Feed the Children Commodity Unit Coordinator Job in Kenya

Responsibilities
Review and harmonize distribution plans with the logistics officers to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of commodities to schools and other distribution sites
Compile monthly reports for submission to donors / partners and FTC Head Quarters
Prepare food requirement projections for all programs i.e. School feeding, supplementary feeding etc
Follow- up on clearance at the port of Mombasa and eventual delivery to warehouses and distribution sites
Ensure that adequate internal control systems are in place at all levels to ensure data integrity for commodity reports
Review invoices from suppliers and transporters for authenticity and accuracy prior to approval of payments.
Coordination of FTC delivery vehicles during commodity dispatches and ensure effective use of the same
Control and regular checking of the commodities tracking system from point of origin to destination counting all commodities and comparing to waybills
Maintain monthly inventory control and conduct monthly physical stock inventories to ensure control of losses
Ensure that all loss, damage or misuse is appropriately reported to donors and partners
Review commodity dispatch authorization for all commodity dispatch from the warehouse by logistics officers and warehouse supervisors.
Review and upgrade commodity management policies, systems and procedures
Provide on the job training for warehouse staff and field monitors
Liaison with WFP and other partners on matters pertaining to movement of commodities.
Supervision
Logistics officers
Warehouse supervisors
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Three years experience in Commodity Management, Logistics and warehouse management. (with at least two years in NGO related organization.)
Working knowledge of Computers, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Ms Excel, Ms Access and Ms Word)
Ability to represent FTC in meetings with partners.
Ability to work as a team player and to relate with other staff effectively.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
If you meet the above requirements, submit an up to date CV with three referees and a cover letter to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 14th December,2010

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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