Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overall purpose of the role:
The Supply Chain Officer main objective is to provide efficient and effective procurement implementation and smooth running of procurement, asset and inventory management operations according to DRC’s internal and donor procedures, as per the Operations Handbook prescribed Quality Standards.

Responsibilities:
Procurement:
• Carries out procurement in compliance with DRC and relevant external rules/regulations in a timely manner with a value-for-money lens and with a high level of integrity; ensuring all procurements are thoroughly documented and properly archived and that items are received in good time and meet requestor specification
• Execute purchase requisitions by sending request for invitations, receiving bids, analyzing and raising of orders and follow up on deliveries of orders with suppliers
• Ensure that the filing system to record and archive all procurements is rigorously maintained.
• Ensure close tracking of all service contracts issued by the country programme including lease agreements, security services contracts, ISPs, Insurances,
• Maintains, disseminates and follows-up on procurement tracking and spending and provides needed analysis; manages all import/export issues; ensures lessons and feedback from procurements are documented and acted on.
• Undertake regular analysis of market prices for the Kenya Program Price List
• Support in ensuring documented adherence to procurement plans in all DRC KE locations in close liaison with relevant managers
• Assist in auditing payment documents, raising and processing payments submitted to Nairobi
Asset & Inventory Management:
• Ensures DRC warehouses and stock are managed according to DRC and international standards and items are disposed of as per DRC and donor rules/regulations;
• Ensure that procured stocks are received, registered, and dispatched in an efficient and accountable manner.
• Ensure that the filing system of records of all stock movements are documented for rigorous archiving when required for audit
• Conduct physical stock checks periodically and investigates discrepancies.
• Support the establishment/decommissioning of DRC warehouses; ensures adherence to warehouse safety standards including insurance.
• Receive supplies from vendors and raise relevant documents, check and count of incoming stock and reconcile it with requisitions and purchase orders
• Responsible for accurate assets registration, tracking, tagging, and archiving of asset lists/registers and in DRC Dynamics
• In collaboration with field based SCOs, ensure appropriate documentation of all assets in the field and report any damage.
• Quarterly, conduct a physical verification of all assets in the Assets Register to ensure that all asset inventory is tagged, recorded and reported to management in accordance of DRC’s guidelines.
• Oversees repair/maintenance of office/compound assets, equipment and machines as needed.
• Take a lead in sharing Procurement Status Report (PSR) per DRC Dynamics and other related procurement reports
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Experience and technical competencies:
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian Logistics/Supply Chain management
• Proven experience supporting the implementation of large-scale programs in INGOs.
• High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-player
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to cope with heavy workloads and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision
• Experience working with ERP systems will be an added advantage

Education:
• Degree in Business Management/Administration/Supply Chain or Procurement management.
• CIPS certification is considered an asset
Languages:
Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili

DRC’s 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:
Contract duration: 8 months. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Availability: May 2022
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Programmes units, HR department, Finance department, Regional Office & HQ
External: Suppliers, NGOs, Beneficiaries, Donors,
NB: This is a re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied need not re-apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.
https://drc.ngo/about-us/careers/vacancies/job/?p=163794

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