Supply Chain - Procurement Team Leader - Extended Deadline

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Vacancy Announcement

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organization founded in Denmark in 1956. DRC implements relief and development activities in more than 30 countries throughout the world, assisting more than 1.5 million people of different ethnicities and religions. DRC is a non-governmental, non-political and non-religious organization – and in DRC, people’s right to a life with dignity takes precedence over politics and principles. DRC has been operating in Myanmar since May 2009 and in Rakhine State since 2010, responding to the humanitarian needs in the aftermath of the Cyclone Giri. DRC has recently expanded its programme providing shelter, WASH, NFIs, livelihood support and community assistance to the people affected by the June and October 2012 events in Rakhine State. DRC Myanmar in Rakhine State is funded by ECHO, SDC, DFAT, USAID and UN agencies, including UNHCR, UNICEF and UNFPA.

To strengthen DRC’s Programme in Rakhine State, DRC is looking for highly motivated and capable candidates to fill the position of

Supply Chain - Procurement Team Leader (1 Post)

Extended Deadline

Duty Station : Sittwe Office, Rakhine State

Reports to : Supply Chain Manager

Direct report for : Supply Chain Officers and Assistants

Overall purpose of the role:

• Supervise members of the team
• Deliver technical support and guidance to the team
• Responsible for all procurement of goods and works/services to support the programs

Specific duties and responsibilities: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Management

• Lead and manage the team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
• Ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the sector/support activities
• Ensure daily monitoring of area
• Asses the daily quality of the service provided
• Provide technical support and inputs
• Reporting as per required by his / her line manager

Support and administration

• Ensuring all the procurement processes are in line with DRC Operations Handbook
• Effective and efficient support to programs’ needs.
• Develop and maintain the relevant database.
• Weekly and monthly status reports
• Assist in recruitment, training and capacity building of the procurement team
• Coordination of program staff to ensure logistics involved in the whole program cycle
• Procurement of all goods, services and works to support the DRC operation in Rakhine state;
• Establish and follow up annual procurement plans in closed coordination with program teams
• Oversee procurement tracking and reporting, monitor performance against KPIs, and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Track all orders, purchases and deliveries
• Ensure all procurement staff follow specific donor rules and policies are understood and respected
• Oversight of all purchases, works and service contracts to ensure DRC's interests are protected
• Optimize all logistics operations to increase cost-effectiveness including setting up long term supply contracts • Ensure DRC supplier due diligence is effective in the relevant context
• Oversee the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct within the Procurement Department and ensure that staff fully understand what corruption is and are trained regularly on the Code of Conduct and anti-corruption measures
• Ensure proper operation of DRC Dynamics ERP supply chain system by staff under the supervision
• Apply report and data analytics to improve supply chain operation in area of concern.

As a manager the post-holder is responsible for the following:

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC

Experience and technical competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree, and certificate in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing, and stock management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection working for an international NGO, UN agency, relevant ministry, or local authority.
• Management experience at a mid-level is desirable.
• Proven management skills and competence in people management.
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of the procurement rules and regulations of major international donors
• Full proficiency in English.
• Other local languages are considered an asset.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. "

We Offer:

• Starting date of employment: ASAP****.
• Contract length: Until the end of Dec 2022 includes a probation period of 3 months, possible extension based on performance and project funding.
• Salary: Competitive salary according to DRC Myanmar salary scale.

This position is open for Myanmar National only. DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application process:

Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply by submitting their applications in English (consisting of Cover Letter and CV of no more than 4 pages, including contact details of 3 professional references) and CV only applications will not be considered. Apply button.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a written test in English and an interview.
• After the closing date, applications are not to be considered. Please note that due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and DRC reserves the right to initiate the recruitment process before the deadline for applications.

Extended Deadline for submission of applications: 27-Oct-2022 (COB)