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Position Title:Base Assistant
Duty Station: Adjumani Uganda
Organization:Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Industry Type : NGOs
Application Deadline:Friday 10th April 2015 at 5:30pm
Organizational Profile:
Action against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian NGO. For over
thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition,
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira,
Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gulu,
Kaabong, Napak, Moroto, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts. The base assistants
provide logistical support and follow up in ACF operational areas as per
Country strategy.
Job Description :
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Provide all required logistics support ensuring strict compliance to ACF’s
kit log and its implementation in district of operations for proper audit
filing and control.
-Apply relevant ACF procedures and policies for the supply chain, car
fleets (including motorcycle and bicycle), and stocks through the technical
guidance of the Logistics Coordinator.
-Assist the sub office where necessary with small local procurements based
on authorized PRs as requested by the budget holders and ensure correct ACF
procedures are followed in procurement chain cycle.
-Respect ACF physical stock management requirements (organization,
cleaning, ventilation). -Conduct monthly inventory of stock and ensure that
stock cards are created and kept accurately updated.
-Supervision of proper maintenance and cleanliness of the stores and
compound.
-Prepare all cargo and shipping documents (Delivery Note, etc).
-Ensure safe preparation and loading of cargo onto transportation vehicles.
-Responsible for petty cash management at the sub office by ensuring the
respect of ACF financial procedures related to cash management;
-Prepare financial documents in their order and ensure payments are as per
budget lines.
-Prepare the cash forecast for the sub base respecting deadlines.
-Supervise the housekeeper and the guards.
-Make hotel reservations for any visiting guests where necessary.
-Ensure that the environment in the sub office is healthy for the safety of
the staffs
Educational Requirements:
-Diploma in Logistics, Administration
and any other related qualification
Work Experience:
-One year relevant experience.
-Possession a valid driving/riding
permit.
-Proficiency in English.
-Professional computer skills; MS Word, Excel and internet.
-Experience in Accounting and Cash Handling.
Working Languages:
Fluent in English and Madi local
language of Adjumani
Other Desirable skills:
-Autonomous and able to take
initiative.
-Able to set own deadlines and meet them.
-Good communication, teamwork spirit, transport skill
-Possession of a valid riding permit -Good spoken & written English
-Knowledge of the local language
-Added advantage good knowledge of Luo or Madi
-Experience in report writing;
-Ability to communicate and perform within an international and multicultural
team.
Mode of application:
CV, cover letter and academic transcripts with three referees should be
sent to Recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning Base Assistant –
Adjumani or Kiryandongo in the Subject line not later than Friday 10th April 2015
at 5:30pm.
Application package should not be more than 3 MBs.
Contact Information
Human Resource Department -
Telephone : 0312 262 974
Address : Plot 4303,Kansanga.
