Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Organization Background.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka, Kiryandongo and West Nile.

Job Overview

The Supply Chain officer holds the primary responsibility of carrying out various supply chain monitoring and coordination functions including warehousing, Asset management, procurement, logistics/ transport, and maintenance reporting any incidents that may arise immediately to the Field Coordinator.

Specific Responsibilities:

Transport

Work with the Field Coordinator and Program Managers to design a suitably staffed and equipped transport function to support the IRC’s vehicle operations and policies.
Implement and direct IRC standard Vehicle policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety and security issues.

Advise the Program Coordinators, and field coordinator on vehicle requirements and issues.