Senior Travel and Logistics Assistant job at Church World Service | Apply Now

• Four (4) years of paid relevant work experience is required.

• Administrative experience is preferred.

• Knowledge in Amadeus booking tool is preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated written and verbal English skills.

• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills.

• Demonstrated interpersonal relations

• Demonstrated ability to manage heavy workload

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or four (4) years working experience required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Abilities:

• Maintain the integrity of confidential financial and personnel information; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.

• Deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, applicants and members of the general public.

• Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP;

• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.

• Carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision; take initiative.

• Maintain strict confidentiality with RSC Africa administrative and operational information; manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.

• Work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation; effectively manage RSC Africa’s resources.

• Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Government Operational Refugee Processing Program in Africa.

Important Requirements:

• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccination is a requirement for all successful candidates

• The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa

• This position is based in Kyaka, Uganda.

• This position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.

• This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program

• Background check which includes references and an educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment for external applicants.

• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.

• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying heavy loads.

• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.

• The US Embassy rates Uganda as both HIGH in crime and HIGH in terrorism. Incumbents should fully understand the insecurities present within Uganda and the region.

• This is a fulltime position.

• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.