Field Logistics Officer

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:   The Field Logistics Officer is responsible for overseeing Mercy Corps’ procurement and logistics operations. Working closely with Program, Administration, Finance and HR, the Field Logistics Officer is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   Has a full understanding of Mercy Corps' procurement and logistics policies and formats.  Daily coordination of Mercy Corps' procurement and logistics activities between country office and project areas Assist Program and operational personnel in regular procurement planning meetings. Assists staff  as needed on creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation; Collects quotations and bids from the market for PR-s as assigned by manager – as per Mercy Corps standards and formats; Coordinate with field program teams on ensuring all field documentation (logsheets, attendance sheets, etc. is transferred back to Country HQ as needed). Interact with contractors, in coordination with the Program & Operations Manager; Prepare the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to MC standards. Preparation of status reports on deliveries for P&L and office Management and recipient of supplies. Assist in the maintenance of thorough procurement files as outlined in the MC procurement policy;  Assists Asset Controller with asset management. Identify assets during the course of procurement and notify the Asset Controller on receipts of assets. General management of agency vehicles in co-operation with the Operations Manager. Ensure that all vehicles are safe and road-worthy. Ensure that all vehicles have proper on-board vehicle documentation. Maintain administrative vehicle files for each vehicle. Continuous tracking of vehicle log-sheets; responsible for monthly compilation and submission of log-sheets. Monthly updating of vehicle allocation and consumable reports. Scheduling and management of drivers. Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs. Responsible for oversight of vehicle rentals including tracking of leases and payments.   The Field Logistics Officer will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corpsand to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned NOTE: Personal vehicle is a must, (with compensation for fuel/ gas).