Logistic Technical Assistant Bangladesh Cox's Bazar

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Assist in the procurement function's day-to-day operations.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline (Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, etc)
• Minimum two years of experience in Logistics or Procurement.
• A course in Supply Chain or Logistics is a plus
• Previous experience in Procurement within a humanitarian/development context is a plus
• Good knowledge of English and Bangla, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Chittagonian is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Previous working experience with procurement systems

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Our Ideal Candidate:

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

The purpose of a Logistics Technical Assistant – Procurement is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the procurement function’s responsibility, namely providing support to the organization’s activities in the form of procurement of goods, works, and services in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, under the direction and guidance of the Logistics Coordinator.

Key Tasks and Assignments:

• Consult and support Program and Support staff for generating PRs, conducting market surveys, and providing estimated prices to Programs/Support.
• Ensure proper electronic logistics filing in Office365 SharePoint and filing hard copies. Ensure that all files are complete, and correct and include all relevant documentation to meet audit requirements.
• The PR Tracker is updated daily, and the Contracts/Long-term Agreements tracker and all other relevant trackers are followed up and regularly updated.
• Close coordination with the tender committee to organize meetings, share information, facilitate the evaluation process, document meetings; advise on procurement guidelines, and communicate with bidders.
• Ensure that the procurement process, such as preparing bid analyses, comparison tables, bid opening meeting minutes, and other opening documents, and filling in General Receipt Notes (GRN), is supported by all needed and correctly filled documents.
• Provide support in market surveys and assessments at CO, AO, and FO levels.
• Collect, check, and verify the vendor’s/lessor’s invoices and relevant necessary documents. Follow up to ensure that all payment requests are submitted to Finance on time and correctly. Ensure the payee receives the correct amount of payments and manage a proper payment tracker for future reference.
• Use of the ERP/Agresso tool and KPIs to monitor and prepare monthly procurement reports. Assist in preparing monthly procurement reports before submitting them to the Country Logistics Manager.
• Report all potential fraud cases to the Line Manager.

Key Education and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline (Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, etc)
• Minimum two years of experience in Logistics or Procurement.
• A course in Supply Chain or Logistics is a plus
• Previous experience in Procurement within a humanitarian/development context is a plus
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Good knowledge of English and Bangla, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Chittagonian is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Previous working experience with procurement systems

What we offer:

• Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Number of positions: 02
• 20% travel, approximately.
• Grade 4 in NRC’s Salary Scale monthly Gross Salary is 58,097 BDT, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Group Insurance for staff and dependents, 24/7 Psychosocial assistant. Two festival bonuses, End service benefit, maternity allowance, various types of leaves (Annual, casual, maternity, paternity, etc.)
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: - log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates per the job location. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC works in Cox’s Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and assistanceive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here

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