Logistics Assistant Job in Kenya

Norwegian

Refugee Council 

Logistics

Assistant –

Mandera (Kenyan Nationals Only) – Kenya

Ref. No: 

3129519116
 

The

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian

organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more

dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. 

NRC

advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within

the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and

water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent

employees involved in projects across four continents. 

In

addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters – NORCAP, with

650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
 

All

NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core

values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. 

These

attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
 

• Adhere
  
  to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines


• Assist
  
  with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to
  
  plan of action


• Prepare
  
  and develop status reports as required by management


• Ensure
  
  proper filing of documents


• Promote
  
  and share ideas for improvement of the support function


• Maintain
  
  records of all incoming and outgoing materials


• Supervise
  
  packing, loading and unloading of all materials


• Ensure
  
  availability of storage space and maintain orderliness and cleanliness of
  
  the warehouse at all times


• Ensure
  
  safety and security of materials while immediately report losses, damages
  
  or discrepancies


• Prepare
  
  periodic stock reports and assist in carrying out periodic inventory
  
  audits


• Ensures
  
  flow and continuity of materials and supplies to ensure effective
  
  operation and beneficiary Support.


• Enters
  
  accurately and in concise manner all data relating to the items which are
  
  in the store – this involves the use of stock cards, good received notes,
  
  waybills, stock request forms


• To
  
  provide assistance in any spot checks carried out by management, in
  
  providing data so that verification can be carried out as per logistics
  
  handbook



• Ensure
  
  adherence to NRC Assets and Inventory management (registration, control
  
  and tracking) system is exercised and assist / support on its
  
  implementation.


• Adherence
  
  to the Procurement SOPs and Logistics Handbook


• Update
  
  vendor list


• Distribute/organize
  
  transport of material and equipment according to procedures


• Prepare
  
  documents as required by line manager.


• Ensure
  
  store is kept clean and tidy.


• Ensure
  
  physical stock count is done at the end of every month.


• Ensure
  
  stock cards and ledger books are duly filled and updated.


• Any
  
  other assignment as may be required by the Logistics Officer or
  
  Coordinator


• Conduct
  
  regular assets / inventory items’ tracking checks while ensuring that the
  
  tracking system is effective


• Ensure
  
  there is proper communication between NRC departments related to assets
  
  & inventory items’ movements; asset & inventory items transfers
  
  and changes are well monitored and documented and proper control of all
  
  equipment at all times is in effect.


• Working
  
  with the all staff, ensure that a detailed inventory of all IT equipment
  
  is properly established, maintained, and updated for Gaziantep and Cross
  
  Border Operations

• Experience
  
  from working as a Warehouse Clerk/Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery
  
  context


• Previous
  
  experience from working in complex and volatile contexts


• Documented
  
  results related to the position’s responsibilities


• Diploma
  
  in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or business administration

Education

Field: Logistics

Education Level: Academy

college / University

Personal Qualities

• Excellent
  
  computer skills especially including MS Excel spreadsheets and records


• Ability
  
  and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and
  
  to work well with suppliers and staff.


• Demonstration
  
  of flexibility


• Clear
  
  written and oral communications


• Fluency
  
  in English language

Language: English

We Offer

Contract duration: Up to

December 2016 with possibility of extension.
 

Salary

/ benefits: According

to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct

and working hours for NRC Kenya.

How to Apply

Deadline

for application: 08/07/2016