Field Logistics Officer job in Rwanda

Concern Worldwide Rwanda is seeking to recruit an experienced Field Logistics Officer. This position is based in Huye District.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide logistical support to field projects in Southern Province.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fleet Management:

• Co-ordinate with the programme managers and ensure effective transport plans to ensure that the transport requirements of the programme are being met.
• Manage all transport requirements including fuel, maintenance, servicing and ensuring that all vehicles are fully equipped with tool kits, First Aid kits, and other relevant equipment
• Supervise all drivers/riders and make regular inspections of vehicles, bikes and log sheets.
• Monitor and evaluate drivers' performance, fuel consumption and vehicle and bikes maintenance and repairs.
• Manage fuel System, including the weekly and monthly transport analysis of the cost and efficiency

2. Procurement and Stores Management:

• Manage the requisition, coordination and follow up of requests with Purchasing Officer
• Support all projects within the southern province by managing the logistics requests and local procurement.
• Facilitate the purchase and collection of fuel from fuel station.
• Supervise and build the capacity of the store keeper on stock management best practices
• Ensure that all goods are managed in accordance with the Concern stock management manual
• Ensure approval of dispatches from stores and conduct regular physical count of all goods in the stores

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in a business related discipline, or substantial field experience in Logistics and administration
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience as logistician
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to analyze and prioritize needs
• Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of local procurement and standard record keeping and stock management
• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office Excel
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• Proven level of reliability and honesty
• Excellent communication skills (fluent written and spoken English)
• Demonstrable initiative and pro-active problem-solving skills

Note to Applicants

Please complete the application form available in each Concern office or request the form via e-mail address rwandahr@concern.net and send before or by 5:00 pm onThursday 30^th January 2014. Applications will be received in a sealed envelope, which shall be stamped and deposited in the application box. Only successful candidates will be contacted and invited for driving test and interview.

CONCERN IS AN EQUAL GPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.