Description

FH Association Formally Food for the Hungry is hiring an Admin and Supply Chain Manager responsible for overseeing supply chain from a management perspective to ensure required supplies of commodities, facilities and service needs for program activities are mobilized efficiently and in a timely manner. He/she will liaise closely with the Program Director, Regional Program Managers and Area Program Managers to Field to ensure smooth implementation of new program Model and system practice in the field in adherence to the laid down policies and procedures.

Reporting: Country Director

Contract Type: Full-Time National Staff (Open for Uganda nationals only).

Recruitment Code: ASCM -426

Location: FH Uganda (Kampala Support Office)

Why we are different…

Talent. Faith. Thrive.

When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

Experience

The Admin and Supply Chain Manager should have a minimum 5-7 years project procurement and logistics management experience within an INGO environment is required. Thorough knowledge of donor requirements (DFID, USAID) contractual, procurement and reporting requirements required.

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field is preferred

CIPS certification highly desirable

Job Level Specifications

• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving capacity, with demonstrated ability for considerable analysis and sound judgment to find solutions in a complex environment with shifting and competing priorities.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants.
• Advanced Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, power point, and electronic mail).
• Vibrant personal relationship with Christ and studies, understands and applies FH Foundational Principles and Vision and Mission
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience in people management with skills and knowledge on coaching, mentoring and delivering training to teams
• Experience working in an environment in which the security and political situation is volatile in a role which involved security management.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Maintains an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH values and principles

What you’ll do…

As the Admin and Supply Chain Manager your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):

Development, implementation and oversight of supply chain systems and practices (30%)

Team Management and Staff Development (20%)

Planning and Management (20%)

Security (15%)

Overseeing Fleet management, Inventories and Stores (15%)

What you’ll get…

Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.

WOW us!

If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:

Why do you want to work for FH Association?

Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

• Development, implementation and oversight of supply chain systems and practices (30%)
• Team Management and Staff Development (20%)
• Planning and Management (20%)
• Security (15%)
• Overseeing Fleet management, Inventories and Stores (15%)

• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Assess priorities and manage multiple activities with attention to detail
• Meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving capacity
• Considerable analysis and sound judgment
• Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, stakeholders, clients and consultants
• Advanced Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, power point, and electronic mail)
• Vibrant personal relationship with Christ and studies, understands and applies FH Foundational Principles and Vision and Mission
• Strategic thinker
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience in people management
• Skills and knowledge on coaching, mentoring and delivering training to teams
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs
• Good written and spoken English
• Maintains an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH values and principles

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field is preferred
• CIPS certification highly desirable