Logistic Officer Job in Kenya - ChildFund

ChildFund Kenya, a non profitable organization whose mandate is to improve the well-being of children and to enhance opportunities for the development of their potential has partnered with World Food Program – KCO and GOK to facilitate implementation of FFA project in Turkana Central and Loima Districts.

ChildFund is now seeking to engage a competent professional to undertake the roles of Logistic Officer

Key Job Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Logistics Officer will work alongside the Area Finance Officer – Turkana Program Area to provide leadership on logistical issues of the project.
• S/he will prepare and submit consolidated Food Distribution plans and other related reports to the National Office.
• Draw plans for dispatches and distribution of FFA food
• Facilitate the field teams in planning and management of motor-vehicles, servicing, fuel, etc
• Coordinate with field team on status of dispatches and any pipeline/ transportation technicalities
• Work closely with WFP and the other lead Agencies on the coordination and accounting for food at the EDP and Distribution levels
• Coordinate engagement of transporters and their payments.
• S/he will represent ChildFund Kenya in stakeholders’ fora.
• Prepare monthly CP report for submission to WFP
• Preparation of monthly e-notes and FFA project budget
• Processing and coordinating suppliers payments
• Facilitating disbursement and liquidations of staff field allowances
• Promote voice of children and youth in implementation of the projects by upholding child protection policy
• Contribute to the project monitoring of performance indicators and regular reporting systems by preparing data analysis, summary sheets and reports in accordance to program needs.
• Coordinating and supervising methodologies of data collection and verification through the use of computer applications like word processing, spread sheet analysis, access programs among other utilities.
• Preparing TORs for technical staff engagement
• Preparing TORs for technical staff engagement
• Resolve Conflicts and / disagreements as they arise during project implementation and inform ChildFund Kenya National office, WFP, the DSG and Arid Lands on issues of interferences in WFP/ GOK supported programs
• Perform other duties as required, including direct responsibility for administrative/ procurement requirements for the FFA project
• Liaises with the Area finance officer and Grant Accountant to ensure the project finances arerequested and accounted for in time with Child Fund Kenya policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Degree, preferably Bachelor of Commerce/ BBA and/ or related relevant academic qualifications.
• At least five (5) years experience in Accounting and Logistical set-up with a reputable projects with INGO
• Knowledge and experience on emergency relief operations will be preferred.
• Proven organizational, analytical, negotiating, communication (oral and written) and training skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge and skills on data management and reporting
• Must be computer proficient

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their motivation letters stating expected salary accompanied by a detailed CV with (3) three names and contacts of referees to hr@kenya.childfund.org not later than 23rd September 2011.

ChildFund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer, both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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