Supply Chain Officer (Logistics)

Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.        

Overall purpose of the role: 

Providing logistics support at Kasulu and Nyarugusu Refugee Camp. This includes fleet,warehouse, procurement, assets management, generators management and other supply chain duties.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for provision of Logistics support.
• Responsible for fleet management
• Responsible for inventory inventory management
• Responsible for provision of warehouse management support
• Recognizing all expired and obsolete/obsolescence to be disposed and doing the needful.
• Responsible for management of assets and equipment
• Ensuring vehicles, generators and tricycles are efficiently managed
• Preparing weekly movement plan and ensuring all movement are well planned and organized in a proper manner
• Ensuring safety and security protocals are well observed at all times
• Preparation of logistics and stock reports which should be shared on time as per DRC Supply Chain guidelines

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 3 years working with Refugees context
• Experience with ERP system. (DRC dynamics)
• High level of professionalism
• Experience in working with International organizations is an added advantage. Mainly UN agencies
• Experience in Supply Chain i.e Procurement, Fleet, warehouse and assets management
• Experience in working as a team
• Experience with meeting deadlines

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management is required

Languages:

• Fluent in English
• Kirundi is an added advantage.

Information

Employment category: Band H

Reporting to: Supply Chain Team Leader – (Logistics and Fleet)

Technical Line Manager:Supply Chain Manager

Direct report: N/A

Unit/department: Supply Chain

Location: Nyarugusu/Kasulu

 

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• Donors
• Vendors
• Danish Refugee Council staff
• Beneficiaries

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s 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.

Providing equal opportunities  We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the  United Republic of Tanzania)

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.