Supply Chain Assistant

Introduction.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent international non-governmental organization, working in 40+ countries throughout the world, and our primary mandate is to promote durable solutions for refugees and displaced populations. DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (EAGL) region provides urgent response at the onset of displacement and works with displacement-affected populations - both internally and across borders - to develop solutions to the challenges that they face. The DRC office in Nairobi is a Regional Office providing management support and strategic direction to DRC programs operating in East Africa & Great Lake region. The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Overall purpose of the role

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 Nairobi Regional Office. He / She will be expected to assist in procurement functions, especially low value procurements, receipts and dispatches of procured goods and ensuring that all logistics operations are managed and maintained in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

Assets & General Equipment (Inventory) Management

• Read & Understand the DRC OH – Assets
• Complete the assets management training module
• Update all DRC assets and general equipment registers in the FA Module by tracking, and tagging in line with DRC asset management policies working closely with the Regional IT Officer for IT assets and Facilities manager
• Be part of the analysis of asset status and make recommendation for timely repairs and replacement and disposal
• Implement reports from assets spot checks to ensure implementation and documentation is up to date and produce review reports on areas where improvement is needed.
• Carry out RO physical assets’ verification, cross reference and update in the asset register in dynamics
• Carry out a physical GPE verification update in an inventory list, clearly specifying location, custodian and the room location.
• Carry out a complete physical verification in the RO office for all DRC assets
• Ensure all assets are tagged and tag number used as the main reference on the assets register
• Identify and prepare a record for all assets and inventory separately that are due for disposal and produce a consolidated disposal list using DRC assets disposal template.
• Liaise and work closely with the IT Officer to ensure all IT assets are tagged and included in the assets list and/ or disposal list
• Liaise with the Regional Supply Chain Manager on the disposal process as necessary once items for disposal have been identified.

Procurement

• Assist with LVOs from time to time as requested by program staff
• Assist the Regional Supply Chain Officer in sending RFQS and preparing CTRs
• Raise payment requests and attaching complete set of procurement documents for payment processing
• Issuing tender documents to vendors on request after tender is announced
• Assist in updating suppliers list and price lists and regularly checking on price validity for updates
• Data entry on CTRS, scoring forms and sheets and other procurement forms as required.
• Liaising with vendors for any discrepancies and/or wrong specifications
• Follow up on all approved orders, to ensure that they are supplied in time and requestors informed.
• Liaising with vendors for invoices immediately after service is rendered for goods purchased.

Supplier Prequalification and Establishment of FWAs

• Assist in the preparation of prequalification of suppliers’ documentation, responding to supplier queries and printing the documents on request of suppliers.
• Ensure all bids received are properly handled and archived
• Assist in data entry for evaluation reports of suppliers and drafting of framework agreements
• Sourcing up to date price lists/completed RFQs from suppliers
• Ensure filing/archiving is as per SOP and is accurate, up to date, and in correct order so as to easily facilitate checks and audits.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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.

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 1 years of related experience
• Experience of similar services in reputable public organization/NGO
• Excellent computer skills and ERP knowledge a plus
• Fluent in communication and writing in English.
• Computer skills for reporting, and communication

Education

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Administration or related.
• CILT/ CIPS certification is an added advantage

Languages:

• English-professional Competency

What we offer

Contract:  5 months. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Employment band NM I

Availability:   Immediately

Duty station:  Regional Office - Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting Line:  Regional Supply Chain Manager.

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.

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 / view vacancies

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than August 4th,  2025