VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 
Kenya
Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in
Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and
self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
The Society is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:
Position Title: Regional Logistics Officer (3 Positions)
Reporting to: Assistant Secretary General
Job Location: Coast, Upper Eastern and West Kenya
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Overall Purpose
Responsible
to the Assistant Secretary General for developing strategic plan and
budget for responsive distribution and transportation system to ensure
timely delivery of materials, goods and supplies to the Region and
Branches according to order specifications aimed at supporting programme
implementation.
Other
responsibilities include effective maintenance and repair of the
Society’s fleet of motor vehicles and related machinery within the
Region to ensure optimum utilization of motor vehicles. Also
responsible for investigating motor-vehicle accidents, providing
estimates for repair and maintenance costs as well as following up with
garages and insurance companies to ensure the availability of high
quality motor-vehicle transport fleet.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop
and implement the strategic plan and budget for the acquisition, repair
and maintenance of the Society’s fleet of motor-vehicles and related
equipment in order to ensure efficiency and economy of operations.
Design, develop, implement and evaluate transport fleet management policy on fleet utilisation, maintenance and repair to provide transportation of supplies including continuous improvement of safety and service quality
Develop and implement adequate logistics preparedness through contingency planning and continuous review of logistic operations
Coordinate
the implementation of a computerised transport fleet management
information system aimed at maintaining motor-vehicle inventory as well
as monitoring, tracking and controlling operating costs.
Coordinate
loading of materials, goods and supplies from the headquarter
warehousing and storage for distribution according to order
specifications
Coordinate
deployment of motor-vehicle drivers to provide efficient and safe
transportation as well as obtain optimum use of transport resources.
Initiate
investigations into causes of accidents in conjunction with traffic
police, examine and inspect motor-vehicles to identify extent of damage,
evaluate and estimate repair costs and recommending appropriate action
Coordinate
the repair and maintenance of motor-vehicles in authorised garages
against approved requisitions. Also follow up to ensure that
motor-vehicles are repaired to the highest standards of quality and
within budget limitations
Develop, coordinate and implement the registration, insurance and licensing of motor vehicle transport systems
Participate
in the performance evaluation exercise by monitoring and evaluating the
performance of individual Drivers against defined targets and
objectives.
Assess
training needs as well as implement on-the-job training programmes
aimed at equipping Drivers with the necessary knowledge and skills to
drive motor-vehicles safely and to undertake routine maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications plus membership to a relevant professionally body in Transport Fleet Management
Over three (3) years experience in logistics and transport management
Key Competencies
Principles, methods and techniques of optimizing transportation, distribution, maintenance and repair of motor vehicle fleet
Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance, repairs and replacement.
Knowledge of a computerized Fleet Management Information System.
Considerable
knowledge of safety practices and the mechanics of diesel and gas
engine as well as sources for obtaining parts and supplies required
Proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and computerised procurement and stores software packages
Applications must contain:
Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
NAIROBI
So as to reach him not later than Monday, 4th June 2012.
