Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, dedicated to helping refugees and displaced persons. Established in 1956, DRC operates in multiple countries, providing assistance in areas such as protection, livelihoods, and emergency response. The organization employs thousands of staff globally, working in various regions to address the needs of vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement. DRC's mission is to ensure that displaced people can live a dignified life and have access to essential services, safety, and opportunities for a better future.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Coordinator plays a critical role in managing the procurement of goods and services, overseeing warehousing, transportation, and logistics support for the organization's programs. This position is based in Tunis, with the potential for 20% travel to field offices. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines across three countries of operation, contributing to the development of country strategies that translate into actionable plans. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of logistics and procurement processes, as well as the ability to provide technical guidance to country operations while managing day-to-day activities effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator include:
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess at least 3-5 years of practical experience in a similar role within international NGOs, UN agencies, or donor organizations. A strong understanding of procurement rules and regulations from major international donors is essential, along with excellent skills in MS Office applications. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to DRC's core competencies, including striving for excellence, collaboration, leadership, effective communication, and integrity.
Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Alternatively, certification in Humanitarian Logistics Supply Chain is desirable if the candidate does not possess an academic degree. Significant field experience in supply chain management within humanitarian contexts is also acceptable.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in logistics and supply chain management, particularly within international humanitarian organizations. Field experience is highly valued, as is a proven track record of working effectively in complex environments.
Languages:
Fluency in French and Arabic is mandatory, while full professional proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, but the primary languages for this position are French and Arabic.
Additional Notes:
The position offers an open-ended contract with a suggested start date of December 15, 202
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, dedicated to helping refugees and displaced persons. Established in 1956, DRC operates in multiple countries, providing assistance in areas such as protection, livelihoods, and emergency response. The organization employs thousands of staff globally, working in various regions to address the needs of vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement. DRC's mission is to ensure that displaced people can live a dignified life and have access to essential services, safety, and opportunities for a better future.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Coordinator plays a critical role in managing the procurement of goods and services, overseeing warehousing, transportation, and logistics support for the organization's programs. This position is based in Tunis, with the potential for 20% travel to field offices. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines across three countries of operation, contributing to the development of country strategies that translate into actionable plans. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of logistics and procurement processes, as well as the ability to provide technical guidance to country operations while managing day-to-day activities effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator include:
- Coordination: Contributing to daily operations with expertise in logistics and procurement, leading coordination with program staff to ensure logistics and procurement are integrated throughout the program cycle, ensuring adherence to DRC and donor policies, and proposing solutions to improve supply chain efficiency.
- Procurement: Ensuring rigorous adherence to procurement policies and procedures, managing the procurement of goods and services, establishing annual procurement plans, tracking orders and deliveries, overseeing contracts to protect DRC's interests, and optimizing logistics operations for cost-effectiveness.
- Logistics: Managing fleet operations, including rental and owned vehicles, overseeing transportation of goods and people, maintaining DRC assets, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring health and safety compliance at DRC premises.
- Partnerships: Assessing local partners' capacities in HR compliance and transparency, providing technical training to partners in relevant fields.
- Digitalization: Implementing DRC Dynamics for supply chain management, training staff on the system, monitoring data accuracy, producing reports, and managing digital spaces.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess at least 3-5 years of practical experience in a similar role within international NGOs, UN agencies, or donor organizations. A strong understanding of procurement rules and regulations from major international donors is essential, along with excellent skills in MS Office applications. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to DRC's core competencies, including striving for excellence, collaboration, leadership, effective communication, and integrity.
Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Alternatively, certification in Humanitarian Logistics Supply Chain is desirable if the candidate does not possess an academic degree. Significant field experience in supply chain management within humanitarian contexts is also acceptable.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in logistics and supply chain management, particularly within international humanitarian organizations. Field experience is highly valued, as is a proven track record of working effectively in complex environments.
Languages:
Fluency in French and Arabic is mandatory, while full professional proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, but the primary languages for this position are French and Arabic.
Additional Notes:
The position offers an open-ended contract with a suggested start date of December 15, 202
- The role is classified under the NMG1 band, and salary and conditions will align with the Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for national employees. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and an updated CV in English, with a maximum length of four pages. Applications sent via email will not be accepted, and the closing date for applications is November 1, 202
- For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, candidates are encouraged to visit the organization's website.
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