ARC - Assistant Logician Job in Mogadishu

Assistant Logician

Responsible To : Logistics and Procurement Manager
Works With : All sectors
Location : Mogadishu
Issued date : 18 June, 2012
Deadline for application : 22 June, 2012

Primary Purpose of The Position

• ARC International is looking for a dynamic and results oriented professional to fill in the position of Assistant Logician.
• Under the direct supervision of the Logistics and Procurement Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall assistance of ARC’s logistics and procurement department in Somalia country office.
• The Somalia country program of the American Refugee Committee (ARC) is actively responding to current drought and famine crisis in Somalia from an operation base in Mogadishu. 
• ARC is working closely with national and local authorities and with a number of Mogadishu-based international and national organizations to galvanize concerted and coordinated lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the people in need.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Logistics Management

• Maintain up-to-date list of major vendors, suppliers and service providers in Somalia/Mogadishu.
• Assist procurement manager in ensuring adequate and timely purchases are made and make sure the quality of the product is as per purchase order
• Maintain efficient inventory system and coding of all items and proper filing and recording system.
• Ensure the maintenance of ARC offices and other premises.
• Document all Warehouse activities in the most updated and efficient manner.
• Make sure that all the GIK are tracked and distributed to the beneficiary according to ARC form and procedures
• Ensure all reports are produced on time and are consistently of a high quality.
• Assist the administration department in ensuring the smooth running of offices and staff houses; ensuring that adequate supplies, staffing and support systems are in place.
• Assist the procurement manager in ensuring that the ARC procedures for procurement and storage of goods and services are in place and meet ARC requirements.
• Oversee the on-going maintenance and running of ARC premises.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Administration or at least 2 years Admin-Logistics experience with international
• Logistics/Procurement/Transport/fleet management experience; stores management experience
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and computerized payroll systems
• Familiarity with UN and international humanitarian organizations
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Familiarity or experience with SPHERE Standards.
• Ability to work well under unstable security environments, and administrative and programmatic pressures
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
• Fluency in English and Somalia is required

Application letter and copies of relevant academic and technical qualifications should be sent to:
arcrecruitmentsomalia@gmail.com not later than 22nd June, 2012