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CLOSE THIS BOOKSupplies and Food Aid - Field Handbook (UNHCR, 1989, 296 p.)
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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS
CHAPTER 2 - PROVISION OF FOOD AID
CHAPTER 3 - PURCHASING AND DONATIONS
CHAPTER 4 - RECEIPT OF SHIPMENTS
CHAPTER 5 - FIELD LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 6 - VEHICLES
CHAPTER 7 - STORAGE AND WAREHOUSING
CHAPTER 8 - DISTRIBUTION AND END-USE
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FORMS ANNEX - SUGGESTED FORMS FOR UNHCR FIELD OPERATIONS

The forms in this section were designed to help you to meet the standards and requirements set out in the text of this Field Handbook. They are based on actual samples of forms in use in the field which were provided to the author during the information gathering phase.

The forms are reproduced here in actual size so that you may copy them for your own use. You may also adapt them, adding or deleting information to make the forms more suited to your particular needs.

SFAS/FH - 1 - CHECKLIST FOR RECEIPT AND CLEARANCE OF UNHCR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS

Project No. _______________

Description

PO/CAF/Ref. No.: _________

of Goods: ________________________________________

Dates Action Taken:

Planned Use:
(By whom, Destination) ______________________________

Need Identified
and Request: ___/___ /___

PO/CAF
Date: ___/___ /___

Shipping
Notification
Telex: ___/___ /___

Shipping
Documents
Rec'd: ___/___ /___

Arrival
of the
Vessel: ___/___ /___

Shipment
Cleared
from Port: ___/___ /___

Protest
Letter: ___/___ /___

Survey
Report: ___/___ /___

FOLLOW UP AT EACH STAGE IF INFORMATION OR ACTION IS INADEQUATE OR INSUFFICIENT:

WHEN

ACTION

RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNED TO:

DATE AND ACTION TAKEN:

On receipt of Purchase Order or CAF

- Notify all concerned parties that purchase/donor action taking place.


- Define needs for forwarding agent and arrange contracted services.

On receipt of Shipping Notification Telex

- Confirm national/local delivery instructions (destination on clearance).


- Arrange transport/storage for shipment. Specify destinations and Quantities.


- Monitor ship's arrival and berthing arrangements. Resolve any delays.

On receipt of shipping documents

- Arrange customs exemption.


- Endorse Bill of Lading. Transmit shipping documents to designated receiving agent.


- Confirm arrangements for discharge, superintendence, inspection and reporting on shipment.


- Schedule loading, transport, storage of shipment.

On arrival and discharge of the shipment

- Resolve any delays - request assistance of authorities.


- Report arrival to SFAS by telex.


- Obtain receiving, inspection and dispatch reports.


- Notify SFAS on completion of discharge (quantities and condition).

On clearance of shipment from the port

- Load and transport shipment to destination(s).


- Prepare, submit receiving report to SFAS.


- Obtain documents (signed waybill, takeover cert.) to confirm delivery at destination.


- Arrange payment for related charges.


- Obtain information, prepare, submit distribution report.


- Assure file on shipment is complete and dose file.

If any loss or damage to the shipment

- Initiate claims action promptly.


- Note damages or loss on Bill of Lading.


- Send Protest Letter to carrier, copy to SFAS.


- Over US $1000, obtain Shortlanding Certificate and Survey Report.


- Under US $1000, prepare report of damage or loss.


- Submit all documents and details to SFAS.


- Arrange authorized repair or disposal of damaged goods.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:


SFAS/FH - 2 - UNHCR PORT CLEARANCE REPORT

SHIPPING MARKS AND NUMBERS

DESCRIPTION OF THE GOODS/PACKING

Vessel/Carrier: __________________________________________________________________

Name and Address of Local Shipping Agent: __________________________________________

Date/Tine of Arrival: ___/___ /___

_________

Date(s) of

start

finish



Discharge:

___/___ /___

___/___/___

Date of Delivery: ___/___ /___


SUMMARY OF DISCHARGE SURVEY

1. No. of units per Bill of Lading

_____ = ______ Mt

2. No. of units discharged in sound condition

_____ = ______ Mt

3. No. of units discharged in damaged condition

_____ = ______ Mt

4. Total units discharged

_____ = ______ Mt

5. Losses on discharge

_____ = ______ Mt

Explanation of damage or loss: _________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________


Bill of Lading endorsed conditionally for loss or damage.

Shortlanding Certificate obtained/attached.

Protest Letter sent/copy attached.

Other (specify) ______________________________

SUMMARY OF DELIVERY SURVEY

6. No. of units discharged (same as 4.)

_____ = ______ Mt

7. No. of units cleared from port and delivered to transporter

_____ = ______ Mt

8. Total port loss (6 - 7)

_____ = ______ Mt

Explanation of damage or loss: _________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________


Copy port release order attached

Copy of transporter's waybill(s) attached

Other (specify) ____________________________

Submit this completed report for each consignment cleared to:

(UNHCR consignee field office)

Forward any replies to the Protest Letter or copies of other relevant correspondence as and when they are received.

Prepared by: _________________________________ Date: ________________

SFAS/FH - 3 - UNHCR VEHICLE INVENTORY RECORD

Country ____________
Office ______________

TECHNICAL DATA:

Inventory No. ____________________________ Registration No. ___________________
Manufacturer ____________________________ Model ___________________________
Engine No. ______________________________ Year of Production ________________
Chassis No. _____________________________ Warranty Expiry Date ______________

Engine Type: __ Diesel __ Petrol

Capacity: ___ persons ___ MT

Steering: __ Right-hand __ Left-hand

Tire Size: ______________

REGISTRATION/INSURANCE DATA:

Registered Owner: __________________________ Date: __________________________
3rd party liability insurance in the name of: _______________________________________
Limit of insurance coverage: LC ____________________________ US $ ______________
Insurance paid by: __________________________ Policy No.: _____________________
Expiry Date: Registration: ______________________ Insurance: _____________________

ACQUISITION DATA:

Supplier ______________________________ Delivery Date _______________________
Purchase Order No. _____________________ Project/MOD Ref. ___________________
Purchase Price (C&F) US $ ________________________ Donation ______ Yes ____ No
Donated by ____________________________ CAP No. _________________________

OPERATIONAL DATA:

Vehicle Markings __________________________________________________________
Vehicle to be used by_______________________________________________________
For what purpose? _________________________________________________________
Base Location ______________________________ Date put in service _______________

DISPOSITION DATA:

Action: _________________________________ Date of Submission to the
_______________________________________ Property Survey Board: ______________
_______________________________________

REMARKS:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

SFAS/FH - 4 - UNHCR VEHICLE LOS BOOK

FRONT PAGE:

Registration No.________________________
Vehicle Colour _________________________
Year of Manufacturer ____________________
Project Ref. ___________________________
Engine No. ____________________________
Maximum Payload ______________________
Size of tires ___________________________
Pressure of front tires ____________________
Pressure of rear tires ____________________

Vehicle Make __________________________
Vehicle Model __________________________
Date of Receipt _________________________
Base Location __________________________
Chassis No. ____________________________
Capacity of fuel tank _____________________
_________Petrol________ Diesel
Keys:
Number _______________________________
Location ______________________________

RECORD PAGES:

DATE

START ODOMETER READING

JOURNEY/DETAILS

KMS. TRAVEL

FUEL

OIL

OTHER
(SPECIFY)

DRIVER INITIALS

SFAS/FH - 5 - UNHCR MONTHLY SUMMARY OF VEHICLE OPERATIONS

To be completed for each vehicle in the local fleet:

Vehicle Make/Model ____________________________ Engine No. _____________________
Registration No. _______________________________ Chassis No. ____________________

Report for the Month of ___________________________________

Start Odometer Reading __________________________________
Finish Odometer Reading _________________________________
Total Monthly Mileage: ____________________________________
Total Fuel Consumption (litres) _____________________________
Oil changed/added and quantity _____________________________

Maintenance frequency and Summary:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Repair frequency and Summary:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Was the vehicle involved in any accidents during the month? __ Yes __ No
If yes, attach copy of accident report.

ATTACH ALL WORK ORDERS. RECEIPTS. ETC., IN ORDER BY DATE.

