Convoy Officer

Position Title: Convoy Officer

Location: Kathmandu (frequent travel to Kavrepalanchowk and Sindhupalchowk district)

Length of contract: 3 months (with possibility of extension with availability of Funding)

Responsible to: Procurement and Logistic Coordinator

Background: Mission East, founded in Denmark in 1991, is an international humanitarian organisation, working in Eastern Europe and Asia. The organisation’s activities in Nepal presently focus on building the inclusion and resilience for the most marginalised and vulnerable groups living in Karnali and Earthquake Affected population. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks And Responsibilities 

• Collate transportation request of materials to different field location.
• Vehicle scheduling and planning.
• Ensure all drivers are properly briefed on the procedures and requirements of transportation.
• Ensure all rented vehicles have minimum documents for the field deployment 
• Ensure the proper documentation for the materials transportation and handover at field. 
• Lead and manage the fleet drivers for safe storage and movement. 
• Organize other alternative means of transportation (such as porters) as per need.

NECESSARY COMPETENCIES

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor degree in administration, business or logistics management. Masters will be preferred.

Work Experience:

• At least one year of relevant work experience in I/NGO. Experience in motor vehicle transport operations management will be given high preference. 

Necessary Competencies

• Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• An excellent record keeper who keeps information up to date.
• Ability to manage and organize people for transport.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Willingness and able to travel to remote areas for project support. 

Applications (in English) with updated CV, cover letter and indication of at least two references should be sent to: MErecruitmentNepal@gmail.com or PO Box 8975, EPC 2328, Kathmandu, Nepal by 5pm on Wednesday 8th July 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.