DRALEKU Dickson Derrick

DRALEKU Dickson Derrick

Mechanic, ded Arua Refugee Programme

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Logistics Coordinator, Kampala Uganda at the Norwegian Refugee Council. Engineering Student with strong motivation in Infrastructure Development & Management.

  • Education

    • Nolan School of Procurement - Brisbane, Queensland Australia.

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate Procurement Foundamentals
    • DO IT Virtual University

      2013 - 2016
      BSc Operations Management Second Class Upper

      Activities and Societies: Project Designing and Writing - Transport Operation Study on systems building and strengthening for efficient transport operation in an organization

    • Alison University - Ireland

      2015 - 2015
      Diploma Work Place Safety and Health.

      Internationally Certified to work as an Ergonomist

    • Uganda Technical College Bushenyi - Bushenyi District.

      2010 - 2012
      Higher Diploma Mechanical - Production and Manufacturing Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Touring and Nature filing I was the Students Coordinator for the final Project work in Water Harvesting Project for Ladies Hostel at Mbale Vocational School Housing 26 Girls

    • Uganda College of Commerce Tororo

      2010 - 2011
      Stage III - Certificate Transport Management Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Debate Team Here I was very busy with two courses hence choose to be an ordinary student though constantly supported my colleagues in discussions on systems and operation in organization setting hence my interest to undertake a course in Operations Management

    • Uganda Technical College Elgon - Mbale District

      2007 - 2009
      Ordinary Diploma Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: 1. Volunteer Student Team Leader - Practical Engineering Assistance to the College and surrounding Communities (2007/2009) 2. General Secretary - Students Guild Cabinet (2008/2009) 3. Student Representative to the College Board of Governor (2008/2009) 1- I volunteered to help organize and lead students in solving many engineering problems that arose in and around the college, i.e repairing water pumping system that was down for over six months, repairing the college fleet of vehicles instead of taking out to external facilities which to me would deny students a chance to have practical skills (The college supported me in timely and effectively by providing the necessary basic requirements) as I lead a team of students in providing technical… Show more 1- I volunteered to help organize and lead students in solving many engineering problems that arose in and around the college, i.e repairing water pumping system that was down for over six months, repairing the college fleet of vehicles instead of taking out to external facilities which to me would deny students a chance to have practical skills (The college supported me in timely and effectively by providing the necessary basic requirements) as I lead a team of students in providing technical backstopping for the period while a student (2yrs) in UTC Elgon2- I was the Secretary General to the Students Guild Cabinet 3- I was a Students Representative to the College Governing Council4- I also served as a member (Students Representative) on the Finance, Planning & Development Committee of the College Governing Council5- I also worked as a news editor for a student's new paper, "The white Guardian"6- I also served as a Treasurer to the Northern Uganda Students Association of UTC Elgon Show less

    • Uganda Technical Institute Kisubi - Wakiso District

      2002 - 2003
      Advanced Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics Part II
    • Uganda Technical Institute Moyo - Moyo District

      1999 - 2001
      Craft Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics Part I
  • Experience

    • Ded German Development Services - Arua Refugee Program

      Jan 2004 - Jun 2006
      Mechanic, ded Arua Refugee Programme

      • Responsible for compiling field office report to the workshop Supervisor for departmental reporting and compliance. • Responsible for the routine repair and maintenance of all vehicles, motorcycles, Generators/ Backup pumps and Equipment’s • Report parts needed for repair/ maintenance to the Workshop Supervisor • Responsible for the tools and equipment’s assigned to him • Training of new field staff in Motorcycle riding• Training of artisan pump technicians in pump efficient operation and basic maintenance • Training interns (Refugee) students attached to logistics/engineering department in hands on skills. • Any other duties assigned. Show less

    • Norwegian Refugee Council

      Jun 2006 - Oct 2007
      Head Mechanic/ Driver, NRC WestNile Office

      75% • Provide safe transport services to the organization • Maintenance all vehicles, generators and motorcycles in good working condition according to NRC regulations• Participate in all section meetings • Ensure all vehicles, generators and motorcycles are kept clean at all times • Ensure handover is done with proper records • Ensure that all equipment’s etc., operational forms are available and up to date in the cars before using it e.g. All forms are available and no medicines are expired • Report any damages to vehicles/ equipment etc. immediately • Responsible for parking tickets and picking of office 10% • Checking functioning of the radios on daily basis • Responsible for the safe delivery of mail, parcels, purchase of minor items as assigned 15% • Participate in the mobilization activities in refugee settlement for the project activities • Order through NRC procedures, all vehicle, generators and motorcycle spare parts necessary to maintain them in good working conditions for West Nile Region. • Do physical inventory for the spare parts, lubricants, fuel and enter them in the computer. • Work together with the head driver (if available) during repair/ service carried out in the workshop Show less

    • Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda

      Oct 2009 - Nov 2010
      Field Logistics Assistant/ Driver, ADRA Nakapiripirit Field Office

      • Serve as driver in the project • Oversee and supervise the usage and condition of all project vehicle, the generator and other equipment’s • Make routine check-ups on ADRA vehicles and carry out minor repairs and maintenance • Ensure that project staffs adhere to ADRA Uganda's policy, rules and regulations regarding usage of vehicles and equipment • Compile and submit to the Project Manager/ Director of Logistics a monthly report regarding vehicles, generators and equipment usage including mileage/ running hours, fuel consumption, log book details and the conditions • Advise the Director of Logistics on conditions of the vehicles and the need for repairs • Ensure compliance to security measures for the project vehicle and project goods in transit • Ensure safety of the goods being carried and that they tally with the Goods Received Notes or Delivery Notes pertaining thereto • Make sure that the vehicle is clean and in usable state • Carry out possible repairs and maintenance on other ADRA Uganda vehicle and machinery, motor cycles • Coordinate the use of project vehicle in collaboration with the relevant project staff • Collect and deliver parcels and mails to and from the project office, head Office, and/ or from any other point as shall be instructed • Perform any other duties that are assigned or are incidental to his job Show less

    • Management Sciences for Health

      Nov 2010 - Aug 2015

      • To drive safely, organization vehicle for the transportation of authorized personnel and collection of parcels as assigned • To coordinate office activities such as photocopying, filing, office setting, taking pictures, taking attendance in meetings etc. • To ensure that all the documents and other supplies required for the day to day operations of the organization vehicles are available and managed according to the regulations of the organization and road safety act • To ensure timely servicing and routine maintenance of the organization vehicle • To report monthly on the mileage logging, fuel consumption and vehicle status for easy tracking and effective service planning Show less • To drive safely, organization vehicle for the transportation of authorized personnel and collection of parcels as assigned • To coordinate office activities such as photocopying, filing, office setting, taking pictures, taking attendance in meetings etc. • To ensure that all the documents and other supplies required for the day to day operations of the organization vehicles are available and managed according to the regulations of the organization and road safety act • To ensure timely servicing and routine maintenance of the organization vehicle • To report monthly on the mileage logging, fuel consumption and vehicle status for easy tracking and effective service planning Show less

      • Driver III, Track TB Project, Kampala Uganda

        Oct 2013 - Aug 2015
      • Driver II, Eastern Regional Office, Mbale

        Nov 2010 - Oct 2013
    • Marie Stopes International

      Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
      Social Franchise Assistant, North, West Nile & North Western Region
    • Welthungerhilfe

      Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
      Logistics Assistant / Driver, WestNile Office (Arua / Adjumani / Yumbe)
    • Norwegian Refugee Council

