Procurement and Logistics Officer NGO Job Careers – DanChurchAid (DCA)
Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Organisation: DanChurchAid (DCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
DanChurchAid (DCA) is a faith-based, non-missionary relief and development organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark and founded in 1922. DCA has supported development and humanitarian programs in Uganda for over 35 years, working in partnership with local partners. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key competencies in Uganda are livelihoods and food security, humanitarian response, and civil society development.
Job Summary: The Procurement and Logistics Officer will support the existing structure in the pro-log office to ensure efficient and effective procurement, logistics and IT management of the Yumbe field office, with a focus on the management of the procurement and logistics needs of the UNHCR project portfolio. Ensuring the approved procedure and guidelines are followed in the process.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the programme with more focus on the UNHCR project to effectively and efficiently carry out and manage the procurement and logistics needs.
- Support the projects staff to prepare procurement plans
- Audit all requisitions and provide feedback to requesters for accuracy of specifications, sign off authority and progress status.
- Ensure the purchasing and tendering processes are adhered to while collaboratively working with other departments by providing all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, individual supply situations among others
- Update and maintain a list of vendors who are willing and capable of providing both high quality products and a competitive price.
- Fleet management and drivers’ supervision
- Train assistants and other staff in procurement and logistics management based on their capacity gaps with emphasis on their role in the procurement process.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the DanChurchAid (DCA) Procurement and Logistics Officer job placement must hold a B.Sc. in procurement and logistics or other relevant discipline
- Five years of experience working with procurement and logistics in direct implementation of humanitarian actions
- Proven capacity to prioritize tasks, plan and organize your own efforts to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
- Possess a riding permit
- Knowledge of local languages would be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the DanChurchAid (DCA) in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 31st January 2019
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