Feed the Children Commodity Unit Coordinator Job in Kenya

Review and harmonize distribution plans with the logistics officers to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of commodities to schools and other distribution sitesCompile monthly reports for submission to donors / partners and FTC Head QuartersPrepare food requirement projections for all programs i.e. School feeding, supplementary feeding etcFollow- up on clearance at the port of Mombasa and eventual delivery to warehouses and distribution sitesEnsure that adequate internal control systems are in place at all levels to ensure data integrity for commodity reportsReview invoices from suppliers and transporters for authenticity and accuracy prior to approval of payments.Coordination of FTC delivery vehicles during commodity dispatches and ensure effective use of the sameControl and regular checking of the commodities tracking system from point of origin to destination counting all commodities and comparing to waybillsMaintain monthly inventory control and conduct monthly physical stock inventories to ensure control of lossesEnsure that all loss, damage or misuse is appropriately reported to donors and partnersReview commodity dispatch authorization for all commodity dispatch from the warehouse by logistics officers and warehouse supervisors.Review and upgrade commodity management policies, systems and proceduresProvide on the job training for warehouse staff and field monitorsLiaison with WFP and other partners on matters pertaining to movement of commodities.Logistics officersWarehouse supervisorsBachelor’s degree in a relevant field.Three years experience in Commodity Management, Logistics and warehouse management. (with at least two years in NGO related organization.)Working knowledge of Computers, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Ms Excel, Ms Access and Ms Word)Ability to represent FTC in meetings with partners.Ability to work as a team player and to relate with other staff effectively.Good communication and interpersonal skills.If you meet the above requirements, submit an up to date CV with three referees and a cover letter to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 14th December,2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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