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Supply Chain Assistant

World Food Programme (WFP)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Tilte: Supply Chain Assistant.

Location: Sudan – Gadaref

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Kassala, and Khartoum states. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

About the job

The Supply Chain Assistant main objective is to provide support in the Supply Chain department in efficient and effective Logistics implementation and smooth running of departmental operations of the Gedaref office with emphasis support logistics/procurement staff and functions including implementation of DRC Dynamics. This position will also ensure implementation of audit recommendation related to logistics and procurement.

He/She will be expected to assist on procurement, warehouse, assets, general equipment and fleet management for DRC East Area office that all logistics operations are managed and maintained in an efficient manner as per DRC’s internal and donor procedures & as per the Operations Handbook.

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Procurement
    Ensure that all orders are tracked from point of planning and request through to final receipt.
  • Prepare the relevant documents for the procurement of goods and services.
  • Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals and make sure the bids evaluation report, technical evaluation, minutes of negotiations and negotiated contract in selection of consultants contain all the facts and information required to justify the recommendations made in the report.
  • Participate in the joint verification of procured goods and equipment and to ascertain the items conformity to Technical Specifications and Quantities.
  • Perform Procurement support functions such as collecting quotes and putting together basic procurement documents such as requisitions and bid matrices.
  • Support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs
  • Communicating with all related actors (vendors, warehousing, and programme staff) on procurement progression, facilitating internal and external coordination.
  • Contribute to ensuring compliance with DRC’s procurement principles, standards, and policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
  • Facilitate market assessments when needed and update market records with prices on goods and services requested for programmatic activities.
  • Correctly apply ERP supply chain processes
  • Ensure appropriate archiving (hard copy and electronic filling) is maintained for all procurement files.
  • Maintain an updated suppliers registration record accompanied with all necessary documentation as per DRC regulations.

Fleet Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook.
  • Coordinate with program and perform right sizing of fleet exercise.
  • Ensure an effective fleet management practice in DRC especially for the service contract vehicles for all country

Asset Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook on asset management.
  • Prepare monthly comprehensive on Inventory/Assets, compile all report and provide to SCM in Khartoum

Inventory and Warehouse Management

  • Ensure compliance and implementation of Operations Handbook on inventory and warehouse management.
  • Organize training for program staff and warehouse staff on stock ownership, stock management, release and accountability of stock return etc.
  • Provide monthly comprehensive country report on warehouse inventory to SCM (list and stock value in hand).

Transportation of goods, equipment and programme inputs:

  • Arrange with Team, to receive/transport goods from site to final/other destinations with good timely manner.
  • Keep track and updates of cargo status and shipments.
  • Review and check transportation reports/waybills

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

To be successful in this role we expect you to be quality-focused, organized and able to use technology in a smart way to facilitate your work. You take pride in offering top-notch service to colleagues and external stakeholders, and you love working in an international, dynamic and fast-changing environment. Moreover, we expect the following:

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience and in-depth knowledge of the context (local market) in Gedaref
  • Experience in administrative tasks, including filing systems.
  • Excellent IT skills, experience in operating an ERP supply chain system will be consider an advantage
  • Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.
  • Advanced English proficiency
  • Fluency in local language

Education:

  • Diploma or equivalent professional qualification

Languages:

  • Fluency in Arabic
  • Advanced in English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 6 Months

Level: NM. I.

Salary range: USD 826 – 932

Location: Gdaref

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the Apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close 13th Of May 2024.

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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