Other Comments or Remarks:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Report Submitted By: _____________________________________ Date: ________________

SFAS/FH - 6 - UNHCR MOTOR VEHICLE SPARE PARTS REQUISITION

To be completed for each vehicle requiring spare parts Consolidated orders should only be prepared by a technical expert or workshop manager.

Requesting Office:

__________________

Prepared by:

________________

(Name and address)

__________________

Position:

________________


__________________

Contact No.:

________________

Req'd Delivery Date:

__________________

Date Prepared:

________________

Vehicle Make/Model: ___________________



Year of Manufacture: ___________________


CONSOLIDATED

Engine No.: __________________________

OR


SPARE PARTS

Chassis No.: _________________________


ORDER


Identify Catalogue
Quoted:



Purpose/Planned
Use of parts:

Item No.

Part No.

Detailed Description of part

Qty

Unit Price

Amount













































SFAS/FH - 7 - STORE CARD

Card No. ______

ITEM: ___________________________________________________________________
Description: _______________________________________________________________
Min. Quantity: _________________ Catalogue Ref. No. ____________________________
Units/Wt per package: ____________ Catalogue: _________________________________

INIT BY

DATE

RECEIVED FROM/ISSUED TO

STACK NO.

AMOUNT RECEIVED

AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED

BALANCE ON HAND

SFAS/FH - 8 - STACK RECORD CARD

Item: ____________________________________ Stack No.: __________________

DATE

QUANTITY

BALANCE ON HAND

REMARKS

INITIALS


ISSUED

RECEIVED




Stack Record Card (reverse)

DATE

TREATMENT GIVEN

BY WHOM

SFAS/FH - 9 - STORES INSPECTION REPORT

TO: ______________________________________________ Project Ref: _______
I have inspected the store at (location) ____________________________________
on (date) ______________ at (time) _______________, and my findings are shown below.

STOREKEEPER:

______________

________________


(print name)

(signature)

STORE BUILDING INSPECTION:

Weather at the time of inspection*: raining/dry sunny/overcast windy/calm

Degree of loading*: full/75%/50%/25%/empty

Total volume/capacity of the store: _____________ cu. metres, __________ MT

Condition of Building*: G/F/P (good/fair/poor)

* Circle word letter witch applies.

Explain: _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Repairs Needed:

Roof

G/F/P

_______________

Halls

G/F/P

_______________

Floor

G/F/P

_______________

Doors

G/F/P

_______________

Windows

G/F/P

_______________

Ventilators

G/F/P

_______________

Lights

G/F/P

_______________

Other (specify)

G/F/P

_______________

Are there any live insects on the walls or floor? What? Where? _________________
___________________________________________________________________

Is there any evidence of rats, mice or birds inside the building? Rats or mice outside the building? e.g. signs of gnawing, rat or mouse holes, droppings?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Are there any other matters which need attention? e.g. security of stores, access, condition of site, damaged equipment?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

GOODS INSPECTION:

Type

Quantity in store at the time of inspection

Length of time in store
(Date Rec'd)

Signs of Damage, Insect infestation, Rodents, Mould & Degree

If items are not in good condition, give the apparent reasons why. (E.G. the rice is being eaten by insects, the cans of oil are leaking, the tents have mildewed.)
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Record of pest control treatments: ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________


SFAS/FH - 10 - STORES REQUISITION/ISSUE VOUCHER

Release order
Ref. No. ________________________________________ Date ________________

FROM: (consignor) ________________________________________________________________

TO: (consignee) __________________________________________________________________

Please receive the goods detailed below:

Material/Commodity Description

Shipping Quantity

Reference/Remarks


Weight

No. of Units


The quantities and descriptions shown above have been checked and are in accordance with the quantities and materials/commodities supplied.

Please sign and return one copy of this document to the consignor immediately upon safe receipt of the items detailed above.

You will be responsible for notifying the requisitioner that you have received these supplies.

Received by the shipping agent or consignee's agent:


______________________________

__________________________________

CONSIGNOR

CONSIGNEE: I acknowledge receipt of the materials/commodities listed above.

______________________________________ Date: ________________________
Signature

Copy 1 - consignor
Copy 2 - consignee
Copy 3 - returned to consignor

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