Uganda: Supply Chain Officer - Ugandan National

Organisation Description:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1933. The IRC works in 28 countries providing relief, protection and resettlement assistance to refugees and displaced population. IRC was registered in Uganda in mid 1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Kitgum, Karamoja and in Kiyrandongo.

Scope

The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for maintaining IRC stores, receiving and dispatching goods, supporting IT operation and managing all paperwork/ records related to the tracking of IRC inventory.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing a comprehensive strategy of Supply Chain management in the Kitgum office;
• Ensure that staff are in compliance with Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise Head Driver/Mechanic in Kitgum field office and ensure timely performance evaluations are done;
• Liaises with the Supply Chain department in Kampala for any technical support, policies, and guidelines;
• Track budgets and usage on Kitgum Supply Chain grants and advises management accordingly;
• Supervise the establishment and maintenance of an efficient storage and inventory system;
• Ensure proper tracking of all IRC assets and produce monthly reports;
• Set up a proper chain follow-up; order, purchase, delivery and storage control, vehicle use, fuel tracking etc including updating of list of potential vendors;
• Supervise the establishment and management of purchasing/procurement system in accordance with IRC standard policies and procedures.
• Ensure daily security clearances are done before vehicles move to the field and ensure regular updates on security matrix on security situations in the field.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement and logistics, computer Science/information Technology. Training in stores/warehouse management,

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position with a busy organization.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of generic store management systems and forms
• Physically mobile, able to lift 30kg without strain.
• Competent in spoken and written English
• Competent in computer use and maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Follow http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=13110 to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female and Ugandan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available, position open to Ugandan Nationals only.