LOGISTICS OFFICER - Nairobi International School of Still I Rise Kenya
Department: Programs
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract: Temporary, Renewable
Status: Full Time
Compensation: Based on experience
Applications recipient: hrindia@stillirisengo.org
Job description Are you an experienced logistician with a passion for education and in search of an international opportunity to get global professional exposure? Join us now!
Still I Rise is an international NGO with a humanitarian mission to provide protection and quality education to refugee and underprivileged youth. We are now opening our latest International School in Mumbai. Here, we will be passionately engaged in one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most ambitious, unique and exciting educational projects: to offer the very highest quality of schooling experience to some of the most disadvantaged children in the area, free of charge. We will provide the curricular and extracurricular opportunities usually only afforded to the wealthy, with high ambitions and a value-driven mindset. We intend that our graduates, who enter as beneficiaries, will leave as empowered leaders with a heart for changing their community and the world for the better. We are now seeking Logistics Officer to join the Team!The selected profile will be responsible for logistics, supply chain and procurement processes at our educational center. The Logistic Officer will be a proactive and energetic person with strong organizational abilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Set up Support
Support the search for a suitable building location for the Emergency and Rehabilitation School, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Program Manager.
Support the Program Manager in managing and supervising the renovation works in the center
Implement the procurement processes for all the needed furniture and items in the center
Identify and analyze potential transportation routes to and from the School for the students
Support the Program Manager in interacting with local stakeholders on behalf of Still I Rise to ensure our program is well received in the hosting community
Operational responsibilities
Manager the procurement processes
Keep track of supplies and purchases and keep an up-to-date inventory
Keep the office tidy and stocked, supporting teachers when supplies are needed
Arrange distribution of backpacks/stationary etc for students
Organize and run NFI distributions
Manage and supervise meal distribution, canteen service and organize special events
Run staff onboarding and training regarding the facility and the safety measures, supervising the performance of Auxiliary colleagues
Pay suppliers, utilities and expenses following the authorization process
Oversee maintenance and upkeep of the School building
Negotiate and engage contractors
Security Management
Support the Program Manager promoting and implementing the health and security guidelines, in order to ensure health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices
Coordinate with the relevant security clusters
Ensure a safe and clean environment for students (i.e. implementing hygiene rules) representatives.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience in logistics, supply chain and procurement
Experience in accounting and financial management
Good communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Good IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive, accounting software and Slack
Fluent knowledge of the English and Arabic language written and oral
Minimum age of 23 years
Completion of CRB/background check
Passion, drive and dedication to Still I Rise mission, vision, and values
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging and changing environment
Determined team player
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience working with vulnerable people
Experience working in a non-profit
University career in logistics and supply chain, economics, engineering, international cooperation
HOW TO APPLY Candidates are invited to submit their application including their CV and cover letter by emailing: hrindia@stillirisengo.org and specifying the subject \xe2\x80\x9cLogistics Officer". Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise. Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Still I Rise values at the highest level. As such, it is key to our Organisation and staff to show a passion for excellence for bringing about positive change in all the communities we strive to serve. Our commitment to diversity is linked to our mission of providing quality education access to vulnerable youth and children in torn apart and remote areas across the world, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our scope. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. We strongly encourage interested candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.
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