Logistics Officer – Procurement

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
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
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:
Location: Kenya
Industry: Emergency Relief
Special field: Logistics
Role: Supervisor