Deadline: 15 July, 2020
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Action Against Hunger is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Regional Supply Chain Officer.
The organisation is a global humanitarian outfit that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger.
Responsibilities
- Process the procurement requests as received at the Regional office while ensuring the best performance in procurement and transparency
- Ensure framework agreement for all the essential items procured at Horn and Eastern Africa Regional Office
- Assess the market annually in view of updating the framework agreements and update LINK and validating what is uploaded on LINK
- Ensure that Action against Hunger procurement procedures laid out in Kit Log are well understood and implemented as per the procedures and donor rules
- Continuously analyse SP and PPP with follow up of economic indicators that impact the market prices (inflation rate, tax law and risk identification)
- Monitor the quality of ordered items and services, ensure minimum standards in collaboration with the technical departments
Requirements
- Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Certification in Procurement and Supply (KISM, CIPS, CPSM etc.)
- Three years, minimum, of experience coordinating supply chain in humanitarian context
- Experienced in managing country level supply chain, Regional and International Procurement and cross-border shipping
- Good understanding of the donor rules (ECHO/USAID/DFID among other donors)
- Good command of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Fluency in English
- Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and manage relationships with various stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to plan for multiple contingencies and strong attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and can easily adapt to changing circumstances
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
To apply and for more information, click here.
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