Logistics Officer Ethiopia Metekel

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Manage day-to-day logistics operations in Metekel zone

You have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working as a logistics or procurement officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities, including quality logistic reporting
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license
• Good knowledge of the area and context in Benishangul Gumuz Region
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of supply management and contract management experience
• Ability to handle information of a sensitive/confidential nature
• Accurate filing skills
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
• Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.

Position: Logistics Officer

Reports to: Field Office Coordinator

Duty station: Gilgel Beles, Metekel

Travel: 20%

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Logistic Officer is to provide the day-to-day implementation of the logistic function’s responsibility, and while this role covers Metekel zone, it will also provide support with other logistics tasks at Area Office when required.

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, SOP’s, and donor requirement
• Implement delegated logistic functions portfolio according to Plan of Action
• Conduct and follow up daily operational logistic activities
• Support the administration of resources so that deliverables are achieved within set budgets, timelines, and standards
• Prepare and develop logistic reports as required by Country/Area office
• Support in development of SOPs as requested
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents according to NRC policy
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the logistic function
• Perform other duties, as assigned by Line Manager

Specific responsibilities

• Implement a responsive and efficient logistic system at field office level
• Regularly visit field locations and provide onsite logistics support to staff
• Raise awareness on NRC policies and procedures to relevant staff and partners, Code of Conduct, Anti-corruption policy, etc.
• Active and regular search for suppliers with prequalification process and establishment of vendor database, which includes supplier performance information.
• Maintain a high-quality procurement system which is accountable, transparent, and compliant with NRC Procurement Policy and donor regulations
• Support program team in preparations of procurement plans when required
• Ensure implementation of the internal control system which ensures that PRs and Purchase Orders are duly and accurately prepared

2. Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. Competencies are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following categories:

1. Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working as a logistics or procurement officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities, including quality logistic reporting
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good knowledge of the area and context in Benishangul Gumuz Region
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of supply management and contract management experience
• Knowledge of NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is an advantage
• Ability to handle information of a sensitive/confidential nature

• Accurate filing skills

• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage

• Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database and network communications.

2. Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Planning and delivering result
• Analysing
• Handling insecure environments
• Communication with impact and respect
• Working with people
• Coping with change

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Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no