Apply: DRC Supply Chain Officer

Deadline: 26 January, 2021

Location: Adjumani, Uganda

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Supply Chain Officer.

DRC provides direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including internally displaced people (IDPs).

Responsibilities

  • Establish a rigorous, accountable, and transparent procurement system compliant with the DRC Operations Handbook chapter on procurement management, local law, and donor requirements
  • Advocate with all programme teams in the field for procurement planning in line with DRC Operations Handbook and Area Performance Indicators (APIs)
  • Supervise all procurement processes and implement/reinforce a tracking system for all local and central procurement on behalf of programme teams
  • Ensure weekly procurement tracking table/template (PRTT) is updated and accurate, circulated on a weekly basis to the project manager for review and subsequent sharing with finance, and supply chain Manager
  • Maintain up-to-date inventory of DRC assets and ensure assets are managed according to DRC standard policies and procedures
  • Ensure all items purchased and received from donors are captured in the Dynamics FA module and tagged before handing over to project manager
  • Ensure asset issue forms are prepared and signed by the project manager, end user and uploaded in the FA module before the asset is handed over to the end user
  • Ensure tags are removed from assets prior to disposal, particularly hard drives which should be removed and wiped from computer products
  • Ensure assets approved for disposal are actually disposed of the FA module

Requirements

  • Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Logistics Management
  • Five years, minimum, of work experience in relevant field INGO or other agencies
  • Proven ability in the implementation of large-scale logistics and programmes with large-scale procurement requirements
  • High integrity, proactive, stable, robust character and a good team-player
  • Highly motivated, results-oriented, with well-developed problem-solving skills
  • Ability to cope with a heavy workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
  • Proven commitment to accountability practices
  • Proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of Madi, Lugbara, Luo, Arabic and other local languages widely spoken in Northern Uganda is an advantage

To apply and for more information, click here.

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