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WFP Malawi is seeking qualified and dynamic candidate for the position of Logistics Assistant Fleet as per details below .

Education :

• Completion of secondary school education, supplemented by vocational training programme in Logistic, Supply chain and transport operations at Bachelor’s Degree level ;
• Driver’s license/certification to operate vehicles a following local rules and regulations.

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer (Blantyre Sub Office) and overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, in compliance/accordance with WFP’s Administrative /Stores, Financial, Transport, and Personnel policies and procedures

• Perform daily data analysis in FMS to ensure fleet data is up to dated  ;
• Closely work with the logistics officer /Fleet staff and enhance effective utilization of the trucks as per the allocation and dispatch plan ;
• Effective fuel management as per established SOP. Ensure that all trucks are fueled on time and that fuel consumption figures are constantly monitored and maintained within parameters set and report any irregularities to immediate supervisor ;
• Constantly track and monitor in transit trucks through GPS tracking system, phone calls, and report any irregularities and deviations to Logistics officer for action ;
• Coordinate and Support on the allocation and dispatch plan and properly follow up and control ;
• Properly monitor all Vehicle administrative documents (Vehicle Log books, Fuel Vouchers and Way Bills…) accurately and correctly and in turn, hand them over to Data Entry Clerk on a timely basis ;
• Produce and submit weekly and monthly utilization report to Logistics officer ;
• Provision of guidance and training on the planning and reporting systems to all fleet staff ;
• Ensure that all the necessary permissions / documentation is promptly obtained from logistics operations to operate the fleet efficiently ;
• Organize Convoy’s and Route Planning along with Logistics officer when/ if required ;
• Liaise with Logistics operations as well as Logistics officer to obtain Weekly / Monthly Transport Plans to ascertain projected tonnages and measure these against actual tonnages moved ;
• Ensure that trucks are well maintained and road worthy all the time ;
• Effective cost management through analysis of all purchases using petty cash ;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Logistics Officer.

• Progressive work experience in managing a fleet of not less than fifteen vehicles ;
• Good interpersonal communication and people management skills.

• Willingness to follow new developments in the field ;
• Ability to work with fleet system ;
• Ability to multi-task and meet job requirements ;
• Ability to handle large volume of work timely and accurately ;
• Ability to work in a team.

WFP is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, and do not attach certificates will be disregarded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Deadline for submitting application is 10 July 2019