Logistics Officer Job at HIAS… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at HIAS.
Description:
HIAS is the global Jewish nonprofit organization that protects refugees-including women and children, and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities-whose lives are in danger for being who they are.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, oversee and coordinate logistics operations to ensure smooth accomplishment of HIAS Kenya programs/projects.
- Schedule and route vehicles and drivers to ensure that HIAS staff transport needs are facilitated to enable them to carry out their various assignments
- Manage transport arrangements for international staff and visitors coming to HIAS Kenya when called upon
- Participate and support in the development and design of logistics support policies and processes for effective operations
- Provide technical and procedural advice in a broad range of logistics areas
- Develop and maintain partnerships and network with external organizations
- Ensure logistics requirements take age, gender and diversity needs into consideration
- Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
- Facilitate timely servicing of all vehicles and ensure that all repairs carried out meet required standards to minimize accidents and breakdowns.
- Facilitate renewal of road insurance for HIAS vehicles
- Monitor HIAS vehicle movements and transport utilization as per required standards.
- Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring reports, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage as required.
- Prepare analysis reports to ensure that fuel drawn on all vehicles is put to good use.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business management with a major in Logistics.
- 2 years of experience in Logistics and Transport coordination.
- Experience in working with a humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
- Computer literate and with excellent knowledge in computer packages.
- Must possess a valid BCE driving license and have a valid PSV license.
- Must have good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels.
- Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations.
Application Deadline: 7th December 2021.
