LOGISTICS OFFICER- NAIROBI
Department: Programs
Area: Logistics
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Direct Supervisor: School Director and Supply Chain Manager
Contract: Fixed Term (Renewable)
Status: Full Time
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Starting Date: Immediate
Job Description
Still I Rise is an international NGO with a humanitarian mission to provide protection and quality education to refugee and underprivileged youth. Our flagship institution is our International School in Mathare, Nairobi. Here, we are passionately engaged in one of the world’s most ambitious, unique and exciting educational projects: to offer the very highest quality of schooling experience to some of the most disadvantaged children in East Africa.
We are now seeking an open-minded, thoughtful and creative Supply Chain Manager
Main Responsibilities
Responsibility for the smooth running of all school operations relating to logistics, including but not limited to procurement, contracts, maintenance, renovation, asset and transportation;
coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of and adherence to logistic and security procedures and providing logistical support to the food program and all sanitation aspects.
Responsibility for all the renovations and maintenance of the school, including requesting quotations, negotiating, and implementing contracts related to renovation work, plumbing, structural and mechanical repairs.
Ensuring all insurance policies, safety plans and protocols are compliant with national and internal rules and regulations
Asset management: carry on regular inventory activities; tracking and reporting of movement of all items; schedule regular maintenance; record disposal and donation.
Overseeing all aspects relating to school transportation including upkeep, all safety aspects, routine maintenance and management of driver personnel
Assisting the Deputy Principal to bi-annually review, update and create modified risk assessments and security plans with the support of the Programs Director
Procurement, purchasing and management of all goods and supplies including school equipment and materials in accordance with Still I Rise internal procedures
Carry on scheduled market assessment
Carry on comparative bid analysis and set up of contracts and framework agreements with suppliers
Managing all expenses including rental fees, utilities and related expenses of the school plus all associated buildings rented by Still I Rise, in accordance with Still I Rise internal procedures
Participating in monthly finance and progress report meetings with senior management
Leading training workshops, including first aid and emergency protocol walk-throughs during onboarding of new team members and also running workshops, in these specific areas, for the entire team on an ongoing basis,
Coordinating and supervising auxiliary staff including personnel such as drivers, cleaners, security and kitchen staff
Organizing periodic distributions to the students such as hygiene, food etc on a needed basis
Essential Skills:
Degree in Purchasing and supplies or its equivalent
Fluent knowledge of the English language- written and oral
Minimum age of 23 years
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment
Passion, drive and dedication to our cause
Experience in accounting and financial management and planning.
High level of accountability over work.
Provision of creative solutions and ways of seeing
Ability to advise and mentor team members
Competent in negotiation and problem solving
Experience in team management.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and spoken
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive and Slack.
Experience working in a non-profit environment
Full Drivers license
Desirable Skills:
Previous experience in project coordination, administration or working in the humanitarian field
Experience in the education sector
Experience working with a refugee population
Experience working with teenagers
Fluency in Swahili and English
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hrnairobi@stillirisengo.org using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
hrnairobi@stillirisengo.org
