Job Title: Logistics Assistant
Reporting to: People and Operations Manager (POM)
Job Purpose: To proactively support the POM in providing comprehensive administration and logistical support to the VSO Zambia Programme Office, and where necessary to provide driving services.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include Coordination of stock controls, undertaking local logistical duties requiring expertise such as immigration, bank operations, collection of procurement proforma invoices, ensuring timely servicing and repair of vehicles and equipment. S/he will monitor vehicle safety and usage, coordinating fleet movements in response to daily, country-wide and specific VSO events’ logistical needs. The person will also be responsible for making travel arrangements for staff, volunteers and program visitors, coordinating flights and ensuring that appropriate accommodation is booked on time.
The Essential requirements for this post are:
- A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics management or related field
- Basic knowledge of Vehicle maintenance, Stores management and Donor procurement procedures
- Good knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience of working in a sensitive multi-cultural organisation
- Good written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Clean Valid Driving Licence
- Good interpersonal skills
How to apply:
Qualifying interested candidates wishing to apply for any of these roles should visit: http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities for job descriptions and further details. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. Applications close on Friday 17th July 2015. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews, at which time full supporting documentation will be required.
Although VSO is an equal opportunity employer, women are encouraged to apply. VSO values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
