Logistics & Procurement Manager at GOAL Uganda, Kabarole

Job Title: Logistics & Procurement Manager
Location: Kabarole District with travel to Hoima
Reports to: Systems Coordinator

Application Deadline: 8th March 2026

Program Background

The Agrifood System Transformation for Youth Employment (ASTYE) Uganda program

ASTYE is a 5-year transformative initiative designed to enable dignified and fulfilling work opportunities primarily for financially disadvantaged young women, refugees, and vulnerable groups by addressing structural barriers in Uganda’s Agrifood system. Aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040, the National Development Plan and Government of Uganda Agriculture Value Chain Development Strategy, the program will contribute to national efforts toward poverty alleviation, economic growth, as well food and nutrition security. Additionally, ASTYE is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy in Uganda, which aims to empower 4.3 million young Ugandans, particularly young women, by addressing structural barriers to employment and providing them with the skills and resources to succeed.

Specifically, GOAL will implement component one to reach 500,000 financially disadvantaged young people, with 456,000 transiting into work and 336,000 securing dignified and fulfilling work. As the program is young women-centric, 80% of the total outreach target will be young women within Uganda’s agrifood ecosystem. Furthermore, 5% of the total youth in work target will be refugees, and another 5% will be people with disabilities.

Job summary

The Logistics and Procurement manager is responsible for working closely with the programme teams to ensure delivery of procurement and logistics functions in line with project needs, GOAL standards and donor requirements.  He/she will have a key role in delivery of GOAL policies and procedures in the region. Will input into continued innovation and improvement in procurement and logistics services.

Job Functions

Procurement

• Ensure that all ASTYE procurement requests are delivered in a timely manner, while complying with GOAL purchasing systems and the relevant donor guidelines.
• Ensure that all procurement files are completed as per GOAL logistics and financial procedures, and that the paper trail is closed off by handover of all documentation to the Finance Department.
• Ensure trackers for the region are updated (payments tracker, core cost tracker, hotel accommodation tracker and framework agreement (FWAs) tab and the order tracking sheet (OTS).
• Publish procurement documents to vendors, coordinate tender/procurement committees (T/PCOMS) meetings, handle all levels of procurements, always ensuring segregation of roles in coordination with HQ to ensure reviews of all procurements for works/services.
• Ensure the contract database and framework database is updated accordingly, reconciliations are completed monthly with complete paperwork for payments being submitted to finance on a timely basis.
• Ensure extensive supplier and market surveys are carried out and a preferred supplier list (Vendor Roster) and price lists/catalogues are established and regularly updated in relation to the order tracking sheet.
• Conduct quarterly contract management performance review meetings with contractors and service providers in the field offices
• Ensure annual procurement plans are in place and reviewed together with the respective programme leads on a quarterly basis.

Logistics

• Oversee the completion of the required logistics reports (stock, fleet, assets) and timely submission to the country logistics manager for compilation and submission to HQ on a monthly basis.
• Conduct regular supervision visits within the region(s) to ensure good co-ordination and ensure staff have the necessary tools and support to carry out their work.
• Ensure that the logistics and administration officers effectively manage premises, fleet, stock and assets.
• Ensure all organizational assets and premises are insured, timely insurance policy renewals of newly acquired assets and settlement of claims by the insurers.
• Continue to improve logistics systems that are in place and amend as necessary.
• In liaison with the Safety and Access Advisor, ensure the safety and security of GOAL staff, property, and programmes.
• Ensure that field offices are adequately set up and supported.
• Ensure that all procedures and documents pertaining to asset management and stock Management as per the logistics manual are in place and being followed.
• Coach relevant staff in asset and stores management systems and standards.
• Oversee all field rental property contracts ensuring compliance with all terms, liaison with landlords in accordance with the contract and timely, accurate preparation of all internal documentation for payments, reviews and renewals.

Team Management

• Ensure team performance reviews are completed as scheduled, agreeing monthly and longer-term objectives reviewed accordingly.
• Build the capacity of staff in the procurement and logistics department in accordance with the HR Manual and ensure the highest standards of ethics, accountability and professionalism.

General Terms and Conditions

At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@ug.goal.ie

GOAL Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee on the basis of sex, race, colour, ethnic background, tribe, birth, creed or religion or social or economic standing, political opinion, disability.

Code of Conduct and Accountability within GOAL

GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has values and behaviours framework which defines our code of conduct. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability.

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

GOAL 

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency and works with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and overcome humanitarian crises, and to assist those facing poverty and exclusion achieve greater resilience and well-being. GOAL envisions a world beyond humanitarian crises where poverty no longer exists, where vulnerable communities exposed to shocks and stresses are resilient, where barriers to well-being are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.

General Description of the Country Programme 

First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health, (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition); and a market-based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behavior changes and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.

GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of over 110 personnel and has a head office in Kampala and field offices in 7 locations across Northern, Southwestern and Eastern regions of Uganda.  GOAL Uganda’s donors include the Mastercard Foundation, charity: water, Irish Aid, The Kingdom of Netherland Embassy in Uganda (EKN) and other private donors.

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply through the link with at least 3 reference contacts (current or former Line Manager) from the last three employers and daytime contact number by 8th March 2026.