Danish Refugee Council Uganda Jobs

Danish Refugee Council Country Procurment and Logistics Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 40 countries throughout the world.

The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

In Uganda, DRC works in North, North-Western, South-Western and North-Eastern regions in a range of emergency and development support for refugees and displacement-affected communities (for more information go to www.drc.ngo).

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the logistics and procurement unit.

The Country Procurement and Logistics Coordinator may be required to travel to another duty station within the country at any time, at relatively short notice, depending on the operational requirement of DRC.

The position will perform the following specific duties:

Procurement

Ensure DRC procurement guidelines are adhered to in all DRC offices

Actively engage and support the program teams in procurement planning to ensure timely delivery of project inputs and activities.

Plan and engage with Project Managers to understand contract specifications and with suppliers to develop a profile of delivery capability which results in effective market engagement.

Identify, negotiate and implement contract &

framework agreements which result in efficiencies in line with financial and forecasting requirements.

Essential:

A Degree in Procurement and Logistics.

Supply or the equivalent professional qualification in procurement and supply.

At least 5 years procurement and logistics experience in a busy organization, preferably in an NGO setting.

Must demonstrate professional experience in legal, administrative and operational aspects of Procurement and Logistics.

Proven experience working with donor funded projects/ programmes e.g. EU, DfiD, SIDA, USAID, UNHCR & DANIDA among other donors.

Experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits.

Proven commitment to accountable practices.
Good and clear communication and writing skills in English.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.

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