Internews is seeking a Logistics Officer/Driver for an anticipated USAID-funded media project in Uganda. The Logistics Officer/Driver work closely to ensure the efficient management of movements across all Internet activities throughout the country. The Logistics Officer/Driver shall be responsible for the Internews vehicle fleet in its entirety in Kampala and to support field teams where necessary. The position requires a sound knowledge of vehicle mechanics, good management skills especially in forward planning, and excellent communication skills.

Support all international and local procurement of goods and services for Internews Uganda across the projects in Uganda and ensure compliance with Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) rules and regulations.
Provide technical guidance to staff in the field and Kampala office regarding procurement-related policies; as needed, update procedures and deliver training.
Work with the project department team on procurement needs, providing technical support and advice on specifications, cost implications, and logistics for safe delivery both internationally and nationally and ensuring requisitions are raised to ensure timely delivery of goods to project field locations.
Lead the work of procurement staff and ensure the timely preparation of procurement plans for Internews.
Implement appropriate monitoring and control of procurement processes including organizational RFQs, receipt of quotations, and bids evaluation. Negotiate procurement supplies to maximize cost in full compliance with Internews rules and regulations.
Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure that the project and account code is determined prior to final order and delivery of equipment and materials.
Maintain a tracker of all suppliers’ contract information, updating as needed and managing regular invoice reconciliation with vendors to ensure that payments are made in a timely manner.
Maintain records of service agreements and renewal dates and communicate with supervisor regarding renewals, if applicable.
Verify and document that all vendors (including consultants, subcontractors, and vendors) are not on the excluded parties list and take necessary action to document verifications
Ensure all Internews and USAID procurement policies, and regulations are followed.
Plan and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of requested supplies and materials; update program Project Managers and Logistics team of the status of Particular Procurements to avoid issues related to the timely delivery of goods.
Support Internews Subgrants Partners Procurement process.
Collaborate with other international organizational procurement lead teams to ensure always there is close coordination and share other procurement related challenges and best practices to address them.
Maintain documentation of all local partners and HQ contracts.
Provide support to other team members if they are scheduled for leave to ensure all program activities are running smoothly.
Assist in vetting processes for all Internews contractors, consultants and vendors in compliance with donor requirements.