Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Logistics officer position is to provide support for the implementation of procurement functions (goods, services and works) at the Kandahar Area office with NRC’s procurement policies, donor rules and regulations
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Generic responsibilities
Organize all logistics process and ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and donor regulations. Responsible for the effective management of the procurement process by ensuring adherence to country and NRC regulations. Conduct market surveys and assessment and maintain a clean database system. Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost-efficiency focus in all procurement processes. Provide training to project staff in procurement processes and procedures. Development of holistic and needs-based programmes, including cash-based interventions and market-based programmes. Establish a proper filing system of all procurement documents. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management in weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis Implement internal controls and procedures for ensuring strict compliance with the NRC Mission's Logistics Handbook and its standard operating procedures.Specific responsibilities
Manage procurement activities at the Kandahar Area office that includes procurements requested from the field offices. Manage closed tenders and ensure it is compliant with NRC and donors regulations. Support field offices teams to carry out local market assessments. Ensure daily verification of Agresso procurement tracker and provide an update to the Logistics Coordinator. Maintains an up-to-date electronic record of all correspondence related to purchasing orders, requisitions and Good Received Notes (GRN) and records. Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programmes in the country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies. Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses.Generic professional competencies:
Bachelor in Business Administration or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years working experience as a logistician in a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market-based programmes. Fluency in English, Pashto and Dari Languages.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Willing to travel to remote areas and to field offices, ability to work flexibly including weekends. Willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions.Behavioral competencies
Handling an insecure environment Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respectWe Offer
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis. NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance. One time Eid Bonus per year Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.