Operations Officer

Liberia Nationals Only

Department: Programme Logistics

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Location: Tubmanburg, Bomi County, Liberia

Contract length: Permanent

Our vision

That every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things.

Our mission

To enable people to offer their money, goods, skills, time, or prayer, and through this involvement, provide the most effective help to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest communities.

Our values

Confidence in the innate goodness of people – respect the dignity of every human being and family life – good stewardship of resources entrusted to us.

Job purpose

Reporting to Operations Manager, the Operations Officer will be responsible for a broad range of logistical activities which include: storage management, asset management, facilities management, and other duties as and when required by management.

Key activities

Supplier Performance Management

• Work with the outsourcing team during delivery in to received and compile of distribution report.

Food and non-food items delivery and retrieval management

• Liaise with the delivery team to retrieve damaged from schools
• Work closely with the delivery team to transfer food from one school to another. • Update tracker on a monthly basic
• Work with the delivery for the delivery of non-food items and the retrieval damaged non-food items.

Asset Management

• Responsible to update all MML assets by recording receipts, issuances, and disposals by working closely with OM and POL.
• Maintain an updated asset register of all non-capitalized equipment owned by Mary’s Meals • Conduct routine confirmations of all items listed on the asset register and resolve any discrepancies that may arise

Facilities Management

• Planning with the team and supervising building maintenance and repair activities • Supervising building systems and equipment, such as wash rom lighting
• Ensuring compliance with building maintenance guide
• Ensures facilities are clean and maintained
• Oversee building and grounds maintenance
• Manages custodial functions (e.g. gardeners, cleaners, etc.)
• Inspect completed work by vendors/contractors
• Recommend maintenance, mechanical, and/or electrical repairs.

Storage Management

• Conduct routine or unannounced stock takes in Mary’s Meals store in coordination with the Operations Manager and Programmes department
• Any other reasonable task as requested by management.

How to apply for this role

To apply, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) with details of three professional references (emails and cell numbers), a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and a valid up to-date Police Clearance of good conduct (Liberian nationals) to Jobs.Liberia@marysmeals.org

Closing date: 17th November 2024, at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to for interview.

Your covering letter should make a compelling case for why you feel motivated to work for Mary’s Meals Liberia in this role, as well as giving a concise overview of your most relevant skills and experience and should fill no more than two pages of A4.

While Mary’s Meals Liberia will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. Mary’s Meals Liberia is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants will be judged strictly based on merit.

Please note: A second interview stage may be required.

Mary’s Meals is a child friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

Mary’s Meals is an equal opportunities employer, all who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.