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STOCK HOLDING & LOGISTICS MANAGER |
ChildFund Zambia |
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Posted 2018-10-10 04:19:11
CHILDFUND ZAMBIA is seeking a
Stock Holding and Logistics Manager to work on an expected 5 years, DFID-funded
Nutrition Project in Zambia. The Scaling Up Nutrition Program is a
cross-ministry and multi-donor program to reduce stunting in Zambia through
implementation of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) 1,000 Most
Critical Days Program. The first phase, referred to as SUN 1.0. was funded by
several donor organizations and significant lessons were learned regarding
coordination and implementation. The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ)
and cooperating partners are currently embarking on the next phase, SUN 2.0.,
managed by DfID and funded by several cooperating partners will enhance the
management and implementation of the Pooled Fund by providing high-level
technical assistance including support for planning, implementation and
monitoring at the district and sub district levels.
ChildFund in partnership with SNV
will be managing the SUN II Fund. This role is responsible for efficient,
transparent and effective management and administration of the Multi-Donor
Pooled Fund, including program procurement, direct payments and grant
disbursements. The SUN Fund Manager will act as the Secretariat for the SUN
Fund Steering Committee. The core business of the SUN Fund is grant
funding,
through which UN, NGOs, National
Line Ministries, Provincial line Ministry representatives, District line
Ministry representatives and Ward structures will receive grants to finance the
implementation of high impact interventions in the selected districts.
ChildFund will be implementing
two interventions of the SUN Fund II Pool Management which include Priority
Health Impact Intervention 3 and Priority Health Impact Intervention 4,
including the Procurement and distribution of Nutrition Supplements and other
Materials to 9 Provinces including for 5 years. The Activity will include
that Provincial level and District level institutions capacity is built and
that the medical supplies are procured in the required quantities and reach the
medical outlets as required.
The Stock Holding and Logistics
Manger will oversee the storage and distribution Function and provide guidance
on storage, handling and distribution of various nutritional supplements in
accordance with the Zambian regulatory standards, including:
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Remaining alert and responsive to
any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will
enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child
safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent
with the Child Safeguarding Policy
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Being responsible for all
storage, handling and distribution of nutrition commodities, supplies and
equipment, ensuring compliance in accordance with local laws.
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Devise consignment tracking and
expediting tools
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Recommending changes in local
procedures, where necessary.
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Defining Economic Order
Quantities and Re Order Levels.
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Ensuring updated stock register
and consignment tracking by keeping good record of all stock movements in the
project.
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Maintaining inventory of all
assets, equipment and other project utilities/commodities in a register and log
book.
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Responding adequately and timely
to audit queries.
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Sending Monthly stock and
replenishment status reports with all concerned internally.
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Verifying all receipt documents
for completeness, reasonableness and compliance with stock management policies
and procedures.
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Coordinating with Country Office
in execution and adherence to policies and procedures.
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Ensuring that receipts and issues
are recorded and properly accounted for
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Ensuring that all project
deliveries are compliant with procedures.
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Performing any other duties as
assigned by Management.
Experience/Qualifications
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Graduate Diploma (level 6) CIPS
or Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply. Master’s Degree (added
advantage) in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management accredited by
CIPS/ZIPS.
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8-10 years’ experience in local
and international procurement of goods and services in donor financed projects
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Must be familiar with Donors procurement
policies and procedure
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Must be familiar with USAID
procurement regulations
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Good writing and analytical
skills
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Ability to work independently and
under pressure
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Computer proficiency in general
office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Medical qualification or back
ground (added advantage).
Interested applicants are advised to email their
application letters and CVs only clearly stating the position being applied for
as the subject to the following address; zambiaoffice@childfund.org and csakala@childfund.org not
later than 5:00 pm Friday 12th October,
2018.