Transport and Logistics Assistant
Reports To: Transport and Logistics Officer
Department: Finance and Administration
Job Summary; The Transport and Logistics Assistant will be responsible for assisting in coordinating transportation activities, maintenance schedules and ensuring the efficiency and safety of transportation means used.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
·Assist in developing driver and transport safety programs
·Assist in developing the dispatch and trucking plans
·Assist in coordinating transport of staff and goods to support efficient service delivery
·Assist in ensuring safe custody of vehicles and motorcycles
·Assists in implementing and enforcing safety and compliance measures in transportation and logistics activities
·Assist in planning and execution of efficient and cost effective transportation routes
·Assist in resolution of transportation issues such as delays and damages in a timely manner
·Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.
·Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Transport and Logistics Officer.
Qualifications / Education
·Minimum of a bachelors degree with honours in Transport & Logistics, Mechanical engineering and any other related field
·Knowledge in fleet management and maintenance will be an added advantage
Experience and Skills
·Previous experience in transportation and logistics will be an added advantage
·Must be proficient in IT and computer use.
·Professional understanding of technical operations and functions
·High moral character and integrity, Ability to work under pressure and deadlines, Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer, Ability to travel long distances, Flexibility to work night shift and weekends, Problem solver, Accuracy, Team player, Good organizational skills, Cost awareness, Fast thinker and decisive
Apply at: https://recruitment.nira.go.ug/jobs/detail/transport-and-logistics-assistant-7
