Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

The Role:

Oxfam has been working in South Sudan since 1983. Our Programmatic Strategy concentrates on saving lives, Resilient Livelihoods, Advancing Gender Justice and Good Governance and Active Citizenship through a full spectrum platform that includes humanitarian response, recovery and resilience, long term development and policy and advocacy. Oxfam currently operates via seven area field offices in South Sudan. (It also works in partnership with several national organisations and community groups.

Oxfam {affiliate/} is looking for <job title> {intro to role, brief summary of key responsibilities and accountabilities}>

What we are looking for: Oxam South Sudan is looking for qualified South Sudanese for the role of Logistics Assistant to be based in Lankien.

  Skills and Responsibility 

    Carry out all the planned procurement activities 

    To ensure the efficient servicing and maintenance of Oxfam vehicles and generators at base

    Support logistics officer to maintain and control assets and equipment

    Work closely with program to design and execute distributions

    Prepare monthly logistics reports related to your assignments 

    Carry out routine checks and preventive maintenance to all Oxfam’s vehicles and mechanical equipment.

    From time to time will be expected to carry our vehicle driving responsibility in line with the drivers responsibilities, refer to drivers job profile

    Technically supervise and train the drivers to improve their overall technical knowledge and skill, working along side them when necessary.

    Diagnose vehicle and equipment faults and carry out necessary repairs.

    Plan work schedules that give time for repairs in liaison with Programme and logistics officers – priority should be given especially in an area of potential insecurity.

    Provide prompt technical reporting on accidents to the Logistics Officer for the immediate consultation with Programme Manager.
    Establish and maintain a spare parts store.

    Control the order of spare parts and consumables for the fleet of vehicles to ensure a minimum three monthly stock for fast moving parts.

    Supervise procurement as required and monitor the Supplies requests specific to Vehicles

    Supervise and monitor the arrival of relevant goods and stock in the project area.

    Supervise a complete monthly stock check, matching stocks against stock cards, and the production of a monthly stock report.

    Provide monthly written reports reflecting details of the following:

1. 
      Movement and stock levels of spare parts, consumables, tool.  
2.  All maintenance and repair activities..    
3. Spare parts and tools / equipment required.

Educational background & professional qualification

    Diploma in Logistics and procurement  and  Motor Vehicle Mechanics or other similar training

WORK EXPERIENCE
    At least three years work experience in vehicle maintenance
    Exposure to logistics, particularly stock keeping, dispatch and communications will be desirable
    Knowledge of generator operation, servicing and repair and wider plant engineering.
    Experience of running a workshop
    Tenacious and innovative

Technical competencies
    Strong organization skills and ability to plan effectively
    Experience of supervising and training mechanics.
    High standard of vehicle maintenance skills with proven past experience.
    Ability to pay attention to detail
    Ability to organize and prioritize work

We offer:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as <insert any relevant flexible working options such as part-time, job share, hybrid, etc.>

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.