Norwegian Refugee Council
Logistics Officer (Procurement)
Kenya Nationals Only
Location: Dadaab, Kenya
Ref. No:3306133656
Full time
Number of positions: 1
Since 2004, the Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in
working with displaced populations.
The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Kakuma ), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire,Gambella and Asosa), South Sudan (Juba, Awil, Alek and Aweril) and Yemen (Sa’naa and Aden).
The NRC Horn of Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007.
The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Kakuma ), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire,Gambella and Asosa), South Sudan (Juba, Awil, Alek and Aweril) and Yemen (Sa’naa and Aden).
The NRC Horn of Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007.
NRC has WASH, Shelter,
Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counseling and Legal
Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab.
NRC is seeking to recruit
Logistics Officer (Procurement).
The Logistics Officer
(Procurement) will coordinate the overall planning and organization functions
of procurement for efficient and effective support of program implementation
for the NRC Dadaab area programs.
The Logistics Officer (Procurement) report to the Logistics Coordinator - Dadaab.
Job Description
The Logistics Officer (Procurement) report to the Logistics Coordinator - Dadaab.
Job Description
- Implement and
train staff in NRC’s logistics policies and procedures at office level
- Ensure
compliance with NRC’s Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and donor
requirements in all procedures and processes
- Provide anti
corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g.
in procurement, vehicle management, asset management)
- Training and
development of logistics team at office level
- Ensure
effective and efficient logistics support for daily area operations
including procurement and supplies, all being implemented in accordance
within the policies and standards, as well as approved budgets.
- Lead the
tendering process including preparation of tender documents relating to
construction materials and equipment.
- Prepare
procurement plans in conjunction with relevant departments.
- Ensure that
procurement status reports are up to date at all times and are shared
appropriately.
- Ensure that all
procurement needs for Dadaab are being met in a timely and quality manner.
- Liaise with
Logistics Nairobi to follow up and monitor with the Logistics Coordinator
on all orders.
- Maintain
monthly order overview and report on procurement performance indicators.
- Ensure that all
works and service contracts are done according to NRC’s Logistics manual,
NRC’s Code of Conduct and Kenyan Labor laws.
- Maintain and
update local price lists.
- Assign duties,
supervise and appraise section staff.
Qualifications
- At least 5
years’ of relevant working experience in procurement.
- Bachelor degree
in Logistics
- National
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, or Logistics.
- At least
National Certificate level training in Purchasing and Supplies preferred.
Education field: Logistics
Education level: College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
Education level: College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of
personal integrity
- Good team
leader
- Organised and a
good planner with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work
under pressure
- Significant
understanding of complex emergencies
- Understanding
of various donors requirements
- Excellent
working skills with Microsoft Office and a database package.
We offer
Duty station: Dadaab
Duty station: Dadaab
Contract period is up to
December 2017.
Salary / benefits: According to NRC’s
general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and
working hours for the NRC Office in Dadaab.
Search criteria:
Search criteria:
- Location: Kenya
- Industry:
Emergency Relief
- Special field:
Logistics
- Role:
Supervisor
How to Apply
Candidates should apply on line by going through www.nrc.no.
Candidates should apply on line by going through www.nrc.no.