Job Summary:
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the management of the logistics and transport functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Logistics, Procurement and Transport
Lead in building the technical and organizational capacity of Concern and partners in developing and implementing logistics, procurement and transport policies, procedures and systems.
Lead Concern’s procurement, transport and stores functions to ensure that they effectively and efficiently support Concern’s operations
Develop new and review existing policies and procedures that are in place to ensure that they meet the needs of the programmes and dissemination to all staff
Logistics budget preparation, analysis and administration and monitoring of expenditures
Ensure proper management of all Concern’s assets through an efficient and effective inventory, storage and disposal system.
Oversee customs clearance of goods
Preparing of official correspondence and reports
Oversee the documentation of the entire logistics function
Monitoring for compliance with Concern’s policies, guidelines and procedures
Support to Field Offices and Senior Management
Disseminate relevant information to field offices and management
Monitor policy implementation and compliance to legislation
Advise/mentor line managers on best practices
Advise senior management and line managers on change management practices that impact on the logistics function
Representation and Compliance
Represent Concern in meetings, serve on committees and tasks forces that are logistics related
Monitor and report on any changes to government legislation affecting Concern
Research on logistics issues, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations for action
Responding to Emergencies
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).
Job Specification:
Masters degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and Advanced Diploma in CIPS with at least five (5) years’ experience in an NGO or
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and an advanced diploma in CIPS and at least seven (7) years’ experience in the NGO Sector
Three (3) years’ experience in the NGO Sector is a must.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, leadership and negotiation skills
Confidentiality, integrity and ability to handle sensitive situations
Proficient in the use of computer applications
Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and cover letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the title of the email as ‘Senior Manager – Logistics and Transport’. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 10th August 2017.Each application must include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.Candidates who had applied earlier need not reapply.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Apply via :

nairobi.hr@concern.net