      Feb 2017 - now

      Major duties * Organize all Proc pro & ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, HBs, guidelines & donor regulations.* Prepare bid solic, bid evalutns, docs related to bid meetings, getting quotes/ proposals thro prescribed sys.* Ensure all bid opening process & preparation of files with labelling for bid evaluation meetings shall be conducted timely & accordance with the policy.* Ensure all proc trans record has been kept updated & asper NRC policy.* Identify frequently procured goods & services & submit reco for establishing FWAs.* To track all contracts & ensure that closure/ext/termin proc is completed timely with all relevant approval & docs.* Act as a Tech FP at C'try Off to provide tech assist to Area Off* Proc staff related to online tender mgt sys, UNIT4 Agresso, any other related proc tool.* Receive & handle all auth supply requests for items to be proc & carry out proc procs under the superv of Log Mgr as per NRC procedures.* Act as a liaison person at CO for all area offs for updating them about their resp PRs & contracts status.* Actively provide support to depts when elaborating proc plans. Work to consolidate reqs across dept's so that procs can be gpd* Coordinate with the supplier & NRC Warehouse staff on deliveries. Followup on GRN, Waybills, Comp cert & Inv.* Meets with or speaks with the interested vendors/supps concerning potential source for supply & service, devlps & maintains an eff working relationship.* Coordinate with the Fin Dept to ensure that payts to vendors are made on time & without any unnec strain on the fin sys of NRC.* Identifies possible delays in ordering & makes sure all issues are flagged with the line mgr* Plans & conduct pre-qual of vendors & develop & maintain C'try’s supp data bases for diff gds & services.* Closely monitor the perfor of diff vendors & accordingly develop “Vendor Rating Form” based on periodic perfor review.* Plans & carries out price survey & mkt analysis in co-ordination with Log Mgr Show less Major duties * Ensure all NRC procurement are always completed according to procedures and within the minimum time frame. * Liaise closely with the Logistics Coordinator and the Finance Officer on ground as well as the Field Coordinator for local procurements. * Liaise with government departments in fulfilling NRC legal contract obligations. * Guide management on local legal issues regarding procurements and contracts. * Keep records, maintain contacts with suppliers, and conduct price comparisons to get the best value for money. * Identify potential, credible, and competent vendors for NRC to deal with.* Ensure contracts for vehicle hire are active and professionally managed, in coordination with management. * Ensure NRC vehicles both owned/ hired are in sound working condition and transport needs for the field staff are met on a timely basis. * Keep proper record of invoice receipts, requisitions, purchase order forms, waybill, and all other documents. * Ensure all maintenance needs are met in a timely manner, with high quality works. Show less Major duties * Ensured that all NRC procurement are completed according to procedures at all times and within the minimum time frames. * Liaised closely with the Logistics Coordinator and the Finance Officer on ground as well as the Field Coordinator for local procurement's. * Liaised with government departments in fulfilling NRC legal contract obligations. * Guided management on local legal issues regarding procurement's and contracts. * Kept records, maintain contacts with suppliers, and conduct price comparisons in order to get the best value for money. * Identified potential, credible and competent vendors for NRC to deal with.* Ensured that contracts for vehicle hire are active and professionally managed, in coordination with management. * Ensured that vehicles hired are in sound working condition and transport needs for the field staff are met on a timely basis. * Kept proper record of invoice receipts, requisitions, purchase order forms, waybill, and all other documents. * Ensured that all maintenance needs are met in a timely manner, with high quality works. Show less Major duties * Ensured that all NRC procurement's are completed according to procedures at all times and within the minimum time-frames. * Liaised closely with the Logistics Coordinator and the Finance Officer on ground as well as the Field Coordinator for local procurement's. * Liaised with government departments in fulfilling NRC legal contract obligations. * Guided management on local legal issues regarding procurement's and contracts. * Kept records, maintain contacts with suppliers, and conduct price comparisons in order to get the best value for money. * Identified potential, credible and competent vendors for NRC to deal with.* Ensured that contracts for vehicle hire are active and professionally managed, in coordination with management. * Ensured that vehicles hired are in sound working condition and transport needs for the field staff are met on a timely basis. * Kept proper record of invoice receipts, requisitions, purchase order forms, waybill, and all other documents. * Ensured that all maintenance needs are met in a timely manner, with high quality works. Show less Major duties * Assist in the compiling of requisitions with all staff on an as required basis ; * Maintain a system to record and manage fuel use for all vehicles and generators ensure efficient fuel consumption. ; * Create and maintain vehicle maintenance schedule for regular tasks e.g. oil and filter changes. ; * Manage light duty vehicle repairs on site, and liaise with contracted repair shop for cost effective and timely repairs that cannot be managed on site ; * Receive shipments and ensure both quality and quantity ; * Trace, track and expedite purchase processes ; * Create and maintain contact with vendors and customers to ensure timely delivery of good. ; * Interact with third party logistics service providers ; * Audit freight cost and documentation ; * Ensure accuracy of all inventories ; * Maintain communication with warehouse staff to ensure proper working order ; * Review bills, invoices and purchase orders ; * Ensure all payments are processed in time * Assist customers with inquiries ; * Create packing lists and update shipment information in database ; * Organize files both manually and electronically ; * Monitor and facilitate repair orders ; * Coordinate deliveries for repaired or returned items ; * Ensure that the warehouse has sufficient space for incoming deliveries ; * Ensure that all items are properly numbered and tagged ; * Dispose of unserviceable or damaged items ; * Conduct safety procedures for outbound shipment vehicle * Reconcile hand receipts Show less

      • Procurement Team Leader, Country Office, Kampala Uganda

        May 2023 - now
      • Procurement Officer, Country Office, Kampala Uganda

        Aug 2020 - Apr 2023
      • Procurement Officer, Kampala/South West Area Office

        Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
      • Procurement Officer, West Nile Area Office

        Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
      • Logistics Assistant, West Nile Area Office

        Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Automobile/Light Truck - Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3) (ALT-MDTAA)

      Minsitry of Works and Transport, Uganda
      Sept 2003
    • Licensed Motor Vehicle Technician

      Ministry of Education - Uganda
      Sept 2003
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Students Leader and a Technician

      Issued by Uganda Technical College Elgon on Feb 2008
      Uganda Technical College ElgonAssociated with DRALEKU Dickson Derrick