FH logistics Manager Job in Kenya

Department: Administration,  Reports To: Country Director, Staff: 20

Contract Length: 3 years

Position Base: Marsabit, with frequent travel

Closing date: 16th February, 2011

This position is a senior role in the organization, reporting to the Country Director.

The Logistics Manager will oversee his/her main functions and staff from Marsabit, but will also be responsible for the position’s functions in other offices across the country including Sololo, Isiolo, Meru and Nairobi.

The Logistics Manager will be responsible to set up and maintain an efficient and effective logistics system for the organization that covers four key result areas described below.

Key Result #1 – Security and Communication

This position will ensure that FH staff are working in a safe environment.

This will include attending district level coordination meetings (DSGs) and national level meetings as well (OCHA) in Nairobi, as well as developing good relationships with police and other security personnel in our areas of operation.

This includes overseeing the guards and their performance who work in each of our field offices (Sololo, Marsabit, Isiolo, and Meru). Will oversee the radio system, ensuring that it is functioning efficiently and effectively.

This means ensuring that the radios themselves are in good condition, that the radio protocols are established and working well.

Key Result #2 – Fleet Management

The Logistics Manager will oversee all FH Kenya staff transportation, including ground and air transportation.

For FH vehicles, the Logistics Manager will ensure that they are appropriately serviced on time and that the fleet is renewed periodically to ensure a young, safe fleet of vehicles. The Logistics Manager oversees the FH garage and its mechanic.

For the rest of the vehicles, the Logistics Manager will oversee relationships with reputable garages in Nairobi to ensure high quality fleet maintenance.

Key Result #3 – Procurement and Distribution

The position is responsible to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to ensure timely procurement and distribution of program and support materials.

This includes ensuring that any systems have safeguards, checks and balances that guard against fraud or corruption.

This position oversees a procurement coordinator in Nairobi and a logistics officer in Marsabit.

Key Result #4 – Asset Management

This person is responsible for ensuring that FH Kenya has an appropriate asset tracking system in place.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Educational level: Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Logistics, Systems or similar field
• Five to ten year’s experience in a similar sized organization
• Proven experience managing logistics systems in infrastructure limited environments
• Direct experience in creating logistics (flow) systems
• Solid understanding of vehicle mechanics, specifically Land Cruisers and Land Rovers
• Experience in conflict areas such as South Sudan or DRC helpful
• Demonstrable experience with HF radio and security protocols
• Experience within the police or military helpful
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Able to manage human resources for optimum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong computer skills

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts by 16th February, 2011 to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P.O BOX 14978 – 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted