Latest Jobs in Kenya 2023- Job Vacancies in Kenya - EjobsinKenya

View latest jobs in Kenya 2023. Today Recent job vacancies, banking, graduate, oil and gas jobs in Kenya, Aviation Jobs and careers. E- Jobs in Kenya is No 1 Latest Jobs in Kenya website for Job vacancies in Kenya. Get Jobs in Kenya 2023 Today.

Sep 28, 2017

Kenya: SENIOR MANAGER - LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT

Organization: Concern Worldwide

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 15 Oct 2017


Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.


Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:


Job Title: Senior Manager – Logistics & Transport


Reports to: Country Director – Kenya


Direct Reports:


Senior Officers – Logistics


Job Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field


Contract Details:


Open Ended Contract


Three Months’ Probation


Monthly Starting Salary – Kes 283,143


Group Medical Cover (1 Principal and 2 Dependants)


Group Life Insurance Cover


Group Personal Accident Cover


Pension


Paid Annual Leave


Job Summary:


Provide strategic and technical leadership in the management of the logistics and transport functions.


Duties & Responsibilities:


Logistics, Procurement and Transport


· Lead in building the technical and organizational capacity of Concern and partners in developing and implementing logistics, procurement and transport policies, procedures and systems.


· Lead Concern’s procurement, transport and stores functions to ensure that they effectively and efficiently support Concern’s operations


· Develop new and review existing policies and procedures that are in place to ensure that they meet the needs of the programmes and dissemination to all staff


· Logistics budget preparation, analysis and administration and monitoring of expenditures


· Ensure proper management of all Concern’s assets through an efficient and effective inventory, storage and disposal system.


· Oversee customs clearance of goods


· Preparing of official correspondence and reports


· Oversee the documentation of the entire logistics function


· Monitoring for compliance with Concern’s policies, guidelines and procedures


Support to Field Offices and Senior Management


· Disseminate relevant information to field offices and management


· Monitor policy implementation and compliance to legislation


· Advise/mentor line managers on best practices


· Advise senior management and line managers on change management practices that impact on the logistics function


Representation and Compliance


· Represent Concern in meetings, serve on committees and tasks forces that are logistics related


· Monitor and report on any changes to government legislation affecting Concern


· Research on logistics issues, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations for action


Responding to Emergencies


· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary


· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies


Programme Participant Protection Policy


· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.


· To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.


· To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).


Job Specification:


· Masters degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and Advanced Diploma in CIPS with at least five (5) years’ experience in an NGO or


· Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and an advanced diploma in CIPS and at least seven (7) years’ experience in the NGO Sector


· Three (3) years’ experience in the NGO Sector is a must.


· Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, leadership and negotiation skills


· Confidentiality, integrity and ability to handle sensitive situations


· Proficient in the use of computer applications


Disclaimer Clause:


This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.



How to apply:


Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and cover letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the title of the email as ‘Senior Manager – Logistics and Transport’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15th October 2017. Each application must include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application. Candidates who had applied earlier need not reapply.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.


Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.


Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.


Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal


‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.


Follow Concern online: www.concern.net


CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT



No comments:

Post a Comment