Job Title: Procurement Officer Organization: Hunger Fighters Uganda Duty Station: Kampala,…
Central District Store Managers at Uganda Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) Project
Position: Central District Store Managers
Location: One of 5 district pairs in North Central Uganda
Reporting to: Logistics Manager (Gulu)
Reporting to: Logistics Manager (Gulu)
Based in one of five district pairs in Northern Uganda, the district store manager acts as the logistics coordinator for the Districts. (The central store manager will be based in Gulu.) The incumbent will support the transfer of skills from the project to staff within the districts to ensure that, over time, there is adequate local capacity to implement logistics support to spray operations with minimal external support.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Maintaining up-to-date inventory records (stock cards, ledgers);
· Issuing goods to Parish stores, in accordance with approved distribution plans;
· Supervising part-time Parish storekeepers, Dispatch Clerks and other temporary workers, as required;
· At completion of each spray round, removal of all goods and equipment from Parish level stores, and receiving at District level;
· Ensuring proper maintenance / repair of spray pumps;
· Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies (e.g., environmental, security);
· Assisting in the identification of candidates for the positions of Parish level storekeeper;
· Conducting training of Parish level storekeepers;
· Conducting ad hoc audits of Parish level stores;
· Training / mentoring of District Officials to incrementally take on all of the above tasks.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
· Completion of Secondary School (minimum), or Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Management or other similar field (desirable);
· At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in Stores Management;
· Excellent writing, computer and organizational skills;
· Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy highly desirable;
· Ability to assess problems and develop solutions;
· Excellent inter-personal communication skills and excellent organization skills;
· Experience that relates to USAID or other donor USAID experience and knowledge of FARs and AIDARs is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Submit your application to Procurement@UgandaIRS.com by Friday, 13 July,2012 with the name of the position indicated in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Be sure to include: (a) an up-to-date CV; (b) a cover letter detailing why you feel you are particularly qualified for the position; and (c) three references. Applications from suitably qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.