Field Logistician NGO Kenyan Jobs

Position : Field Logistician
Responsible to: Field Coordinator – North Eastern
Location: Garissa
Closing date : 31stDecember , 2010

THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and development. A
strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration
into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and
rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

THE POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator (FC) and the technical link with
the Programme Logistics Manager (PLM), the Field Logistician is responsible for
planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting on all logistics
activities in HI Garissa. S/he supervises the drivers, office support staff and casuals.
The Field Logistician ensures that the logistic framework defined by Logistics
Manuals and the specific rules to the programme are applied, with the perpetual aim
of fulfilling the organization’s mission with optimum utilization of available resources.

He/she is responsible for
1. Management of the procurement chain
2. Manage the Office Store and the Refugee Centre store by;
• Ensuring a Proper storage environment for goods in respect to their nature and purpose by
minimizing pilferage, deterioration or destruction of HI property or projects goods
3. Contributing to the Administrative management by;
• Organizing for hotel bookings for all staff visiting the location as well as organizing Vehicle
movements between Nairobi and Garissa.
• Assigning and delegating duties to drivers, office support staff and casuals.
• Renewing permits admissible by the local Authorities.
• Setting up the necessary security systems on the premises (locks, surveillance,)
4. Managing Contracts by;
• Formulating all service contracts and ensuring that they conform to HI Guidelines and
subsequent donor requirement.
• Formulating Civil works contracts and ensuring they conform to Construction Norms and HI
specifications (especially in respect to accessibility)
5. Managing the vehicle Fleet
6. Managing the equipment
• Being responsible to all HI equipment, its allocation and utilization in Garissa Office.
7. Management of security
8. Line Management of the teams in your area of activity
9. Contributing to Financial management

Qualifications and skills required
• Degree in supply chain/logistics/procurement management
• Candidates with a Diploma in supply chain/logistics/procurement management with a
minimum of 5 years experience may be considered
• Proficiency in Ms Office.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle management.
• At least three years experience with Humanitarian organization operation.
• Good in English language both written and spoken.
• Must possess a valid driving license with at least 3 yrs experience.
• In depth knowledge of equipment management

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 and their current contacts) by email to the
Programme Human Resources Officer : recruit02@handicap-international.or.ke
so as to reach on or before 31st December, 2010 5.00pm. The email subject line should be
marked: “Application for Field Logistician position”

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later
stage. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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