Outcomes
- Efficiency
and standard segregation of duties in the logistics office
- Proper
and efficient usage of the fleet of vehicles
- Proper
adherence to laid down procedures and deadlines
- Effective
filing of logistical documents
Duration and Location of the Volunteership: The Volunteership is for a
period of three months renewable for a further three months subject to
performance.
He/she will
only be receiving a daily meal and transport allowance of Kshs. 700 (subject to
statutory deductions) per working day paid once a month in advance.
Accommodation and/or other costs of upkeep shall be borne by the Volunteer.
The volunteer will be based in Kitale.
Requirements for the Volunteer
- Diploma
in Purchasing and Supplies and/or any other relevant field with practical
experience in a busy logistic office for a period of at least 2years
- At
least 2 years of experience working with an International NGO
- Should
possess organization skills, team player, attention to details and cost
conscious
- Prior
working experience is desirable but not a must
- Good
attitude and interpersonal skills
- Should
be available for duration of not less than three months
The Volunteer is to comply with the Staff regulations for HI
Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia Kenya Programme
Application Process
Application Process
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by email to :- recruit05@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 31st March, 2016, 5:00 pm.
The email
subject line should be marked: “Application for Logistics Volunteer
position-Kitale”
Kindly note that applications will be processed as they are received.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
