Logistics Specialist

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Support logistics, procurement, and inventory for humanitarian programs.

You have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, contractors management, construction projects and rehabilitation projects in challenging contexts
• Good understanding of procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
• Diplomatic, respect and integrity in dealing with suppliers & authorities
• Knowledge in construction projects
• Orientation to problem solving
• Ability to work under uncertainty
• Advanced handling of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic English - Intermediate Desirable
• Relevant university degree in logistics and/or supply chain management or equivalent professional qualification

Contract

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Danish Refugee Council/Danish Demining Group (DRC/DDG) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide adequate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees and migrants.DRC established operational presence in Colombia in 2011 with focus on Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and providing support to conflict-affected population in the south of the country. With the onset of the large mixed migration flows into Colombia due to the Venezuelan crisis, DRC started up an integrated humanitarian response in 2018 to meet the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, Colombian returnees, and host communities. Hence, DRC has been able to assist the Colombian population, Venezuelan refugees, migrants and host communities through its integrated humanitarian response. Primarily based on protection activities (protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, community-based protection, prevention and response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) and legal assistance), the response also includes components of Camp Coordination and Camp Management (Transit camp of Maicao), Economic Recovery (Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), cash for Rent and Livelihoods), Foof and Non-Food Items distributions. Lastly, DRC conducts Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) programming in Caquetá and Nariño.Currently, DRC Colombia’s programming is taking place in the Caribbean coastal areas (Maicao, Riohacha and Barranquilla), urban centers (Bogota, Cundinamarca and Medellin), in Nariño, Tibú and Caquetá.

Job overview: The Logistics Specialist is the person responsible for the support, inventory, transport, and delivery of the logistics works associated with projects developed by DRC in Tibú – Catatumbo/ Barbacoas Nariño

Responsibilities:

• Procurement
  • Work in close collaboration with program teams for local planning of purchasing and logistics needs of DRC programs
  • Follow-up and support the reception of purchases required for the proper implementation of DRC programs in Tibú – Catatumbo/ Barbacoas Nariño
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure that DRC Procurement procedures are followed in the provision of construction and rehabilitation services.
  • support that contracted suppliers are properly registered according to DRC and local standards
• Logistics
  • Follow-up and support the timely delivery of the requested materials, considering the processes and times established by DRC.
  • Control, monitoring and assurance of the inventory of DRC humanitarian kits
  • Support the registration and monitoring of fixed assets managed in the operation.
  • Implement processes of registration, control, monitoring and verification of elements of the program assigned to personnel and base logistics.
  • Coordinate with the security team to ensure a logistical works according to the operational conditions and context
• Quality Management
  • Ensure anti-fraud procedures are in place to detect and prevent loss or fraud in Barbacoas and Tibú
  • Carry out regular inspections and spot-checks, both in logistics systems and on-going work, to ensure proper delivery of contracted services
• Admin
  • Collaboration with the finance unit for the correct registration of the supply chain
  • Coordination with the finance unit for the timely execution of payments

Other activities required by the orga nization related to logistics management in Barbacoas and Tibú.

Experience and technical skills:

Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, contractors management, construction projects and rehabilitation projects in challenging contexts

• Good understanding of procurement rules and regulations of major international donors

• Diplomatic, respect and integrity in dealing with suppliers & authorities

• Knowledge in construction projects

• Orientation to problem solving

• Ability to work under uncertainty

• Advanced handling of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Basic English - Intermediate Desirable

Education:

Relevant university degree in logistics and / or supply chain management or equivalent professional qualification.

BASIC DRC SKILLS:

• Strive for excellence: Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaboration: Involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the iniciative: Take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicate: Listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrate integrity: Respect and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to the values ​​and the DRC Code of Conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

• Designation of Duty Station: Bogota
• Start date: 01 April 2022 / Please indicate in your application your availability
• Contact Length: 6 months renewable depending on funding and performance;
• Salary: Around 5.150.000 COP.
• Duty Station: Bogota, Colombia with frequent travel to Barbacoas and Tibú

Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Closing date: 23 March, 2022 at midday (Colombian Time)

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