NGO Jobs in Kenya - AAH-I

Background: Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an international not-for-profit humanitarian and development agency with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and Country Programmes in South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, and Zambia. 

AAH-I has a long experience of partnering with UNHCR in delivering humanitarian assistance in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia and Somalia. 

Action Africa Help International has been awarded a contract by UNHCR Kakuma to implement logistics and warehouse interventions for the refugee camp. 
Vacancy: Logistics Officer - Kakuma

Duties & Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Logistics Officer will head the logistics team in operational matters relating to fleet management and general office administration while maintaining stipulated standards. 

The role will work in close collaboration with the Workshop Officer and Warehouse Officer to ensure that operations are running efficiently. 

S/he will enforce the adherence of safety regulations and follow up on security occurrences with the Security Manager. 

The role will also act as the security focal person for Kakuma.

Qualifications
  • Degree in Business Administration / Logistics Management or comparable training.
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in logistics preferably with an INGO. 
Skills and Competencies
  • Experience in Logistics management
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector- an added advantage.
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org

Job Opening: Human Resource Officer - Kakuma

Duties & Responsibilities

 
The Human Resource Officer will provide technical expertise on various human resources functions including HR policies and procedures, compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, performance management, recruiting, and training by ensuring that HR operations & systems are effectively reviewed, implemented & monitored in line with AAH-I policies and standards.  

Qualifications
  • University degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 3 years professional experience preferably in a similar organisation.
Skills and Competencies
  • Sound knowledge of Kenya Labour laws
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office packages & any HR management system
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org

Job Opening: FMS / WMS Operator - Kakuma

Duties & Responsibilities

 
Reporting to the Warehouse Officer, the FMS/WMS (Warehouse Management System/Fleet Management System) Operator will be responsible for managing both Systems and ensuring that all information registered in the system is reliable and viable. 

S/he will ensure the accuracy of data input/comparison with GRN-GIV Waybills and invoices from suppliers. 

The role works closely with the Warehouse staff. 

Qualifications
  • Diploma in Data management or equivalent. Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 3 years professional experience as data Encoder (WMS/FMS Operator) or comparable role. 
Skills and Competencies
  • Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, internet and computer applications)
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org


Vacancy: Workshop Officer - Kakuma

AAH-I is seeking qualified candidates for the above position:

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Workshop Officer will be responsible for the day to day management of the workshop staff and provide technical guidance on vehicle management and repairs. 

S/he will establish and prepare vehicle/diagnosis reports; produce and submit Workshop Monthly Monitoring Reports including relevant analysis and monitor workshop productivity. 

Qualifications
  • Degree in mechanical engineering or its equivalent.
  • Relevant training in administration/asset management.
  • Minimum 5 years work experience in a comparable position preferably with an INGO.
Skills and Competencies
  • Advanced notions in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access, Power point)
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector- an added advantage.
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org

Job Opening: Warehouse Officer - Kakuma

Duties & Responsibilities

 
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Officer will be responsible for managing the Warehouse Staff and facilities and ensuring that safety is always observed and warehouse well secured.  

S/he will check and inspect all goods received for quality and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and ensure proper recording. 

The role is responsible for managing the stores paper and preparing stock reports on a weekly and monthly basis. 
 
Qualifications
  • University degree in Logistics/Warehouse Management/Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in warehouse management or comparable role. 
Skills and Competencies
  • Experience in Logistics/Warehouse management
  • Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, internet and computer applications)
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector- an added advantage.
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org

Vacancy: Operations Manager - Kakuma

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Country Programme Manager, the Operations Manager will implement and monitor successfully project activities in terms of warehousing, fuel management, transport and workshop (Staffs, Assets, Facilities, Storage and Reporting); Produce monthly monitoring reports to UNHCR and design the operations annual budget in collaboration with the Project staff and Finance. 

S/he will disseminate management systems (FMS, PMS, WNS and TMS) and ensure proper use for maximum output.

The Operations Manager will represent AAH Kenya in the logistics meeting organized by UNHCR with implementing partners.

Qualifications
  • Degree in Business Administration / Logistics Management or equivalent. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 10 years work experience, 5 of which will be in a comparable position.
Skills and Competencies
  • Strong leadership and team building skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector- an added advantage.
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
  • Working experience in similar UNHCR project is preferable.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org

Job Opening: Workshop PMS Operator - Kakuma

Duties & Responsibilities

 
Reporting to the Workshop Officer, the Workshop Parts Management System (PMS) Operator will be responsible for workshop data processing/ data treatment. 

S/he will ensure that PMS asset list is in conformity with the official asset list and submit workshop management reports as required. 

The role is responsible for guarantying the quality / feasibility of all information registered into the Workshop Management System. 

Qualifications
  • Diploma in Data management or equivalent. Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 3 years professional experience as Data Encoder (PMS Operator) or comparable role. 
Skills and Competencies
  • Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, internet and computer applications)
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Attention to detail.
  • Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.
The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website:www.actionafricahelp.org

Application Instructions
 
Interested candidates should email application letter and CV (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 31st August, 2016.

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Candidates currently based in Kakuma are encouraged to apply. 

AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

AAH-I does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.