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Project Officer-Logistics at World Vision Kenya

January 22, 2025
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Job Description

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Key Responsibilities:

Commodity and Warehouse management-

Ensure that commodities being received at the CP Warehouse have a delivery note/waybill/truck inspection reports duly signed by an authorized signatory.
Ensure that commodities leaving the CP warehouse have a delivery note/waybill/truck inspection reports duly signed by an authorized signatory.
Ensure that commodities are well stored in the warehouse and well maintained.
Collaborate with the WFP to conduct daily/weekly/monthly physical counts of commodities in the warehouse and confirm that records are tallying with physical stocks.
Organize and coordinate transportation of commodities to WVK FDPs
Ensure approved distribution plan is used to manage commodities dispatches.
Ensure that first in first out (FIFO) practice is followed at all times, except in the case of reconstituted commodities, use Last in First Out (LIFO) practice
Ensure that there is proper accounting of all commodities
Ensure trucks are inspected before loading and commodities are counted when loading.
Monitor commodity quality/quantity control
Coordinate with Project Officer-Food Assistance and Project Officer-HIRO on Logistics and transport routes for proper and coordinated commodities movement to the field.
Ensure that the CP warehouse maintains items and equipment required in the in the warehouse. I.e. fire extinguishers, cleaning supplies, first aid supplies and scales ETC
Documentation and Reporting –

Prepare weekly/monthly reports commodity status reports for submission to the PO-HIRO.
Ensure that all transporters signed transport agreements are received from the Cooperating Partner for filing in good time.
Ensure all relevant documents are maintained properly

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

Two yearsโ€™ experience in warehousing management and inventory control.
Experience in Logistics programming and procurement procedures.
Ability to manage and organize issues related to transport and transporters.

Required Education, Training & Certification.

A Bachelorโ€™s degree in a business related field, purchasing and supplies management or stores/warehouse management.
Experience in Logistics programming and procurement procedures.
Experience working with international organisations, (including NGOs and/or UN) in humanitarian or relief operations (in the region would be an added advantage).

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Have good mathematical and analytical skills
Have good communication and public relation skills.
Computer literate.
Knowledge of and adherence of the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.