The
offices of MSF - Holland in Lokichogio, Kenya would like to invite applications
from individuals wishing to work in the following position:
Position: Logistics Supply Assistant
Position: Logistics Supply Assistant
Start:
May / June 2012
Overall Objectives:
Overall Objectives:
Responsible for assisting and supporting the Supply Logistician in the efficient operation of supply chain in the mission (purchase and order management, stock management, freight management) and for the supply administration of the logistical supply.
Specific Responsibilities:
- To
ensure MSF-Holland supply procedure is applied and observed throughout the
process
- Order
management – to receive, check and process order requests using standard
MSF tools and systems; report project order overview on a monthly basis
- Purchase
management – to prepare a purchase list and order; follow-up of local and
Nairobi Supply Centre purchases; to update the local suppliers list and
undertake review of pricing data and price comparisons; to negotiate and
communicate with suppliers and communicate with local and Nairobi Supply
Centre for status of purchase orders, claims and/or complaints
- Freight
management – to communicate with suppliers regarding status of cargos and
inform storekeepers; communicate with projects to set the priority of
project cargos and organize dispatching cargo to the projects; submit and
follow up on requests for tax exemption and communicate with the customs
clearing agents
- Supply
administration – to assemble, update and maintain accurate data on supply
database and file documents and correspondence, analyse the database of
standard item, provide local prices of items available on the local market
to the field
- Other
tasks and responsibilities may be temporarily included and delegated by
the hierarchical manager depending on needs.
Requirements:
- Demonstrable
supply management experience
- Satisfactory
level of computer skill in MS word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & Windows
base work station
- Good
command of English and relevant local language, both written and
spoken
- Ability
to organize & prioritize workload independently, using initiative when
appropriate
- Honesty
- Attention
to details
- Pro-activeness
- Good
communication and team management skills
- Previous
experience in a similar role with another NGO desirable
How to apply:
Please send CV and motivation letter to: somalia-reception@oca.msf.org
Please send CV and motivation letter to: somalia-reception@oca.msf.org
Deadline: May 15th, 2012
Only candidates selected for a follow up interview and test will be contacted
Only candidates selected for a follow up interview and test will be contacted
