Mercy Crops Jobs in Uganda

Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the Ugandan private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. Our works focus on building resilience and enable economic growth, improve opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improved governance and conflict management. We implement programs in the northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations.


Mercy Crops Logistics and Procurement Officer Jobs in Uganda

Responsibilities

Fleet

  • Reads and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Fleet Management procedures.
  • Supports Senior Operations Officer in ensuring all vehicles are in good repair
  • Maintain administrative vehicle files for each vehicle
  • Support the overseeing of fuel consumption purchase and tracking including coordination with gas station(s)
  • Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner.
  • Support Senior Operations Officer in coordinating with drivers.
  • Support the completion and filing of accident reports

    Asset

  • Reads and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Asset Management and Warehouse Manual and all procedures;
  • Supports the implementation of procedures outlined in the Mercy Corps Asset Management and Warehouse Manual for all West Nile field offices
  • Help to ensure that Mercy Corps assets in the field office are in the asset register and ensure the appropriate coding and tags are placed on each item.
  • Help to ensure stock in Yumbe Office is maintained as per Mercy Corps Warehouse Policies and Principles.
  • Help to ensure the electronic database is updated monthly and provide an electronic copy to supervisor; a hard copy is printed, signed and filed in the assets folder;
  • Advise colleagues on guidelines of Mercy Corps asset and equipment use guidelines when directed by the Senior Operations Officer

    Procurement

  • Has a full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats.
  • Handling Procurement filing for both electronic and hard copy documents.
  • Manage minor repairs at residences and office (Plumbing, electrical and general)
  • Help in the enforcement of proper use of procurement ceilings and approval procedures.
  • Assist Program and Operational personnel in regular procurement planning meetings.
  • Support in the gathering of quotations and bids from the market for PRs as per Mercy Corps standards and formats;
  • Interact with contractors, in coordination with program staff and as directed by Senior Operations Officer
  • Help to ensure that the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to MC standards.

    Security

  • Help Senior Operations Officer in drafting regular security reports to Supervisor
    on occurring incidents and any security issues/concerns

    Qualifications

  • A Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or related field
  • Background in humanitarian response activities preferred.
  • 3 years’ experience in Logistics and Administration management preferred.
  • Good writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
  • Good (English) verbal and written communication skills preferred.
  • Computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory.
  • Proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essential

    How to apply:

    Applications: Submit your application through email to: ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org addressed to the Senior HR and Legal Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda. Include a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/ certificates. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday, 06th April, 2018. Subject of email should include the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.

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