The International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the
exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of
war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position ofPurchasing Secretary.
Responsibilities:
- Compiles and reconciles suppliers’ invoices
against purchasing documentation;
- Ensure that payment documents are processed
according to ICRC financial regulations and purchasing procedures;
- Prepares and distributes incoming and outgoing
correspondence for the unit;
- Supports purchasers in supplier registration
process, ensure regular update of supplier’s registration files;
- Maintains unit’s “contacts” database;
- Trains new purchasing personnel in use of the
tools (lotus notes, databases);
- Supervises the purchasing clerk;
- Prepares statistics reports for the unit;
Minimum Requirements:
- Holder of a relevant Degree from a recognized
university;
- At least 4 years experience in a similar field
;
- Knowledge in accounting is an added advantage;
- Knowledge of purchasing process is an asset;
- Excellent command of written and spoken
English;
- Excellent computer skills;
The Profile:
- Good team leader,
- strong sense of responsibility and
adaptability,
- ability to work independently ,
- good analytical skills,
- high organisational skills.
Interested persons with the required
background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human
Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 06th March 2015.
Please include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross, Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071, Nairobi,
00100(GPO),
Kenya
eMail: lon_hr_services@icrc.org