With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

• Endures performance management of direct reports

• Promotes positive and collaborative working relationships in line with WVE’s Code of Conduct

• Identifies staff capacity gaps and facilitates capacity building plan particularly for drivers/mechanics to give updates on road safety and traffic police guidelines

• Establishes regular team meeting to accept and consider inputs, complaints and feedbacks to  provide improved  support service

• Ensure transportation, maintenance and other services are provided timely basis

• Supervise and controls all activities related to transportation and insurance of vehicles

• Overseas travel plans and dispatching of vehicles according to priorities and team needs

• Regularly checks and ensures all vehicles are in good condition

• Monitors and authorizes requisition for fuel, oil, lubricants and other necessary supplies required to facilitate and carry out transport operation

• Submit monthly fleet and material reports to the SPIR II Finance Director

• Closely work with WVE Safety and Security persons and regular update of safety and security situation for drivers and travelers

• Coordinates and integrates staff travel requests to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency

• Works with Zonal managers, Woreda Coordinators, Supply Chain Coordinator and Food Assistance Manager to facilitate office and or warehouse contractual arrangement ensuring SPIR operations comply with legal procedures

• Provide technical guidance to Woreda teams and SPIR Implementing Partners (CARE and ORDA) on vehicle management, maintenance, insurance and disposal procedures

• Ensures annual inventories are made and documented as per the existing WVE procedures

• Coordinates with WVE fleet and Support Service Division to ensure vehicles and other resources are managed in accordance with WVE policies and fleet management manual

• Support smooth operations of procurement functions during annual operational plan development of SPIR II

• Ensure strong relationship is maintained with Budget Holders Annual Procurement Plan Preparation and procurements are executed as planned.

• Oversee that procurements of SPIR II are handled in compliance with WVE policies and Donor rules and regulations.

•  Support staff capacity building on WVE and donor procurement rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Ensure proper management of outsourced services such as security guards, canteen operations, cleaning services, and supports programs and field offices related to facilities and other activities as required.

• Oversees facility maintenances & management, travel services coordination, fleet operations, utilities and security guard services at SPIR II coordination and field offices.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• 4-6 years’ experience in similar roles

• Experience in International NGOs 

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

MA or BA Degree in Business Administration, Management and related fields.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Proven experiences managing and leading procurement & supply chain functions in a demanding environment

• Experiences in managing and leading office operations, fleet, logistics and safety & security functions

• Strong organizational and team working skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• E experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

• Knowledge of road safety and traffic regulations is advantageous  

• Ability to effectively work in a team

How to Apply

Register using the following link CLICK HERE