Admin & Logistics Assistant, Uganda Job at War Child Canada - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:Admin & Logistics Assistant, Uganda
Jobs at:
War Child Canada
Deadline of this Job:
October 31, 2017 by 5:00pm
Duty Station:
Uganda
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Job details:
INTRODUCTION:
War Child Canada is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), with the vision of “a world where no child knows war". War Child Canada works with war affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunities and justice with cross cutting themes of child protection and gender. War Child Canada also takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
War Child Canada has been working in Uganda since 2005 and currently implements legal protection and education programs for refugees and host communities in Adjumai, Arua, Moyo and Yumbe districts in West Nile region, and is also staring new projects in Nakivaie and Lamwo refugee settlements in Isingiro districts.
The War Child Canada Legal Aid clinic is a one stop-stop shop with a broad range of legal aid services to refugees and vulnerable people within host communities, identified through a means and merits test. Some of the services offered include; legal representation, alternative dispute resolution, and legal awareness.
Background
War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto.
War Child Canada works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to" 5 education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act.
When war itself ends, the consequences endure. A lack of employment opportunities, the absence of effective economic or social structures, an under-educated population and a culture of impunity around rights violations combine to create conditions that make a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle 0.‘ violence can be broken.
War Child Canada currently works in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jordan, Uganda and Iraq. In Uganda, War Child Canada is operational in West Nile region, Insingiro, and Kamwange districts.
Position Title: ADMIN & LOGISTICS ASSISTANT, UGANDA
Duty Station and Travel: Kampala, Uganda, with regular
field travel
Contract: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Reports to: Logistics and Security Manager
Position summary
Reporting to the Logistics and Security Manager, the purpose of the position of Logistics Assistant is to assist in the provision of adequate and timely logistical and security support to ensure the effective implementation of War Child Canada country programs and operations in Uganda. These include procurement processes; undertaking inventory checks and maintaining up to date recording of all WCC Uganda fixed assets; warehousing and stock movement; vehicle and motorbikes fleet management; and security and emergency management
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
- A diploma or certificate in logistics, procurement, supply chain or related field.
- A minimum of 2-year experience working a similar position. '
- Experience or good understanding of logistics support services, including transport, procurement and stock control.
- Good coordination skills — methodize and self-organized with the ability to respond quickly to support requests.
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, outlook, internet).
- Good written and spoken English language, including report writing.
- Lobbying and Advocacy Skills.
- Strong team work with the ability to interact proactively and collaboratively with WCC program and support teams at all levels of the organization.
- Willingness to work in remote area and undertake frequent travel, at times in short notice and spend time away from base and home.
- Commitment to War Child's vision, mission and principles.
- Experience working at a global organization, such as a charity is an asset.
- Experience of developing and using information systems and running a range of logistics reports.
- Proven appreciation of human rights and understanding of gender issues including SGBV
- Affinity with War Child Canada's mandate.
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible.
- Stress-resilient to be able to oops with deadlines and complex problems.
Salary and benefits
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with WCC Uganda national staff salary scale and Human Resources (HR) regulations.
Application process
interested applicants are invited to submit hard copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager
War Child Canada (WCC)
Block 244, Plot 1006, Muyenga
Kampala
War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canada‘s Child Protection Policy, including appropriate reference and security checks.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please. Locals are encouraged to apply For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca.
Deadline: October 31, 2017 by 5:00pm
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