Procurement & Logistics Officer

VSF - Belgium¡s a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management

Position Title: Procurement & Logistics Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Availability: Immediately

Role

Responsible, for the systematic execution of procedures for timely and cost effective purchasing and distribution of all goods and services required for VSF Belgium projects, having regard to organizations procurement policy, donor regulations and generally accepted ethical policies and legal requirements.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for smooth movement of cargo/staff between Kampala and field stations/offices.
• Responsible for smooth and constant communication flow between Kampala and field stations on daily basis.
• Over see flight bookings and travel management, movement of PAX/cargo
• In charge of stores and ensure correct inventory reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide logistical support to the VSF- B projects operating in Uganda.
• Responsible for local procurement and liaise with the Regional office for international procurement and receipt of supplies.
• Responsible for monitoring vehicle movement and maintenance.
• Adhere to VSF-B policies and procedures on procurement, ordering and receipt of supplies
• Responsible for the management and control of assets in the Kampala office.
• Responsible for knowledge management within VSF Belgium.

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

• University Degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Economics or Business administration
• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Purchasing and supplies management from the Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or its equivalent.

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in purchasing, logistics or supply chain management
• Experience in a busy procurement and logistics office
• Knowledge and working experience with inventory and stores management, customs procedures, clearing and forwarding
• Working experience with an NGO or private sector will be an added advantage,

Skills

• Competency in use of Microsoft applications especially Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Accuracy
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadline
• Ability to work independently
• Driving license holder (Category B)

Attitudes

• Team Player
• Flexibility
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Respect when dealing with others
• Presentable, outgoing with a pleasant character
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-Belgium
• Display of intercultural sensitivity.

Please send your application (reference “Procurement & Logistics Officer- Kampala”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 14th March 2012

This vacancy is open to Ugandan male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.