NGO Jobs – Business Services Supervisor at Compassion International

Organisation: Compassion
International
Reports to: Ministry
Services Manager
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About Compassion:
Compassion International is an evangelical Christian Child Development
NGO that for over sixty years has existed as an advocate for children, to
release them from poverty and enable them to become responsible and mature Christian
adults.
Job Summary:  The Business Services will oversee the day-to-day
purchasing, facilities and fleet operations to ensure effective management of
physical resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Under self supervision, the job holder
    will be an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and
    are not able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed
    about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children
    who are in need
  • Manages the purchasing and service
    contracts. Selects and manages ongoing relationships with external
    suppliers (for example: cleaning, maintenance contractors, equipment and
    furniture vendors, landscaping and others) to ensure the organization
    receives satisfactory standards of service. Conducts regular cost
    comparisons and open bidding on services and supplies.
  • Manages country office vehicle fleet and
    ensure their regular maintenance. Coordinates scheduling and availability
    of vehicles
  • Supervises facility utilization and
    maintenance. Works toward optimal utilization of office space and
    compliance with Compassion global facility guidelines as appropriate.
  • Ensures healthy and clean facility.
    Responsible to provide security measures to create/ maintain a safe and
    secure office environment. Oversees security personnel and contracts.
  • Supervise a team of support staff to
    ensure a safe, secure, healthy and clean working environment. 
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The job holder should possess a degree in
    Business Management/ Administration or comparable work experience.
  • Past Supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in facilities
    management including basic maintenance knowledge of generators, vehicles
    and physical buildings.
  • Mature Christian, based on evangelical
    Christian values; a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and above
    reproach in integrity and honesty
  • Strong organization and coordination
    skills.
  • Customer service mentality.
  • The applicant should possess a valid
    driver’s license.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Compassion International should
send a cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer if applicable,
detailed curriculum vitae, three professional references, reference letter from
your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents / testimonials
to: The Sr. Human Resources Specialist, Compassion International, P.O. Box 8936
Kampala – Uganda.
NB: Please indicate the
position applied for on the right hand corner of the envelope. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews .
Deadline: 17th July
2013 by 5:00pm

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