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• Support the field team in procuring,
  storing and distributing goods and services and maintain stock levels
• Ensure that all vehicles in the
  operational areas are in good condition and all stores records are well
  maintained
• Preserve and maintain necessary
  documentation for audit and logistics use
• Identify and manage risks within the
  supply chain at field level and communicate them to the management
• Participate in the tendering process
  including preparation of tender documents relating to construction
  materials and equipment
• Prepare procurement plans in conjunction
  with relevant sectors.
• Ensure that procurement status reports
  are up to date at all times and are shared appropriately
• Ensure that all records including
  inventory lists of URCS items and equipment are updated and easily
  available to authorized users
• Ensure that the periodic inventory
  reports are prepared as required internally by URCS and/or by donors.
• Ensure the functionality of URCS fleet
  of vehicles and equipment to support program implementation
• Ensure proper vehicle and other
  equipment utilization, maintenance, fuel consumption and monitoring and
  controls systems as per URCS policies and procedures
• Provide timely, accurate stock and
  inventory reports for Management information and donor reporting purposes
• Provide timely advice and technical
  support on logistics issues to other functions within the field
• Support, train and develop the capacity
  of staff as required, on logistics procedures.
• Work closely with user departments in
  contract management, in accordance with URCS Supply Chain Policy ; and
  arrange vendor invoices for submission to Finance Department for payment
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly reports
  and other reports for management in accordance with URCS Supply Chain
  Policy
• Maintain Contract register and maintain
  safe keeping of records for the Logistics operational activities.
• Closely coordinate with respective URCS
  operations or project managers.

• The ideal candidate for the Uganda Red
  Cross Society (URCS) Logistics Officer job opportunity should preferably
  hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain
  Management from a reputable Institution;
• Post graduate qualification in
  Procurement, Logistics , Supply Chain or CIPS  is an added advantage.
• Three years of working experience in
  Managing Procurement, Logistics or supply Chain activities at Officer
  Level;
• Good understanding of Navision accounting
  System;
• Previous experience from working in
  complex and volatile contexts.
• Excellent inter personal and
  communication skills
• High level of Trust and integrity
• Good team leader
• Organised and a good planner with
  excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Significant understanding of complex
  emergencies
• Understanding of various donors
  requirements
• Excellent working skills with Microsoft
  Office and a database package.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

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