Procurement & Logs Officer Norcross At Kenya Red Cross Society – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeContract
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldLogistics  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Purpose

The purpose of the Country Logistics officer is to ensure timely and quality logistics services and procurement processes in the country.

Strategic responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement processes in Somalia in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross standard procurement practices.
• Logistics management, herein relevant fleet and warehouses, to enable the efficient functioning of Norwegian Red Cross offices and operations.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintains an updated supplier database and ensures purchased goods meet international standards and local market conditions.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure timely and effective delivery of goods and services to Norwegian Red Cross supported activities.
• Prepares request for payments ensuring the full supporting documents are in place and ensures that payment requests are signed in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross accountability matrix.
• Quality assures all procurement processes done through by the HNS working with Norwegian Red Cross working advance.
• Coordinates country-specific procurement plans and ensures timely delivery as per operational needs and donor requirements.
• Coordinates capacity building for Norwegian Red Cross and HNS staff on procurement processes.
• Facilitates implementation of procurement policies and procedures, to ensure the procurement guidelines and policies are fully understood, communicated, and locally applied.
• Provides consultation to Country Manager to ensure support for operational procurements.
• Support the improvement of procurement systems to enhance efficiency, compliance, and processes.
• Monitors and assesses risks associated with logistics components of Norwegian Red Cross supported programs.
• Manages all fleet activities, including maintenance, and ensure compliance with driving rules and regulations.
• Oversees Norwegian Red Cross prepositioned goods and provides warehouse training as needed for country office staff and national society partners.
• Supports Norwegian Red Cross supported emergency response missions.
• Represents Norwegian Red Cross in logistics meetings and related matters
• Other duties as assigned.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with CO and RO staff as relevant.
• Engage with the FGU to ensure consistent accountability towards Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, and delivery according to deadlines.

Mission specific responsibilities

• Contribute to CO grant review meetings with procurement updates and overview
• Support the Somali Red Crescent Society procurement and logistics team with processes and policies as needed
• Support the CO in finding solutions to procurement issues
• Coordinate and collaborate with IFRC, ICRC and PNSs procurement teams when needed.

Qualifications.

• University Degree in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience in logistics management.

Skills and knowledge

• Proven track record of logistics operation management.
• Experience in medical or water and sanitation logistics for international humanitarian operations is an asset.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in overcoming legal or operational obstacles.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage work plans, and present concise logistics operations reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Proficiency in English and at least one regional language.
• Fluency in relevant IT tools, including Microsoft Office

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results.
• Ability to convince and gain acceptance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be solution oriented.
• Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Positive attitude

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Red Cross Society on redcross.applytojob.com to apply.