Job Description

Food for the Hungry Logistic Officer Job vacancy in Marsabit, Kenya 2019

Career Employment Logistic Officer Nairobi Kenya April 2019 

Food for the Hungry – Kenya a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Logistic Officer

Location: Marsabit

Reports To: Logistics Manager

Contract Period: One year (renewable)

Application deadline: 5th April 2019

Values, Vision and Purpose: At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

Position in the Organisation: The Logistics Officer reports directly to the Logistics Manager.

Purpose of the Job: To represent the logistics function at the field level, procure materials like project items, office supplies, equipment etc, at the field level and assist in logistic processes and related procedures in Marsabit Sub Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Result # 1 – Purchase and distribution of materials

1. Receive purchase Requisitions from staff, get quotations for items from suppliers based on the expenditure levels and purchase the required items as per set policies.

2. Log all requisition orders in the order tracking sheet and submit to the Logistics Manager as required.

3. Oversee the movement of procured goods to the warehouse in line with set guidelines.

4. Initiates payments for the supplies/materials/ items received and prepares GRN’s to be signed by receiving programs.

5. Maintain a list of all FH approved suppliers within Marsabit

Key Result # 2 – Logistic related duties

1. Coordinate and arrange for warehouse transportation of food or other materials to different destinations from Marsabit.

2. Coordinate receiving of parcels and mail via MAF (flights) to and from Nairobi office and distribute the same to staff appropriately.

3. Maintain an inventory of all FH Office assets and equipment and ensure each is properly labeled both soft copy and at the Inventory book.

4. Maintain an effective fleet data that will generate a monthly fleet report on fuel, repair and maintenance ant etc.

Qualifications

• Vibrant personal relationship with Christ


• Knowledgeable in procurement regulations


• A team player, creative, innovative and a good negotiator.


• Ability to learn new concepts and ideas, adaptable


• Strong working knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or related courses from a recognized training institution.


• Should be a member of CIPS or KISM


• Should have at least two years’ experience in a similar or comparable position.

Language Skills

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Manager

Email address: hr-fhkenya@fh.org

latest 5th April 2019.

NB: Food for the Hungry (FH Kenya) does not solicit any type of payment for job applications or hiring processes.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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