Supply Chain Officer US NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Supply Chain Officer US NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

 

 

Job Title:    Supply Chain Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Field Coordinator and Supply Chain Coordinator

 

About US:

The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced. Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping communities promote peace and long-term development.

 

Job Summary:  The Supply Chain Officer is an integral member of the management team and reports directly to the Field Coordinator and Management In Partnership (MIP) with the Supply Chain Coordinator. This position is responsible for the management and delivery of effective Supply Chain support in Karajoma Region (Based in Moroto) program in compliance with IRC and donor regulations. Key responsibilities include procurement, transport, inventory, asset management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate and coordinate with Programs and Finance to ensure integrated and harmonized operational systems in the Karamoja region Program.
• Collaborate with Finance Officer to ensure that internal controls are met with minimum bureaucracy.
• Work with Karamoja region Field Office Supply Chain Staff and Field Coordinator to ensure effectiveness and implementation of the IRC’s standard operating policies and procedures.
• Implement job specific trainings to ensure that Supply Chain staff’ possess the knowledge and skills commensurate with their responsibilities.

Compliance

• Ensure that Supply Chain policies and procedures are in compliance with applicable IRC and funding source policies, procedures and requirements. All staff act in accordance with the policies.
• Maintain and update donor guidelines related to Supply Chain field (procurement, asset, etc).
• Monitor Karamoja Supply Chain sections of budgets and track expenditure. Follow up as necessary including timely information and budgetary comments regarding any realignment.
• Finalize Procurement Plans for all grants in Karamoja Region. Work with program staff towards establishing procurement plans before the start of each grant ensuring they fit the activities in the budget, are donor compliant and realistic in terms of timing.
• Ensure all donor reports for assets are completed and submitted to the Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Disposal of assets is reviewed annually, and donor requirements followed as necessary.
• Familiarize with various donor regulations.

Training & Outreach

• Proactively develop the skills of IRC Karamoja region staff to understand and utilize Supply Chain tools and services to design and implement quality programming.
• Identify Supply Chain needs and ensure the issues are raised in new budget development.
• Ensure all Supply Chain staff are aware of and in compliance with IRC procurement, asset and stock management, transport, communications, etc, in order for them to clearly share this information.

Staff Management

• Practice excellent human resource management, supporting the development, promotion and retention of a motivated team of qualified and experienced staff.
• Identify staffing and/or skill gaps and see that these gaps/needs are filled and support the recruitment of all Supply Chain staff and provide day to day supervision of department.
• Provide feedback through regular performance evaluations.
• Ensure that any staff discipline follows a progressive methodology which provides for clear and structured improvement.
• Develop long term plan for continued quality leadership by providing staff development and succession plans.

Systems

• Ensure that staff participating in tender committees are trained and understand their roles.
• Ensure clear delineation of roles for procurement.
• Ensure the update of file and list of vendors in Karamoja region.
• Ensure transport services are cost efficient and reliable.
• Ensure warehouse and stocks are secure, well managed and documented.
• Ensure assets and property are effectively managed, asset list is updated regularly and assets are disposed according to IRC and/or donor regulations.
• Supply Chain works consistently with Security to maintain required security levels, awareness and responsiveness.

Procurement

• The implementation and / or maintenance of standard IRC procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance to IRC and donor-specific polices.
• Attend all the procurement committee meetings.
• Coordination with Finance, Admin and program departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and full, auditable support documentation.
• Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
• Routine communication, coordination and planning with the relevant requesting staff / programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies.
• Ensuring that all Supplies, services and equipment required are delivered in time.
• Establishment and maintenance of ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain Vendor information for regularly purchased items and be informed of current local market conditions.
• Support and provide the appropriate trainings for procurement and program staff as required.
• Advise the Field Coordinator and Supply Chain Coordinator of procurement-specific issues or improvements.

Asset Management

• Advise the Supply Chain Manager of asset-specific issues or improvements
• Update as per IRC requirements, the Asset register, Asset inventory list and expendable store inventory list and produce monthly reports.
• Monitor security of IRC’s assets and supplies.
• Receive completed store’s request forms and prepare the assets for issuance.
• Ensure assets are signed for received on the Equipment issue and receipt form
• On a monthly basis, work with the Operations Coordinator to reconcile the asset register and Asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms.
• Update the asset register regularly.
• Conduct routine asset inspection and submit report to the Supply Chain Manager in a timely manner.
• Keep an accurate and up-to-date record of asset inward and outward movement in the Asset register

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Supply Chain Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or any other related field.
• Three years’ work experience in Supply Chain (Procurement, Assets, Transport and Warehouse).
• Knowledge of generic Supply Chain procedures and practices (INGO experience is an added advantage).
• Familiarity with major donor and local regulations / laws advantageous.
• Competent in spoken and written English
• Good mathematical skills.
• Competent use of PC especially spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of generic warehouse management systems and forms
• Competent in spoken and written English.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 11^th March 2021

 

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

 

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