About DRC:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five 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.

Job Summary: The Danish Refugee Council Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer is responsible for the overall country logistics and procurement operation in coordination with logisticians in the field offices. The incumbent will provide timely support to DRC field operations and field based staff in training, guidance and standard operating procedures as set by the DRC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the daily supervision of country procurement and logistics procedures inclusive of related information management and maintenance, quality control and ensuring the set procedures are followed.
Ensure logistics teams maintain close cooperation with the departments for admin/finances, human resources and programs.
Ensure efficient inventory management system in place and ensure that all procured items are accounted for and quality/quantity controlled in stock reports and asset inventory management system.
Timely manage and update all logistics reports and information as required by the organisation.
Ensure that all service contracts are standardised in coordination with the finance department.
Continuously organise vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair schedule and value-for-money services to the vehicle fleet/equipment.
Actively monitor and keep records of vehicle fleet/motorcycles/generators fuel consumption through weekly reports.
Maintain and build capacity with procurement and logistics staff in the country and field offices.
Oversee conduct of the logistics department in effective supervision of the drivers and other personnel using key assets of the organisation.
Compile and archive ad-hoc reports on observations concerning staff conduct/performance and use of organisation’s assets; and DRC monthly reports on fuel, inventory, and equipment maintenance/repair and in stock reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in procurement and logistics, supply or the equivalent professional qualification in procurement and supply.
A minimum of five 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.
The incumbent must possess broad knowledge in the procurement and logistics processes, people’s management, finance, vehicles, inventories and monitoring of assets and activities.
Past exposure and experience working with donor funded projects/ programmes e.g. EU, DfiD, SIDA, USAID, UN & DANIDA among other donors.
Past experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits.
Excellent communication and writing Skills in English.
Highly pro-active person who is able to work independently and at the same time a good team-player.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS word, Excel

How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications that should be in English and include the following:
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work experience, name and contact details of three relevant references.

The complete documents should be sent to administrator@drc-ddg.org and the subject line should clearly indicate “Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer – Kampala. “

Deadline: 4th March 2015.