What we are looking for

NRC Ukraine is in search of a highly qualified, experienced, senior procurement professional to join the mission. The role holder will ensure that all procurement undertaken by NRC in/for Ukraine is complete in accordance with NRC and donor requirements in a timely and efficient fashion to support programme/project implementation.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that all procurement processes in Ukraine follow a SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and these are reviewed and updated, when necessary.
• Ensure that NRC procurement tools and systems are implemented in the country, all procurement specific NRC and donors’ rules and policies are understood and respected.
• Manage, mentor, and build the capacity of the team to effectively accomplish procurement at all levels within Ukraine.
• Lead international procurement processes and communicate with international suppliers, transporters, freight forwarders, custom clearance brokers / agents to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure NRC completes efficient and effective due diligence on suppliers and maintains an updated, fit-for-purpose supplier database.
• Follow up with vendors on performance concerns and establish definite action points.
• Consolidate and follow up (annual) procurement plans.
• Maintain oversight of all purchase and service contracts to ensure compliance, ensure NRC interests are protected and to initiate Framework Agreements, when necessary.
• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, through working across programme and support teams and the development of relevant guidance and SOPs.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities to implement cash-based interventions and market-based programmes by participating in assessments and response analysis discussions.
• Support the ongoing review and reorganization of procurement departments at area and field office levels ensuring adequate segregation of functions in procurement while maintaining an efficient overall system.
• Ensure that transactions are documented, stored and accessible as per standard procedures, and a clear audit trail is in place.

Please download the full Job Description to learn more about the role.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a senior Logistics Manager / Supply Chain / Procurement Manager in a humanitarian / recovery context and / or international context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• University degree or Certification in e.g. Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management (desired).
• International procurement experience for non-standard services.
• Profile in leadership and proven skills in building capacity of a team.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the context in Ukraine and/or Eastern Europe.
• Experience in a large-scale operation with decentralized procurement across multiple area offices and high value international procurement from diverse countries is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Kyiv, Ukraine duty station.
• Contract Duration:  12 months.
• 30 % travel, approximately
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers competitive salary and package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important Information about the application process

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Please ensure you attach your academic and professional certifications.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email ceero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We have been present in Ukraine since 2014, helping more than 700,000 people with food, shelter, water, sanitation, and legal assistance. Following the escalation of conflict on 24 February 2022, we scaled up our work inside Ukraine and its neighbouring countries Poland, Moldova and Romania. Today we support hundreds of thousands of people in the region, both directly and through local partners.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC