Seeking a skilled Technical Logistician to join The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Apply now for this formal job opportunity.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 9000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs.
The purpose of a Logistics Technical Officer position is to contribute with specific technical competences to
the logistics function. The post holder will be responsible for all procurement activities for the Area Office
Key information
Duties and responsibilities
1. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards.
2. Ensure compliance with logistics function strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards.
3. Specific technical responsibility for implementation of the logistics function.
4. Specific technical responsibility for the quality control and monitoring of logistics function activities.
5. Provide specific technical support and capacity building towards logistics staff.
6. Provide specific technical analysis and feedback to NRC representatives in coordination forums.
7. Monitor the progress of team activities and ensure they are implemented according to standards.
8. Implement complex systems and procedures in line with NRC policies, SOP’s and handbooks.
9. Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options.
Specific responsibilities
1. Manages the set up and maintenance of all procurement filing, electronic and hardcopy, and ensures that files are complete, correct and include all relevant documentation to meet audit requirements.
2. Ensures all local procurement procedures in NRC Office are effectively followed in compliance with the NRC logistics Handbook, SRO SOPs and relevant donor guidelines.
3. Identification of suitable and reliable suppliers, vendors, providers and contractors of goods, works and services in support of program implementation in accordance with NRC logistics guidelines.
4.Registering of suppliers in the supplier database.
5. Preparation of Tender Documents and support with Tender Evaluations – key focus on documenting Tender evaluation decision-making.
6. Review procurement plans for all grants and consolidate these regularly into a country procurement plan.
7. Training of logistics and non-logistics staff on NRC procurement processes, procedures, and policies – particularly on the correct use of NRC online UNIT4 procurement module.
8. Prepares and submits daily/weekly / monthly logistics reports as required, including PR Tracker, Contract Follow-Up, Procurement Plans, Vendor Database & Waiver Registry.
9. Collection of price list surveys and leading on-market reviews where appropriate.
10. Set up and management of Framework Agreements for the Area Office and maintenance of a Framework Agreement price list that is shared regularly with colleagues from other departments.
11. Any other specialized logistics assistance as directed by line management.
12. Provide support in Assets and Inventory management, tracking, and counting.
13. Provide support in “Implementing Partners” management and reviewing financial reports
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience working within a procurement function in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement expertise.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Excellent attention to detail and good writing ability.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Very good computer skills in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and team work skills with good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential.
- Good diplomacy and negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of procedures on donor procurement.
- Ability to understand and implement organisational and donor policies.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload in a rapidly changing work environment.
Personal qualities
- Planning and delivering results
- Working with people
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Handling insecure environments
- Managing resources to optimize results
We can offer
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline
إقرأ أيضا:مطلوب مهندس للعمل لدى شركة فيلادلفيا للطاقة الشمسيةContract period: till 31st December 2024 (subject to extension based on funding and performance)
Duty Station: This position will be based in the NRC SRO office in Amman
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
Please refer to the Job Description for additional details.
Deadline for applications:11 of March 2024
