Vacancy Title: Logistics Assistant / Driver

Type: FULL TIME Industry: Nonprofit and NGO Category: Transportation & Logistics

Organization: Johanniter Unfall-Hilfe

Deadline: Friday, May 10, 2024 Duty Station: Kampala, East Africa, Uganda

Summary: Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Organization Description: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German non-governmental organization dedicated to excellence in first aid, ambulance service, social service programs, and other medical and social field projects. Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, with its Federal Headquarters (HQ) based in Berlin, Germany. Our Global Strategy 2027 focuses on disaster response and preparedness, health and livelihoods, with climate change and gender equality as crosscutting issues. We prioritize accountability, inclusivity, and safeguarding in our work.

Background: Johanniter Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Uganda Mission is a German NGO that opened an office in Kampala in 2017 to enhance its Uganda program and strengthen cooperation with local partners. Projects are spread across various districts, implementing both humanitarian and transitional development interventions.

Responsibilities: Logistics and Procurement (60%):

• Support with all stages of procurement
• Maintain procurement and logistics documents
• Ensure quality of received goods
• Conduct regular physical inventory checks
• Manage contract trackers
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies

Driving and Vehicle Management (40%):

• Drive designated organization vehicle safely
• Maintain vehicle logbook and records
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and cleanliness
• Report incidents promptly
• Responsible for all equipment stored in the vehicle

Other:

• Perform tasks assigned by the Logistics & Procurement Officer

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a busy logistics department of an INGO
• Valid Uganda driver’s license with clean driving record
• Minimum of 6 years of driving experience
• Training in Defensive Driving
• Knowledge of road rules and mechanical or vehicle maintenance
• Good computer skills
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 60% of the time

Skills:

• Ability to remain productive under pressure
• Collaborative teamwork skills
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Attention to detail and timeliness
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and any local language(s)

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration in line with Johanniter Uganda Salary Structure
• Benefits including 13th-month salary, social security, and insurance package
• Flexible working hours

Work Hours: 8 hours/day

Education Level: Diploma

Application Procedure: If interested, please submit your application via email to hr.uganda@thejohanniter.org, including:

• Concise and up-to-date CV
• Cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria
• Reference contacts of three former line managers or HR Responsible
• Certificates of service for each former position
• Certificate of Good Conduct from DCI (within the past 12 months)
• Indicate “Logistics Assistant and Driver” in the subject line of your email

Deadline for Applications: May 10, 2024

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