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We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and ...
Job Summary:
Provide strategic and technical leadership in the management of the logistics and transport functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Logistics, Procurement and Transport
· Lead in building the technical and organizational capacity of Concern and partners in developing and implementing logistics, procurement and transport policies, procedures and systems.
· Lead Concern’s procurement, transport and stores functions to ensure that they effectively and efficiently support Concern’s operations
· Develop new and review existing policies and procedures that are in place to ensure that they meet the needs of the programmes and dissemination to all staff
· Logistics budget preparation, analysis and administration and monitoring of expenditures
· Ensure proper management of all Concern’s assets through an efficient and effective inventory, storage and disposal system.
· Oversee customs clearance of goods
· Preparing of official correspondence and reports
· Oversee the documentation of the entire logistics function
· Monitoring for compliance with Concern’s policies, guidelines and procedures
Support to Field Offices and Senior Management
· Disseminate relevant information to field offices and management
· Monitor policy implementation and compliance to legislation
· Advise/mentor line managers on best practices
· Advise senior management and line managers on change management practices that impact on the logistics function
Representation and Compliance
· Represent Concern in meetings, serve on committees and tasks forces that are logistics related
· Monitor and report on any changes to government legislation affecting Concern
· Research on logistics issues, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations for action
Responding to Emergencies
· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
· To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
· To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).
Job Specification:
· Masters degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and Advanced Diploma in CIPS with at least five (5) years’ experience in an NGO or
· Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and an advanced diploma in CIPS and at least seven (7) years’ experience in the NGO Sector
· Three (3) years’ experience in the NGO Sector is a must.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, leadership and negotiation skills
· Confidentiality, integrity and ability to handle sensitive situations
· Proficient in the use of computer applications
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Assistant Country Financial Controller’.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15th October 2017.
Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff has a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.
Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal
‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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