Programme Logistics Manager

Responsible to:- Finance and Administration Coordinator

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 9th September 2011

The Organization

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

The Position

The Programme Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the overall running and application of logistic procedures in the program by addressing consistently daily constraints and propose adequate changes.

He/she will be responsible for :

1. Coordination of the Logistics functions within the Programme

• Developing and harmonizing tools and procedures for procurement, vehicle fleet management, assets management, communication equipment and stationery-consumables…

2. Support and Empowerment of Logistics Team by:

• Undertaking technical assessment: Conduct periodical field visits to assess staff capacity and needs in regard to the tasks and responsibilities assigned to a position. Take part in field assessments with the project/site/department managers for opening up or starting new projects.

3. Monitoring and reporting

• Collecting, compiling and analysing the field logistics reports (vehicles, inventories, progress, security…) and give recommendation in support of or improvement where there is need.

4. Ensuring Security Management

• Under the delegated authority of the Field Programme Director, carrying out an analysis of the security context and conditions and update the security plan for Kenya programme.
  
• Provide security briefs to new-comers and visitors

5. Managing National Contractors and Suppliers

Qualifications and skills required

Education and experience

• Bachelor Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management with at least 5 years experience in logistics sector or Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies / logistics/CIPS with at least 7 years experience in logistic sector.
• Previous experience in NGO an added advantage
• At least 2 years managerial experience preferred

Attributes

• Rigorous
• Responsible
• Goal Oriented
• Organized
• Capacity to work under high pressure

Skills required

• Analytical skills
• Decision making skills
• Written communication skills
• Organizational skills

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit01@handicapinternational.or.ke.

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Programme Logistics Manager position”

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills 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