Vacancy title:
Logistics Coordinator

Jobs at:
Samaritan’s Purse

Deadline of this Job:
5:00pm Sunday 17th June, 2018

Duty Station:
Moroto, Uganda

Job details:

Samaritan’s Purse is an international Christian relief and development organization meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, famine and disease with the aim of sharing God’s love.

VACANCY - Logistics Coordinator , For Moroto Office
Samaritan’s Purse is seeking to hire a mature, qualified and experienced national staff with at least 3 years’ experience with an International NGO or UN agency in a Logistics role. S/he should possess a university degree in International Development, General Management, Business, Transport and Logistics Management or Other relevant field or significant training in logistics and supply chain management. Professional certification in Logistics &Transport and knowledge of Information Technology is an added advantage. Fluency in English, Luo and Mgakaramajong languages is also an added advantage.
The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting all aspects of logistical support to SP Uganda’s Moroto field office. He/she will be required to effectively maintain asset inventories, support ongoing procurement and assist with any base related functions. In addition, he/she is to maintain excellent working relationships with field-level Area Coordinator, Project Managers and country-level senior management.
S/he should have an excellent understanding of and experience in logistics and supply chain management, the geographical area of assignment, and computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. The successful candidate should have ability to pay attention to detail, commitment to excellence, integrity and stewardship of resources.
S/he will be based in the fields’ operation area under the Moroto field office but should be willing to travel extensively and spend some nights in the field. All applicants must agree with and uphold the values and objectives of the organization to be considered for these positions.
The Logistics Coordinator will report directly to the Area Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide support to logistics operations in order to ensure timely deliveries and advice to Moroto field office team.
• Ensure up-to-date and accurate records of all logistics activities.
• Procure goods and services following Samaritan Purse standard practices and provide advice/negotiate contracts required by sub-office for goods and services.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of Samaritan’s Purse assets, both capital and non-expendable assets.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements for vehicle use, including insurance, registration, licensing and taxation. Plan and organize the Moroto Field Office transportation requirements and plan best use of vehicles.
• Represent Samaritan’s Purse to service providers and government entities where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all relevant logistics and procurement activity, enabling tracking and cross-checking of requests.
• Coordinate with programming field staff to determine the types of quantities of operations support, supplies and equipment that will be required immediately and over the long term to meet program objectives.
• Prepare required regular, timely and accurate narrative monthly reports on activity to the Logistics Manager.

Internal Working /External working Relations:

Country Director, Logistics Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Program Staff, entire Samaritan Purse Logistics staff, Vendors, Government Authorities.

Required Essential Abilities and Attitudes

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills: able to liaise with vendors, Kampala Logistics team, and Senior Management team.
• Understands and exemplifies diplomacy and a service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work and support teams and coordinate closely with project personnel in order to achieve targets and outputs.
• Willingness to travel within Uganda as needed.

Job application procedure
Send CV and covering letter by email to HR: Ugandahr@samaritan.org  or hand deliver to Samaritan’s Purse offices, Plot 126 Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi, not later than 5:00pm Sunday 17th June, 2018. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the interviews.