Deadline: 26 May 2016
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Area Procurement and Logistics Manager in Lebanon.
The Area Procurement and Logistics Manager will be responsible to the Area Operations Manager for procurement of supplies and services in their location and supporting improvements in all logistical functions including supply chain management, fleet management, asset tracking, warehousing, and IT in coordination with other operations staff.
DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Area Procurement and Logistics Manager will perform the following functions-
- Plan and manage the capacity building of all logistics and procurement staff under your area management, in addition to providing support and guidance to programme staff on procurement procedure.
- Participate in area monthly Grant Management Meetings and provide feedback on outstanding procurements and provide updates on items in stock.
- Assist the Area Operations Manager with monitoring of the budgets for procurement and service contract lines which require action in advance of grant closure.
- Manage the procurement of all materials and equipment ordered by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with DRC and donor specific policies.
- Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and manage the preparation of contracts at the field level, reach out to Beirut Procurement department for guidance/advice.
- Conduct capacity building and regular workshops/trainings with logistics, procurement, and program staff alike to ensure understanding and adoption of regulations.
- Responsible for overseeing the compilation and submission (to Area Operations Manager) of regular fuel consumption reports and monthly vehicle utilization analysis and ensure adherence to DRC Lebanon vehicle policy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Experience in supply chain management including procurement, transport and distribution, and warehouse and stock management.
- Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.
- Experience in vehicle and fleet management.
- Experience with outsourcing and shelter/rehabilitation contracts.
- Experience of building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through training, performance management frameworks, and development plans.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Experience with construction and site project management.
- Experience in an emergency environment.
- Full clean Lebanese or International driver’s license.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV and cover letter through online process.
For more information, please visit DRC.
