About the job
Participate in processing procurement requests for goods and services in the DRC Dadaab Field Office.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all DRC procurements are completed according to procedures at all times, and within the minimum time-frames.
- Ensuring tracking and reporting of all procurement activities through the daily updating of the procurement tracking sheet (PSR), and sharing this with managers and programmers in a timely manner.
- Receive and processing of Procurement Requests.
- Liaise closely with the Country procurement Team and the Finance Officer on ground, as well as the Support Services Manager for local procurement.
- Carry out procurement, including getting quotations, preparing purchase orders, contracts, negotiations, dealing with vendors, checking legal requirements etc., and transfer of project materials from DMO to the camp sites
- Identify potential, credible and competent vendors for DRC to deal with and do town-runs for quick procurement and coordinate DRC procurement functions with vendors and contractors
- Carry out market survey and maintain accurate material listing price on quarterly basis
About you:
- Degree/Diploma in Business Management/Logistics or Procurement.
- 2 years of experience in humanitarian Logistics/supply chain Management
- Good in networking, and in information sharing with other humanitarian stakeholders
- Accountability to the beneficiaries, the Organization and other stakeholders.
- Appreciation of technology and its importance in programming
- Commitment to continuous Learning
- Able to support all the programmes through well-developed skills and knowledge.
- Ability to make decision on behalf of the Organization.
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
DRC Core Competencies:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Conditions:
Location : Dadaab
NB: This position is only open to local residents of Dadaab
Start of Contract & Duration: 4.5 months (with possibility of extension subject to funding)
Reports to: Area Manager
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Programmes, HR department, Finance department
External: NGOs, Beneficiaries, Donors, Suppliers
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.