DRC International NGO Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs in East Africa and Great Lakes Region

DRC International NGO Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs in East Africa and Great Lakes Region

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Supply Chain Coordinator is part of the Regional support team and provides support to the country operations via help-desk services, training & advice, compliance control, and support, transactional procurement, support the technical assessment during recruitment of Supply Chain staff in the country offices, and derogation management.

The incumbent will enhance the capabilities of the Regional Supply Chain administration.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination

Contributes to the daily operation with comprehensive knowledge in logistics and procurement

Lead the coordination with the programme staff to ensure logistics & procurement involvement in the whole programme cycle

Ensure that all logistics & procurement specific DRC/donors’ rules and policies are understood and respected

Responsibility for assigned operational budgetary lines within programmes.

Technical support

Procurement

Ensure that procurement policies and procedures are rigorously followed

Procurement of all goods and services

Establish and follow up annual procurement plans

Track all orders, purchases and deliveries

Oversight of all purchase and service contract to ensure DRC's interests are protected

Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost effectiveness including setting up longer term supply contracts

Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective

Logistics

Fleet: management of rental and owned vehicles, generators, speed boats & motorbikes (in line with DRC guidelines)

Transport: management of all transportation of goods and people (via road, river, air) to-from areas of operations and-or other DRC offices

Asset: registration, maintenance, repairs-maintenance & disposal of DRC assets accordingly to donors’ rule and policies (in line with DRC guidelines)

Warehouse: manage the DRC warehouse and stores (in line with DRC guidelines)

Premises: health and safety, contract

management and repairs/maintenance at DRC premises

Experience and Technical Competencies:

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Purchasing and Supplies. Diploma Level preferable from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Member of relevant institute of supply chain management or any other relevant body

With at least 6 years work experience in relevant field INGO or other agencies experience in Supply Chain management

Good knowledge ERP Supply Chain software’s Systems is mandatory

Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment

Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donor’s programs (including GFFO, EU, ECHO, DFID and OFDA), and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices

Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills

Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision

Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations between programs & support

Proven commitment to accountable practices

Knowledge of working in challenging environments

High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-player

Ability to travel regularly within the region – including in conflict affected areas

Excellent Communication skills in English required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs in East Africa and Great Lakes Region

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