Jobs at:
Save the Children
Vacancy title:
Logistics Manager
Deadline of this Job:
31st December 2012
Job details:
Duty Station; Kampala
Job Purpose:
The Logistics Manager is responsible and accountable for effective delivery of all
logistics services for Save the Children, develop long term logistics strategies to
support programmes and provide strategic leadership to the Officers and Staff of
the Logistics, Procurement, fleet, Warehouse / Asset Management and
construction.
He/she is responsible for ensuring effective coordination of service delivery and
implementation of the sections activities.
The persons is also responsible for increasing the professional capacity of the
section by providing constant on the job training and providing technical
assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.
Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Professional Qualifications in Fleet/ Logistics
and Security Management is of added advantage.
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar position in a reputable
organization.
• Good practical experience in logistics emergency response preparation and
management
• Basic knowledge of project management
• A management style which emphasizes support, strategic thinking general
guidance and delegation of authority.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Interpersonal skills, customer care skills, contributing to synergies and effective
liaison between senior management, the unit staff and program staff.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian
responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international
environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing,
negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
Job application procedure
Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should
have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources &
Administration,
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira Road
P.O. Box 12018, Kampala
Or on email:
uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Important to note:
• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are
submitted online.
• The closing date for receiving applications is 31st December 2012. Candidates
are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and
female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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